Cover
Cover - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Mar. 08, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity File Number | 001-37348 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001595097 | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-4348039 | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 500 River Ridge Drive | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Norwood | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | MA | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02062 | ||
City Area Code | 617 | ||
Local Phone Number | 963-0100 | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | ||
Trading Symbol | CRBP | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | true | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] | false | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 34,571,068 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 10,493,108 | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | false | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | None. | ||
Auditor Firm ID | 274 | ||
Auditor Location | Iselin, New Jersey | ||
Auditor Name | EISNERAMPER LLP |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 13,723,681 | $ 17,002,715 |
Investments | 7,182,325 | 42,194,296 |
Restricted cash | 192,475 | 192,475 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,447,549 | 791,616 |
Total current assets | 23,546,030 | 60,181,102 |
Restricted cash | 477,425 | 477,425 |
Property and equipment, net | 973,214 | 1,613,815 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 3,062,920 | 3,884,252 |
Other assets | 212,804 | 155,346 |
Total assets | 28,272,393 | 66,311,940 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Notes payable | 300,664 | 353,323 |
Accounts payable | 3,178,516 | 2,173,963 |
Accrued expenses | 11,030,506 | 5,999,252 |
Derivative liability | 39,450 | 36,868 |
Operating lease liabilities, current | 1,436,723 | 1,280,863 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 15,908,214 | 2,795,669 |
Total current liabilities | 31,894,073 | 12,639,938 |
Long-term debt, net of debt discount | 0 | 15,984,426 |
Other long-term liabilities | 44,411 | 22,205 |
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 3,238,631 | 4,675,354 |
Total liabilities | 35,177,115 | 33,321,923 |
Stockholders' equity | ||
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. See Note 12 | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 4,423,683 and 4,171,297 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | 442 | 417 |
Additional paid-in capital | 429,780,375 | 425,196,359 |
Accumulated deficit | (436,683,983) | (392,080,667) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,556) | (126,092) |
Total stockholders’ equity | (6,904,722) | 32,990,017 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 28,272,393 | $ 66,311,940 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Preferred stock authorised | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred share, issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 4,423,683 | 4,171,297 |
Common Shares | 4,423,683 | 4,171,297 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Operating expenses: | ||
Research and development | $ 31,167,660 | $ 16,136,826 |
General and administrative | 13,909,641 | 18,698,619 |
Litigation settlement | 0 | 5,000,000 |
Total operating expenses | 45,077,301 | 39,835,445 |
Operating loss | (45,077,301) | (39,835,445) |
Other income (expense), net: | ||
Other income (expense), net | 3,389,440 | (48,773) |
Interest income (expense), net | (2,923,974) | (2,132,091) |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | (2,582) | 96,842 |
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), net | 11,101 | (427,436) |
Other income (expense), net | 473,985 | (2,511,458) |
Net loss | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Net loss per share, basic | $ (10.31) | $ (10.15) |
Net loss per share, diluted | $ (10.31) | $ (10.15) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic | 4,327,568 | 4,170,675 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted | 4,327,568 | 4,170,675 |
Comprehensive loss: | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities | 124,536 | (63,647) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 124,536 | (63,647) |
Total comprehensive loss | $ (44,478,780) | $ (42,410,550) |
Consolidated Statement of Stock
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) | Total | Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Accumulated Deficit [Member] | AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] |
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 69,108,027 | $ 416 | $ 418,903,820 | $ (349,733,764) | $ (62,445) | |
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021 | 4,169,631 | |||||
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs | 1 | $ 1 | ||||
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs, shares | 1,666 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 5,719,637 | 5,719,637 | ||||
Issuance of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock, shares | 1,002,247 | |||||
Issuance of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ 100 | (100) | ||||
Redemption of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock | (100) | $ (100) | ||||
Redemption of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock, shares | (1,002,247) | |||||
Change in fair value of debt conversion feature | 573,002 | 573,002 | ||||
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities | (63,647) | (63,647) | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | (42,346,903) | (42,346,903) | ||||
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022 | 32,990,017 | $ 417 | 425,196,359 | (392,080,667) | (126,092) | |
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 4,171,297 | |||||
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs | 109,142 | $ 1 | 109,141 | |||
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs, shares | 14,106 | |||||
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of K2 Loan and Security Agreement, Shares | 194,444 | |||||
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of K2 Loan and Security Agreement, Value | 875,000 | $ 19 | 874,981 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,470,154 | 3,470,154 | ||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | $ 129,745 | $ 5 | 129,740 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 43,836 | 43,836 | ||||
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities | $ 124,536 | 124,536 | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | (44,603,316) | (44,603,316) | ||||
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2023 | $ (6,904,722) | $ 442 | $ 429,780,375 | $ (436,683,983) | $ (1,556) | |
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 | 4,423,683 |
Consolidated Statement of Sto_2
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||
Issuance costs incurred | $ 5,218 | $ 0 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,470,154 | 5,719,637 |
Depreciation and amortization | 640,601 | 762,995 |
Net amortization on (discount) premium of investments | (506,166) | 124,875 |
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transaction | (23,730) | 648,520 |
Amortization of debt discount | 824,381 | 742,478 |
