Seres Therapeutics(US:MCRB) Globenewswire·2025-10-29 11:00Core Insights - Seres Therapeutics has received up to $3.6 million in non-dilutive funding from CARB-X to support the development of an oral liquid formulation of SER-155, aimed at improving access for medically vulnerable patients, particularly those in intensive care who cannot take oral capsules [1][3][5] - SER-155 is being developed for patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants (allo-HSCT) and has shown a 77% reduction in bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs) compared to placebo in a Phase 1b study [2][5] - The development of a liquid formulation is expected to broaden the impact of SER-155 in additional high-risk patient populations susceptible to BSIs and antimicrobial resistant infections [3][5] Funding and Support - CARB-X, a global non-profit partnership, is providing funding to accelerate the development of antibacterial products, specifically targeting drug-resistant bacteria [1][4] - The funding is supported by various federal and international health organizations, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the UK Department of Health and Social Care [3][4] Clinical Development - SER-155 has received Breakthrough Therapy designation and Fast Track designation from the FDA, indicating its potential to significantly reduce the risk of infections in allo-HSCT patients [5][6] - The company is finalizing the clinical protocol for a well-powered, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study following positive feedback from the FDA [2][5] Company Background - Seres Therapeutics is focused on improving outcomes for medically vulnerable populations through live biotherapeutics and has previously developed VOWST™, the first FDA-approved orally administered microbiome therapeutic [5][6] - The company aims to evaluate SER-155 in various patient populations, including those undergoing autologous-HSCT, cancer patients with neutropenia, and patients in intensive care [6]