Viracta Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Viracta Therapeutics is a small to mid-sized biotechnology company based in Cardiff by the Sea, California, that specializes in precision oncology aimed at treating and preventing cancers driven by viral infections. Its work centers on developing therapies for virus-associated malignancies with a global patient impact. Clinical activity has included a phase 1b/2 study of a nanatinostat and valganciclovir combination in Epstein-Barr virus–positive lymphoid cancers, with results published in Blood Advances in 2023. In 2024, the company appointed Michael Faerm as Chief Financial Officer, reflecting ongoing governance and leadership development. Viracta operates in the biotechnology research industry, pursuing targeted approaches within the broader field of oncology to address virus-linked cancers.