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Virpax Looking to Use MET to Develop Intranasal COVID Vaccine
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, is looking to use Molecular Envelope Technology (MET) or a similar technology to deliver a mRNA COVID vaccine. Virpax currently uses its MET for Envelta (NES100) and NobrXiol (VRP324).
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 7, 2025
Virpax’s NES100 to be Presented at The Society of Toxicology by NCATS
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, is pleased to announce its NES100 dose range finding toxicity study will be presented at The Society of Toxicology (SOT) 64th annual meeting and Tox Expo taking place March 16-20th in Orlando, FL. This is a premier gathering of scientists and professionals in the field of toxicology to advance science in this area.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 5, 2025
Virpax Reports Positive Results in Human Study for its Molecular Envelope Technology
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, would like to congratulate Nanomerics on completing a human study using the Molecular Envelope Technology (MET) and showing no moderate to severe adverse events. Virpax uses MET in its Envelta (NES100) and NobrXiol.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2025
Virpax Confirms Positive Results with US Army with Probudur™ for Combat Care Study
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced the completion of the full study that followed the initial Probudur™ pilot study performed by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) under an existing Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 13, 2025
Virpax's Matthew Barnes to Present at Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Conference
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, is pleased to announce its senior director of portfolio management, Matthew Barnes, will be presenting at Outsourcing in Clinical Trial Conference.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2025
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Closing of $6.0 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused in novel and proprietary drug delivery systems across various pain indications, announced today the closing of its public offering of $6.0 million of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, and pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a public offering price of $0.20 per share (minus $0.00001 per pre-funded warrant). The Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering to fund its ongoing development activities for commencing clinical trial for its product candidate Probudur, marketing and advertising services to communicate information about the Company to the financial community, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2025
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Pricing of $6 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused in novel and proprietary drug delivery systems across various pain indications, announced today the pricing of its public offering of $0.20 of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.00001 per share, and/or pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a public offering price of $0.19999 per share (minus $0.00001 per pre-funded warrant). The Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering to fund our ongoing development activities for commencing clinical trial for our product candidate Probudur, marketing and advertising services to communicate information about the Company to the financial community, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 28, 2025
Virpax Announces Positive Results for the Swine Model Dose Range Finding Study for Probudur™
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced results from a minipig Dose Range Finding (“DRF”) study for Probudur. Probudur is the company’s long-acting liposomal bupivacaine formulation injected at a wound site to provide both immediate and extended pain relief.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 22, 2024
Virpax Announces Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Developmental Extension for NES100 Towards IND for Acute and Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Alternative
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a company specializing in developing pharmaceutical products for pain management, announced that it has been granted an extension of its cooperative research and development agreement with the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), an institute/center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This collaboration is for the continued development of Virpax’s product candidate, NES100, an intranasal peptide, for the management of acute and chronic non-cancer pain.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 21, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Closing of $5.0 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused in novel and proprietary drug delivery systems across various pain indications, announced today the closing of its public offering of $5.0 million of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, and pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a public offering price of $0.50 per share (minus $0.00001 per pre-funded warrant). The Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering to fund the Company’s ongoing activities, in connection with its planned investigational new drug (IND) filing for its proprietary patented injectable “local anesthetic” liposomal technology for post operative pain management (Probudur™), to pay IR Agency LLC for marketing and advertising services, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Pricing of $5.0 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) (“Virpax” or the “Company”), a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused in novel and proprietary drug delivery systems across various pain indications, announced today the pricing of its public offering of $5.0 million of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.00001 per share, and/or pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a public offering price of $0.50 per share (minus $0.00001 per pre-funded warrant). The Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering to fund the Company’s ongoing activities, in connection with its planned investigational new drug (IND) filing for its proprietary patented injectable “local anesthetic” liposomal technology for post operative pain management (ProbudurTM), as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 13, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Secures $2.5 Million Loan Financing and an Agreement with an Institutional Investor to Negotiate Additional Funding
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced that it has closed a $2.5 million secured loan financing from an institutional investor which enabled the final payment of its litigation settlement. As part of this financing, the Company’s Board of Directors has been reorganized, and has been reduced to seven members from eight. Four new board members have been selected by the institutional investor and appointed to the Board, and five Board members have resigned.
Virpax Announces Pricing of $2.25 Million Public Offering
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, announced today the pricing of a public offering of 1,666,667 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof), Series A-1 common warrants to purchase up to 1,666,667 shares of common stock, and Series A-2 common warrants to purchase up to 1,666,667 shares of common stock, at a combined public offering price of $1.35 per share and associated Series A-1 common warrant to purchase one share of common stock and Series A-2 common warrant to purchase one share of common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.25 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Series A-1 warrants will have an exercise price of $1.35 per share, will be exercisable immediately, and will expire five years from the initial issuance date. The Series A-2 warrants will have an exercise price of $1.35 per share, will be exercisable immediately, and will expire eighteen months from the initial issuance date.
