Forging Ahead with a New Class of Antibiotics

Novel solutions in antibiotic drug discovery showcased by Forge Therapeutics, CARB-X and ContraFect at North American Superbugs Summit this Fall

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SMi Group are delighted to announce that Zachary Zimmerman, CEO of Forge Therapeutics, has been added onto the agenda for Superbugs USA when it returns to Iselin, New Jersey this fall.

Forge Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel medicines by combining bio-inorganic with medicinal chemistry to target metalloproteins.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Zimmerman is a trained cellular biologist with expertise in drug discovery and development. Highlights from his talk will include innovative insight into effective metalloenzyme inhibitors and discussions surrounding small molecules that inhibit LpxC with broad spectrum against drug resistant bacteria.

Zachery Zimmerman will also discuss funding to advance preclinical development and present proven insight into the IV and oral efficacy in animal infection models.

SMi has been providing a platform for the AMR community to network and consolidate the latest developments in antimicrobial resistance for almost 20 years. The next annual USA summit will continue provide a comprehensive overview of current issues and ongoing considerations to both new and established stakeholders from a notable line-up featuring:

CARB-X, Pfizer, DemovaMed, Visterra, Centauri Therapeutics, MedImmune, Soligenix, ContraFect, Achaogen, Macrolide Pharmaceuticals and more.

Further information including a detailed agenda is available at www.superbugs-usa.com

Superbugs & Superdrugs USA will take place on 13th & 14th November at the Renaissance Woodbrigde Hotel in Iselin, New Jersey. Sponsored by Merck and Soligenix.

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