Hartford Business Journal - July 10, 2017
Herpes is more common than you might think. The virus' various forms affect most people, though they are often unaware. Herpes can remain dormant in healthy people but sometimes lead to serious or fatal conditions in infants or those with weak immune systems.
While there are no cures for the various forms of herpes, antiviral drugs do exist to curb its effects, but there is a constant search for new remedies.
Among the researchers searching for answers is UConn Health biologist Sandra Weller, who chairs UConn's molecular biology and biophysics department.
"It's about starting to put together a package of data that would make a compelling case to investors looking for an early stage opportunity." - Dennis Wright, a professor of medicinal chemistry and co-founder of PITCH