MEI Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company’s lead programs include pracinostat, an oral histone deacetylase inhibitor being studied in combination with azacitidine for acute myeloid leukemia, ME-401 (umbralisib), a next-generation PI3K-delta inhibitor targeting various B-cell malignancies, and CPI-1205, an EZH2 inhibitor under evaluation in both hematologic and solid tumor indications. MEI Pharma’s pipeline reflects a strategic emphasis on epigenetic and signal-transduction pathways that have the potential to address critical unmet needs in oncology.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, MEI Pharma operates in key clinical research geographies across North America and Europe, collaborating with academic institutions and contract research organizations to advance its clinical trials. The company leverages a combination of in-house discovery capabilities and external partnerships to optimize its development candidates, with a focus on robust study designs and expedited regulatory pathways where warranted. MEI Pharma’s approach aims to move promising compounds efficiently through early- to late-stage trials and ultimately into commercialization.
MEI Pharma was incorporated in the early 2000s and has since evolved into a specialized oncology developer with a seasoned management team. Vamsi N. Mootha, Ph.D., serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, leading a team of industry veterans with backgrounds spanning clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial strategy. With a commitment to addressing challenging cancers through targeted therapies, MEI Pharma continues to build on its scientific expertise as it progresses its pipeline toward potential regulatory approval and broader patient access.
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