Realized loss on investments | 713 | 178,222 |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 2,582 | (96,842) |
Loss on sale of property and equipment | 0 | 21,235 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,470,445) | 1,573,394 |
Increase in other assets | (57,458) | (108,961) |
Decrease in operating lease right-of-use asset | 821,331 | 724,858 |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 1,028,283 | (256,835) |
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses | 5,031,254 | (4,094,160) |
Increase in other long-term liabilities | 22,206 | 0 |
Decrease in operating lease liabilities | (1,280,863) | (1,136,948) |
Net cash used in operating activities | (36,100,473) | (37,544,435) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Purchases of investments | (33,884,689) | (86,341,894) |
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments | 69,526,650 | 116,421,376 |
Purchases of property and equipment | 0 | (13,449) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 0 | 8,100 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 35,641,961 | 30,074,133 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable | 373,320 | 452,250 |
Repayment of short-term borrowings | (425,980) | (866,865) |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowings | 1,381,729 | |
Repayment of long-term borrowings | (2,821,262) | (1,500,729) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 244,302 | |
Issuance costs paid for common stock financings | (190,902) | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | (2,820,522) | (533,615) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (3,279,034) | (8,003,917) |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period | 17,672,615 | 25,676,532 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period | 14,393,581 | 17,672,615 |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non cash transactions: | ||
Cash paid during the period for interest | 2,607,474 | 1,969,583 |
Issuance of common stock for conversion of convertible debt | 875,000 | 0 |
Write-off of fully depreciated property and equipment | $ 178,492 | $ 0 |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
NATURE OF OPERATIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS | 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS Business Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Corbus") is a precision oncology company with a diversified portfolio and is committed to helping people defeat serious illness by bringing innovative scientific approaches to well-understood biological pathways. Corbus’ pipeline is comprised of two experimental drugs targeting solid tumors: CRB-701, a next-generation ADC that targets the expression of Nectin-4 on cancer cells to release a cytotoxic payload and CRB-601, an anti-integrin monoclonal antibody that blocks the activation of TGFβ expressed on cancer cells. The pipeline also includes CRB-913, a highly peripherally restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonist for the treatment of obesity. Since its inception, the Company has devoted substantially all of its efforts to business planning, research and development, recruiting management and technical staff, acquiring operating assets and raising capital. The Company’s business is subject to significant risks and uncertainties and the Company will be dependent on raising substantial additional capital before it becomes profitable, and it may never achieve profitability. |
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
LIQUIDITY | 2. LIQUIDITY The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred recurring losses since inception and as of December 31, 2023, had an accumulated deficit of approximately $ 436,684 ,000 . The Company anticipates operating losses to continue for the foreseeable future due to, among other things, costs related to research funding, development of its product candidates and its pre-clinical and clinical programs, strategic alliances, and the development of its administrative organization. The Company expects the cash, cash equivalents, and investments of approximately $ 20,906,000 at December 31, 2023 together with net proceeds raised from the sale of its common stock under the Open Market Sales Agreement and the January 2024 Public Offering of approximately $ 109,000,000 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company will be sufficient to meet its operating and capital requirements at least 12 months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. The source, timing and availability of any future financing will depend principally upon market conditions, and, more specifically, on the progress of the Company’s clinical development programs. Funding may not be available when needed, at all, or on terms acceptable to the Company. Lack of necessary funds may require the Company to, among other things, delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of the Company’s planned clinical or pre-clinical trials. On May 31, 2023, the Company entered into the Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies, as sales agent, pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell, from time to time, through Jefferies, shares of its common stock, and pursuant to which Jefferies may sell its common stock by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at-the-market offering” as defined by Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company will pay Jefferies a commission of 3.0 % of the aggregate gross proceeds from each sale of common stock and have agreed to provide Jefferies with customary indemnification and contribution rights. The Company has also agreed to reimburse Jefferies for certain specified expenses. As of June 13, 2023, the Company was authorized to offer and sell up to $ 16,800,000 of its common stock pursuant to the Open Market Sale Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2023 , the Company sold 14,106 shares of its common stock for which the Company received gross proceeds of approximately $ 114,000 , less issuance costs incurred of approximately $ 5,200 (see Note 13). As of January 29, 2024, the Company was authorized to offer and sell up to $ 75,000,000 of its common stock pursuant to the Open Market Sale Agreement, an increase from the previous Prospectus filed on June 13, 2023 for $ 16,800,000 . Through January 29, 2024, the Company has sold approximately $ 21,237,000 in aggregate gross proceeds of shares of its common stock under the Open Market Sale Agreement. On January 30, 2024, the Company delivered written notice to Jefferies suspending and terminating the ATM Prospectus Supplement, related to its common stock issuable pursuant to the Open Market Sale Agreement, pursuant to the terms of the Open Market Sale Agreement. The Company will not make any sales of its securities pursuant to the Open Market Sale Agreement, unless and until a new shelf registration statement and prospectus supplement are filed. Other than the termination of the ATM Prospectus Supplement, the Open Market Sale Agreement remains in full force and effect. On January 31, 2024, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with Jefferies, as representative of the several underwriters, relating to an underwritten public offering of 4,325,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $ 0.0001 , at a price to the public of $ 19.00 per share. The Underwriters were also granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 648,750 shares of Common Stock at the public offering price. On January 31, 2024, the Representative gave notice to the Company of the Underwriters’ election to exercise the option to purchase additional shares, in full. On February 2, 2024, the Company completed the public offering raising gross proceed of approximately $ 94,500,000 and net proceeds of $ 88,500,000 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements is as follows: Basis of Presentation The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Reverse Stock Split On February 14, 2023, the Company completed a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split did not change the number of authorized shares of common stock or par value. All references in these consolidated financial statements to shares, share prices, exercise prices, and other per share information in all periods have been adjusted, on a retroactive basis, to reflect the Reverse Stock Split (see Note 13). Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and changes in estimates may occur. The most significant estimates are related to stock-based compensation expense (See Note 14), the accrual of research, product development and clinical obligations (see Note 10), and the valuation of warrants (see Note 9 and Note 15). Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash The Company considers only those investments which are highly liquid, readily convertible to cash, and that mature within 90 days from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, cash equivalents were comprised of money market funds, commercial paper, and other debt securities with maturities less than 90 days from the date of purchase. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2023 included security for a stand-by letter of credit issued in favor of a landlord for $ 669,900 of which $ 192,475 was classified in current assets and $ 477,425 was classified in noncurrent assets as of December 31, 2023. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash consist of the following: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Cash $ 4,028,733 $ 3,805,156 Cash equivalents 9,694,948 13,197,559 Cash and cash equivalents 13,723,681 17,002,715 Restricted cash, current 192,475 192,475 Restricted cash, noncurrent 477,425 477,425 Restricted cash 669,900 669,900 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash $ 14,393,581 $ 17,672,615 As of December 31, 2023, all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents was held in the U.S., except for approximately $ 3,772,000 of cash which was held in its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Australia. As of December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents was held in the U.S., except for approximately $ 2,805,000 of cash which was held in its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Australia. Investments Investments consist of debt securities with maturities greater than 90 days at their acquisition date. The Company classifies any of its investments with maturities beyond one year as current, based on their highly liquid nature and because such investments represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations. The Company classifies all of its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale securities. The Company’s marketable debt securities are measured and reported at fair value using quoted prices in active markets for similar securities. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities that are not related to credit losses are reported as accumulated other comprehensive gain or loss, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The cost of debt securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis, and realized gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company evaluates its marketable debt securities with unrealized losses for impairment. When assessing marketable debt securities for potential impairment, the Company considers available evidence, including the extent to which fair value is less than cost, whether an allowance for credit loss is required, and adverse factors that could affect the value of the securities. An impairment has occurred if the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the marketable debt security. If the Company does not intend to sell the impaired debt security and it is not more likely than not required to sell the debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the amount of the impairment related to credit losses is recognized in an allowance for credit losses with an offsetting entry to Other income (expense), net. The remaining portion of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in Other comprehensive loss. Realized gains and losses for debt securities are included in Other income (expense), net. No such adjustments were necessary during the periods presented. Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company has no significant off-balance sheet concentration of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, option contracts or other hedging arrangements. The Company may, from time to time, have cash in its U.S. banks in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits and in its foreign banks in excess of their local insurance limits. However, the Company believes the risk of loss is minimal as these banks are large financial institutions. Financial Instruments The carrying values of the notes payable and debt approximate their fair value due to the fact that they are at market terms. Fair Value Measurements The valuation of the Company’s debt and embedded derivatives are determined primarily by an income approach that considers the present value of net cash flows of the debt with and without prepayment and default features. These embedded debt features, which are determined to be classified as derivative liabilities are marked-to-market each reporting period, with a corresponding non-cash gain or loss charged to the current period. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, there exists a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability only used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date The Company’s investments, debt, and its derivative liabilities are carried at fair value determined according to the fair value hierarchy described above. The carrying values of the Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. To determine the fair value of our embedded derivatives, management evaluates assumptions regarding the probability of certain future events. Other factors used to determine fair value include the discount rate, risk-free interest rate, and derivative term. The fair value recorded for the derivative liability varies from period to period. This variability may result in the actual derivative liability for a period either above or below the estimates recorded on our consolidated financial statements, resulting in fluctuations in other income (expense) because of the corresponding non-cash gain or loss recorded. Property and Equipment The estimated life for the Company’s property and equipment is as follows: three years for computer hardware and software and three to five years for office furniture and equipment. The Company’s leasehold improvements and assets under capital lease are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the respective leases. See Note 7 for details of property and equipment and Note 8 for operating and capital lease commitments. Leases The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities current and noncurrent in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. This is the rate the Company would have to pay if borrowing on a collateralized basis over a similar term to each lease. