Antiviral drug company working on Covid-19 relocates to Rockville

“A New York City antiviral drug company that’s working on therapeutics for Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses is moving its headquarters to Rockville.

Autonomous Therapeutics Inc. CEO Dr. Ariel Weinberger said Thursday the company is making the move to be closer to agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) — as well as funders. The company signed a lease for 17,700 square feet at 1530 E. Jefferson St., just off Rockville Pike. Terms were not disclosed.”