In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Sam Lee, PhD, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Cocrystal Pharma, a company developing novel antiviral therapeutics against COVID-19 and other coronaviruses, influenza viruses and noroviruses.
Cocrystal Pharma leverages a unique structure-based drug discovery platform, complemented by Nobel Prize-winning expertise, to develop leading-edge antiviral drugs that are both first-in-class and best-in-class. Their antivirals specifically target the viral replication process and are designed for safety, broad-spectrum effectiveness, resistance management and ease of administration.
Dr. Lee brings over 25 years of experience in anti-infective drug discovery research to his role. Before joining Cocrystal, he spent eight years overseeing anti-infective drug discovery initiatives at Icos Corporation. During his tenure at Icos, Dr. Lee integrated protein crystallography and structural screening technologies into the company’s research programs and was instrumental in the development of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) delta inhibitors, leading to an FDA-approved product. Dr. Lee earned his PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame and completed his postdoctoral training in viral biochemistry at Stanford University. While at Stanford, he also established Viral Assays in Cupertino, CA, where he served as CEO.
Tune in to the episode to learn about Cocrystal Pharma’s structure-based drug discovery approach to developing next-gen antiviral treatments.
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