ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmAthene, Inc. (NYSE Amex: [ PIP ]) announced today that data from its rPA anthrax vaccine and chemical nerve agent bioscavenger programs will be presented at the 2011 Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology (CBD S&T) Conference, being held in Las Vegas, NV, November 14-18, 2011.

"The CBD S&T annual conference is one of the leading biodefense industry meetings and it is an honor to present among the best, new, dynamic developments in basic and applied research within the chemical and biological defense landscape," commented Dr. Thomas Fuerst, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer. "We are pleased to offer attendees the opportunity to explore the advancements made in our rPA anthrax vaccine and bioscavenger programs."

A poster titled, "Stability Characterization of an rPA Anthrax Vaccine" will be presented byDr. Parveen Kaushal, Director of Analytical Sciences for PharmAthene, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m., P.S.T.

In addition, Dr. John Troyer, Vice President, Chemical Defense Product Development for PharmAthene, presented a poster titled, "A Single Dose Pharmacokinetic Comparison of Recombinant Butyrylcholinesterase (rBChE) Alone or in Combination with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (rHuPH20) in the Minipig Model," on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m., P.S.T.

About PharmAthene, Inc.

PharmAthene was formed to meet the critical needs of the United States and its allies by developing and commercializing medical countermeasures against biological and chemical weapons. PharmAthene's lead product development programs include:

SparVax™ - a second generation recombinant protective antigen (rPA) anthrax vaccine
Valortim® - a fully human monoclonal antibody for the prevention and treatment of anthrax infection
Recombinant BChE- a novel bioscavenger for the prevention and treatment of morbidity and mortality associated with exposure to chemical nerve agents

In addition, pursuant to an opinion issued September 22, 2011 from the Delaware Court of Chancery, PharmAthene is entitled to 50% of the net profits over 10 years from all sales of SIGA Technologies' ST-246, a novel smallpox antiviral agent being developed by SIGA for the treatment and prevention of morbidity and mortality associated with exposure to the causative agent of smallpox, and related products, once SIGA receives the first $40 million in net profits from sales of ST-246.

For more information about PharmAthene, please visit [ www.PharmAthene.com ].

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SOURCE PharmAthene, Inc.

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PharmAthene to Present at the 2011 Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology Conference

PharmAthene to Present at the 2011 Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology Conference