Emergent Biosolutions Awarded $41.9 Million Research, Development Option for Ebola Treatment
Emergent Biosolutions (EBS) said Thursday it was awarded a $41.9 million research and development option by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to back the scale-up program of Ebola treatment Ebanga.
The existing 10-year contract has a base period of performance with two option periods for advanced development valued at about $121 million, the company said, adding option periods for procurement of Ebanga over five years are valued at up to $583 million.
Under the contract, Emergent has to complete activities to advance the development of Ebanga via post-licensure commitments, the company said.