Core Points - Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc has announced the promotion of Geoffrey Lynn, M.D., Ph.D. to Chief Scientific Officer, effective December 1, 2024, succeeding Nadège Pelletier, Ph.D. [1][2] - Dr. Pelletier has been instrumental in developing a robust preclinical pipeline targeting autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and will assist in the transition process [2] - Barinthus Bio has achieved functional cures with VTP-300 for chronic hepatitis B and has initiated a Phase 1 trial for VTP-1000, aimed at treating celiac disease [3] - Dr. Lynn brings over 15 years of experience in immunotherapeutic R&D and previously led Avidea Technologies, Inc. before its acquisition by Barinthus Bio [3] Company Overview - Barinthus Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel immunotherapeutic candidates to combat chronic infectious diseases and autoimmunity [4] - The company’s pipeline includes VTP-300, targeting chronic HBV infection, and VTP-1000, designed for celiac disease, along with VTP-850, aimed at recurrent prostate cancer [4] - Barinthus Bio's proprietary platform technologies and scientific expertise position it well for advancing treatments that improve patient outcomes in chronic diseases [4]
Barinthus Bio Promotes SNAP-TI Co-inventor, Geoffrey Lynn, M.D., Ph.D. to Chief Scientific Officer