Pharmaceutical Business review

Epiphany starts Phase II trial of antiviral drug

The acute mononucleosis study at the University of Minnesota will mark the first of several planned studies of valomaciclovir against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) related diseases.

Fred Volinsky, CEO of Epiphany, said: “This initial study in acute mononucleosis will set the stage for broader indications involving EBV as an etiologic agent.”