Gedea Champions Both Women’s Health And The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

Exclusive Interview With CEO Annette Säfholm

Gedea Biotech is developing an antibiotic-free drug which could significantly improve the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. In Vivo spoke with CEO Annette Säfholm, a 2021 Rising Leader. 

Over-Prescription of Antibiotics Is Still A Major Issue • Source: Alamy

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Treatments for bacterial vaginosis have two main drawbacks: they are based on antibiotics, and they are largely ineffective at preventing...

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