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Escient Pharmaceuticals

www.escientpharma.com

 
Based in San Diego, we are led by an experienced team of entrepreneurs with deep roots in this region`s life sciences ecosystem and specific expertise in GPCR drug discovery and development. Escient Pharmaceuticals is supported by top-tier life-sciences investors with a proven track record for identifying and supporting successful, next-generation medicines companies.
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

Escient Pharmaceuticals raised $77.5M on 09/14/2020

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