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2024 First Quarter Results and Recent Developments
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and other recent developments.
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2023 Year-End Results
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced its financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 26, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Reverse Stock Split to Regain Compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split (“reverse split”) of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), that will become effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2024. The Company’s Common Stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “VRPX” and will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the Nasdaq opens on March 1, 2024 (“Effective Time”). The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock following the reverse split will be 928251206.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed Settlement of Litigation with Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. and Scilex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced that it has entered into a term sheet to settle the litigation with the Company and Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (Sorrento) and Scilex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Scilex and Sorento, collectively, the “Plaintiffs”). The term sheet sets forth the principal terms of a mutual release and settlement agreement to be entered into by the Company and the Plaintiffs. However, if the parties fail to do so by or before March 1, 2024, the term sheet will become binding.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Preliminary Results of ProbudurTM Pilot Study with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced the initial results from the pilot study for Probudur™ performed by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) under an existing Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). The USAISR is the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier research organization for developing solutions for trauma and critical care challenges in combat casualties.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 7, 2024
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Results of Special Shareholders Meeting
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barriers, today announced the results of the Special Meeting of Shareholders held on December 28, 2023.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 29, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Leadership Transition
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced that due to ongoing litigation it has accepted the resignation of Anthony P. Mack as CEO and Chairman effective immediately. The Board has appointed Gerald Bruce as CEO and Dr. Eric Floyd as Chairman.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 17, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2023 Third Quarter Results and Recent Developments
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Extension of CRADA with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced that the cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) to evaluate Virpax’s Probudur™, an injectable long-acting liposomal bupivacaine formulation that is injected at the wound site, has been extended to September of 2024. The USASIR is the U.S. Department of Defense’s primary laboratory for developing solutions for trauma and critical care challenges in combat casualties.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 12, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Results of Probudur™ Dose Escalation Studies
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral barrier indications, today announced results for two pre-clinical Probudur™ dose escalation studies.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals to Present at the LD Micro Main Event XVI
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it will be presenting at the 16th annual Main Event on Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:00 PM PT at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. Anthony P. Mack, Chairman and CEO will be giving the presentation.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2023
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals to Present at H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it will be presenting virtually at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright event from Monday, September 11th through Wednesday, September 13th starting at 7:00 a.m. ET. Anthony P. Mack, Chairman & CEO of Virpax, will be giving the presentation. Management will also be hosting in-person and virtual one-on-one meetings during the conference.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Files Provisional Patent Application for NSAID Formulation and Method
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it has filed a new provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (‘USPTO’) entitled “NSAID Formulation and Method” related to its Epoladerm™ product candidate.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell on July 24, 2023
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it will ring the Nasdaq closing bell on Monday, July 24, 2023.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 24, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Enters into CRADA with the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that it has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Translational Research which conducts and funds research on brain and nervous system disorders. Virpax will be partnering with the Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program (ETSP) whose mission is to identify novel agents to address unmet medical needs in epilepsy, including the identification of next generation products focused on addressing drug resistant epilepsy, disease prevention and modification. Under the CRADA, NINDS ETSP will evaluate Virpax’s NobrXiol™ product candidate that is being developed for the management of rare pediatric epilepsy. NobrXiol utilizes a unique intranasal Molecular Envelope Technology (MET) delivery platform for pharmaceutical-grade cannabidiol (CBD).
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 21, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Healthcare Virtual Conference Presented by Maxim Group LLC and Hosted by M-Vest on Tuesday, June 20th to Thursday, June 22nd at 9:00 A.M. ET
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications announced today that Company CEO Anthony P. Mack has been invited to present at the Healthcare Virtual Conference Part II, presented by Maxim Group LLC and hosted by M-Vest, on Tuesday, June 20th to Thursday, June 22nd at 9:00 A.M. ET
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals To Present at Upcoming CB Tech Watch Seminar
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it has been invited to present its Molecular Envelope Technology (MET), as well as its AnQlarTM product candidate for viral inhibition that utilizes MET, at the June 8, 2023, virtual CB Tech Watch Seminar. Mr. Anthony P. Mack, Chairman and CEO of Virpax, and Dr. Sheila A. Mathias, Chief Scientific Officer of Virpax will present on the Company’s behalf.
Virpax Pharmaceuticals to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference May 10-11, 2023
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that Mr. Anthony P. Mack, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti May Virtual Investor Conference, taking place on May 10-11, 2023.
