Oragenics, Inc., founded in 1996 by Dr. Jeffrey Hillman and Dr. Robert Zahradnik, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The company focuses on developing novel antibiotics targeting infectious diseases resistant to conventional treatments and advancing therapies for oral mucositis, a common condition among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Oragenics has established exclusive collaborations with Intrexon Corporation Inc., leveraging their proprietary synthetic biology technologies to expedite the development of groundbreaking biotherapeutics for oral health issues.
The company's strategic partnerships enable access to advanced transgene and cell engineering platforms, facilitating research on lantibiotics—novel antibiotic compounds known for their effectiveness in fighting resistant infections. Oragenics is advancing its lead program AG013 through clinical trials, which have demonstrated safety, efficacy, and potential regulatory designations such as Orphan Drug status within the European Union.
Oragenics' leadership team includes Dr. Robert C. Koski, serving as Senior Vice President of Discovery Research with a background from notable institutions like University of Florida and Université Laval College of Medicine in Canada, as well as Mr. Daniel Sullivan who holds key financial roles and has substantial industry experience including positions at First Advantage Corporation.
The company's current director roster features experts such as Dr. Jeffrey Hillman, contributing significant scientific prowess to Oragenics' pioneering projects. Additionally, the company announced a recent financing achievement with an $1.8 million registered direct offering aimed at further amplifying its research and product development capacities. Oragenics is committed to becoming a global leader in novel antibiotics while enhancing oral health through proprietary over-the-counter probiotics tailored for humans and pets.
KEY FACTS ABOUT ORAGENICS, INC.
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US Businesses
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Companies in Florida
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Sarasota County Companies
- Company name
- ORAGENICS, INC.
- Status
- Active
- Filed Number
- P96000091949
- FEI Number
- 593410522
- Date of Incorporation
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November 6, 1996
Age - 29 years
- Home State
- FL
- Company Type
- Domestic for Profit
CONTACTS
- Website
- http://oragenics.com
- Phones
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(813) 286-7900
(813) 286-7904
(646) 536-7009
(212) 509-4000
(727) 752-1400
(813) 229-7600
ORAGENICS, INC. NEAR ME
- Principal Address
- 1990 Main St,
Sarasota,
FL,
34236,
US
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