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Libra Therapeutics

www.libratherapeutics.com

 
Libra Therapeutics is focused on developing novel disease-modifying therapeutics that can restore the cellular balance disrupted in neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Number of Employees: 0-25
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

Libra Therapeutics raised $29M on 09/23/2020

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