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Engages Dr. Pardeep Gupta to Assist in Development of Company’s Lead Asset, Probudur™
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that it has engaged Dr. Pardeep Gupta, a leading expert in liposomal drug delivery and nanotechnology, to support the development of Probudur, Virpax’s proprietary patented long-acting injectable liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative pain management. Dr. Gupta’s involvement is expected to include advising on chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC), technology transfer and buildout required for commercialization of Probudur.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 27, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2022 Year-End Results
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced its financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 22, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Engages New England Investors to Direct Licensing Strategy for Envelta™ in China
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, and central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that the Company has engaged New England Investors, LLC to serve as the out-licensing advisor for Envelta in the People’s Republic of China. Envelta is Virpax’s non-opioid pain product candidate for acute and chronic pain including non-cancer pain.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals to Utilize Dr. Neil K. Singla to Assist in Development of Probudur™
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, and central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it will utilize leading pain expert, Dr. Neil K. Singla, to assist in the design and support of the clinical development strategy for Probudur.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Engages Destum Partners to Direct Strategic Global Partnering Efforts
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that the Company has engaged Destum Partners, Inc. to serve as the exclusive advisor for the Company's partnering and licensing efforts in strategic global markets. This initial engagement will encompass the Company’s two over-the-counter (OTC) product candidates, Epoladerm™, indicated for osteoarthritis pain, and AnQlar™, an intranasal mucosal viral barrier. Additionally, Destum Partners will work with Virpax on identifying a partner in the animal health market for its Rx product candidate, Probudur™, a long-acting local anesthetic indicated for postoperative pain management.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Engages Dr. Kenneth W. Sommerville and Dr. Lawrence Fried to Assist in Development of NobrXiol™ (formerly VRP324)
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it has engaged two leading physicians experienced in childhood epilepsy, Dr. Kenneth W. Sommerville and Dr. Lawrence Fried, to support the overall development plan for NobrXiol. Their involvement with this program is expected to include advising on trial design, regulatory pathway development and patient recruitment. Additionally, it is anticipated that they will support Virpax with patient advocacy groups and grant applications.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 4, 2023
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports on FDA Pre-IND Response for NobrXiol™ (formerly VRP324)
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that it has received pre-Investigational New Drug (PIND) application guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NobrXiol™, the Company’s product candidate for the delivery of cannabidiol in the management of epilepsy in children and adults. NobrXiol utilizes the Nanomerics Molecular Envelope Technology (MET) as its delivery system to cross the blood brain barrier, propelling the cannabidiol nanoparticles through the nose to the brain via the olfactory nerve.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 14, 2022
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Virpax" or the "Company") (NASDAQVRPX) a company specializing in developing non-addictive product candidates for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Gudin, Chief Medical Officer of Virpax Pharmaceuticals, to Present Poster at World Congress of World Institute of Pain
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced that Jeffrey Gudin, MD, will present a poster at the World Congress of World Institute of Pain entitled, “Enkephalin as a Novel Analgesic: Efficiency and Safety in Pre-Clinical Models.”
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 24, 2022
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2022 Second Quarter Results and Recent Developments
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive product candidates for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 15, 2022
Virpax Pharmaceuticals to Present at H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that it will be presenting virtually at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright event from Tuesday, May 24th starting at 7:00 a.m. ET through Friday, May 27th. Anthony P. Mack, Chairman & CEO of Virpax, will be giving the presentation. Management will also be hosting virtual one-on-one meetings on Wednesday, May 25th through Friday, May 27th.
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Enters Into CRADA With The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that it has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) to evaluate Virpax’s Probudur™, an injectable long-acting liposomal bupivacaine in a hydrogel formulation that is injected at the wound site. Probudur is being developed to significantly reduce or eliminate the need for opioids after surgery in approved indications. Probudur is a local anesthetic that binds to the sodium channel, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. In pre-clinical trials, Probudur has shown long duration pain control for at least 96 hours. The USAISR is the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) primary laboratory for developing solutions for trauma and critical care challenges in combat casualties.
