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sizzleweed

06/01/14 1:08 AM

#134587 RE: rotzak #134583

Huge news imminent imo. Very few are selling. Lots of shares in few hands. Brace for it

Dr Suhy has a long-term interest in development of shRNA based therapeutics to treat human diseases. He is in the unique position of seeing of directing the research of a RNAi-based therapeutic from its earliest inception until it reaches clinical trials. Development of a shRNA therapeutic against the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) was initiated at Avocel in 2003. Financial constraints caused the company to shutter research operations in 2006.Upon raising venture capital, Tacere Therapeutics acquired the rights to the HCV family of drugs and brought back Dr. Suhy to head the program. Partnered with Pfizer shortly thereafter, this drug is their first foray into gene therapy-based approaches and is the first shRNA program partnered with a large pharma. Given Pfizer’s lack of experience in both areas, Dr. Suhy has played a pivotal role in its development as Tacere has continued to lead the research efforts for advancement of this product into the clinic and has stood side-by-side with Pfizer through all of the regulatory agency meetings.