Functional Genetics
Biotechnology ResearchMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
Functional Genetics, Inc. (FGI) is a development-stage biotechnology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on creating antiviral therapeutics for infectious diseases. Its products aim to address multiple co-morbid pathogens with a single drug, including respiratory viruses, hepatitis viruses, sexually transmitted infections, and select biothreat agents, with an emphasis on broad-spectrum activity and durability to reduce the likelihood of drug resistance. The company operates within the biotechnology research sector, developing both small-molecule and monoclonal antibody treatments intended to treat complex infectious disease targets. Initially founded to pursue a genome-wide discovery technology, FGI has pursued targets across oncology, infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and improved biologics production, often in collaboration with partners. The organization is positioned as a development-stage player advancing its first IND and planning subsequent filings, reflecting its focus on translating novel targets into therapeutic candidates while exploring multiple disease areas from its Gaithersburg base.