Virpax Successfully Completes Initial Preclinical Studies for VRP324
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, reported preclinical pharmacokinetics (PK) results for VRP324 (MET-CBD), a nose-to-brain delivery platform for CBD for the management of seizures in children and adults. In this preclinical PK study, VRP324 was able to deliver cannabidiol (CBD) to the brain after nasal administration in a rodent model. Nasal delivery of VRP324 provided high concentrations of CBD in the brain and the preclinical studies confirm that there were higher levels of CBD in the brain versus the plasma.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 26, 2022
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2021 Year-End Results
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), today announced its financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 31, 2022
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Expands AnQlar™ Development and Commercialization Rights Through Worldwide Licensing Agreement
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive product candidates for pain management as well as PTSD, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, expanded its exclusive license agreement for AnQlar™ with Nanomerics Ltd., providing Virpax with the worldwide rights for development and commercialization.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 15, 2022
News Outlets Highlight Virpax Pharmaceuticals and Its Potential Solutions for the Opioid Crisis and COVID-19
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive product candidates for pain management, as well as PTSD, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, has been featured in several news outlets discussing potential solutions for two pressing issues: the opioid epidemic and the COVID pandemic.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2022
Virpax Reports Favorable Preclinical Safety Data for Envelta™  for the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive product candidates for pain management, as well as PTSD, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, reported promising results from preclinical dose range finding studies for Envelta (NES100), Virpax’s endogenous enkephalin intranasal spray for acute and chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer. These findings complement previous positive preclinical toxicology results and support the Company’s continuing development of this potential non-addictive treatment for acute and chronic pain.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 10, 2022
Virpax® Successfully Completes Preclinical Dermal Safety Studies for Epoladerm™
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders, and anti-viral indications, reported positive results of four preclinical dermal safety studies for Epoladerm™ (diclofenac epolamine). Epoladerm is an investigational product candidate for the management of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. From these recently concluded animal studies, researchers concluded that once daily dermal administration of Epoladerm for 28 days was well-tolerated with no serious adverse findings.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2022
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Recaps Milestones and Highlights Product Portfolio
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Virpax" or the "Company") (NASDAQVRPX) achieved significant milestones relating to its pipeline of product candidates as of the end of 2021, which are summarized below.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 28, 2021
Virpax Announces Clinical Trial Site in Canada for First in Human Study of Epoladerm™ for Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, signed a clinical trial agreement with Altasciences Company, Inc., a leading clinical trial services company, for a First in Human study investigating Epoladerm™ for pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study will take place in Canada with a CTA filing and enrollment of the first patient anticipated by Q2 of 2022.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 20, 2021
Virpax Reports Successful Results of Toxicology and Pharmacokinetic Study for Epoladerm™
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, reported positive results following the completion of a toxicology and pharmacokinetic study designed to support clinical trials with Epoladerm™, one of its lead investigational product candidates for the management of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 8, 2021
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2021 Third Quarter Results and Recent Developments
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2021
Virpax Advances Envelta™ Development with NCATS Under CRADA Agreement
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded research and development contracts to support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) production of drug substance and drug product. as well as to support Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) toxicology, safety studies and preclinical efficacy studies. The NIH has contracted with a clinical research organization to conduct additional pre-clinical efficacy studies and procured a device to be used with the manufactured GMP drug product for preclinical and clinical studies. The NIH has also engaged a firm to manufacture Leu-enkephalin (L-ENK), the active ingredient in Envelta and a firm to manufacture the Molecular Envelope Technology (MET) that is used to carry the L-ENK to the brain to promptly suppress pain.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 10, 2021
Virpax to Present at the NobleCon Online Pain Management Investor Forum on Channelchek.com on October 7, 2021
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, today announced that Chairman and CEO Anthony P. Mack will present an overview of Virpax and take part in a fireside chat moderated by Noble Capital Markets senior equity research analyst, Gregory Aurand at the Pain Management Virtual Investor Forum on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 1, 2021
Virpax to Develop Intranasal Cannabidiol Product for the Management of Epilepsy in Adults and Children
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, has acquired the exclusive worldwide rights from Nanomerics Ltd. (“Nanomerics”) to use Nanomeric’s molecular envelope platform technology (MET) for the nasal delivery of a cannabidiol (CBD) for the management of epilepsy in adults and children.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2021
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2021 Second Quarter Results and Recent Developments
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and other recent developments.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2021
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports 2021 First Quarter Results and Recent Developments
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, and other recent developments.
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Engages Torreya Capital to Advise on Global Partnering Efforts
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQVRPX), today announced that the Company has engaged Torreya Capital, LLC (Torreya) to serve as the exclusive financial advisor for the Company's partnering and licensing efforts in strategic global markets.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2021
Virpax’s MMS019 Reduced Nasal and Brain Viral Load in Animal Study
Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Virpax" or the "Company") (NASDAQVRPX), a company specializing in developing pharmaceutical product candidates for pain management, today announced the results of an animal study model for MMS019, its anti-viral product candidate for respiratory viruses. MMS019 is high-density molecular masking spray the Company is developing as an anti-viral barrier. The Company intends for this formulation to be delivered using a preassembled device and cartridge to propel the High-Density Molecular Spray formulation into the nose.
By Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 19, 2021