Appia’s Story

Appia Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2014 and is a clinical stage drug development company focused on the development of drugs modulating gene transcription factors. Drugs are developed starting from a technology platform aimed at assessing acetylation of gene transcription factors

Appia is a Columbia University academic spin-out that employs a lean biotech model using certified contract organizations, academic collaborations and a team of expert consultants and financial officers.

A large portfolio of patents covers both composition of matter and indications ranging from cancer to neurodegeneration.

Our team is investigating a family of proprietary compounds that reverses abnormal epigenetic modifications found in certain cancer cells as well as cells undergoing neurodegenerative processes.

 

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