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has subleased a portion of its leased facility under an agreement considered to be an operating lease according to U.S. GAAP. The Company has not been legally released from its primary obligations under the original lease and therefore it continues to account for the original lease as it did before commencement of the sublease. The Company will record both fixed and variable payments received from the sublessee in its statement of operations on a straight-line basis as an offset to rent expense. Accruals for Research and Development Expenses an d Clinical Trials As part of the process of preparing its financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its expenses resulting from its obligations under contracts with vendors, clinical research organizations and consultants and under clinical site agreements in connection with conducting clinical trials. The financial terms of these contracts are subject to negotiations, which vary from contract to contract and may result in payment terms that do not match the periods over which materials or services are provided under such contracts. The Company’s objective is to reflect the appropriate expenses in its financial statements by matching those expenses with the period in which services are performed and efforts are expended. The Company accounts for these expenses according to the timing of various aspects of the expenses. The Company determines accrual estimates by taking into account discussions with applicable internal personnel and outside service providers as to the progress of clinical trials, or the services completed. During the course of a clinical trial, the Company adjusts its clinical expense recognition if actual results differ from its estimates. The Company makes estimates of its accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date based on the facts and circumstances known to it at that time. The Company’s clinical trial accruals are dependent upon the timely and accurate reporting of contract research organizations ("CROs") and other third-party vendors. Although the Company does not expect its estimates to be materially different from amounts actually incurred, its understanding of the status and timing of services performed relative to the actual status and timing of services performed may vary and may result in it reporting amounts that are too high or too low for any particular period. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 , there were no material adjustments to the Company’s prior period estimates of accrued expenses for clinical trials. Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), which applies to all contracts with customers, except for contracts that are within the scope of other standards, such as leases, insurance, collaboration arrangements, and financial instruments. Under ASC 606, we recognize revenue when our customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that we determine are within the scope of ASC 606, we perform the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, we assess the goods or services promised within each contract and determine those that are performance obligations and assess whether each promised good or service is distinct. We then recognize as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied. No revenue was recognized in the years ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 . Research and Development Expenses Costs incurred for research and development are expensed as incurred. Nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that have the characteristics that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities pursuant to executory contractual arrangements with third-party research organizations are deferred and recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed. Asset Acquisitions We account for asset acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations and research and development, as applicable. In-process research and development acquired in an asset acquisition is expensed immediately unless there is an alternative future use. Subsequent payments made for the achievement of milestones are evaluated to determine whether they have an alternative future use or should be expensed. Segment Information Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. To date, the Company has viewed its operations and manages its business as principally one operating segment, which is developing and commercializing therapeutics for cancer and obesity. As of December 31, 2023, all of the Company’s assets were located in the U.S., except for approximately $ 3,772,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $ 1,192,000 of prepaid expenses and other assets which were held outside of the U.S., principally in its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. As of December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s assets were located in the U.S., except for approximately $ 2,805,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $ 136,000 of prepaid expenses and other assets which were held outside of the U.S., principally in its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. Income Taxes For federal and state income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are based upon prescribed rates and enacted laws applicable to periods in which differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a net deferred tax benefit when it is not more likely than not that the tax benefit from the deferred tax assets will be realized. Accordingly, given the cumulative losses since inception, the Company has provided a valuation allowance equal to 100 % of the deferred tax assets in order to eliminate the deferred tax assets amounts. Tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns are required to be evaluated to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet a more-likely-than-not threshold, as well as accrued interest and penalties, if any, would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. There were no uncertain tax positions that require accrual or disclosure to the financial statements as of December 31, 2023 or 2022 . Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when expected undiscounted cash flows of an asset are less than an asset’s carrying value. Accordingly, when indicators of impairment are present, the Company evaluates the carrying value of such assets in relation to the operating performance and future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying assets. An impairment loss equal to the excess of the fair value of the asset over its carrying amount, is recorded when it is determined that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The Company notes no impairment charges were taken in 2023 or 2022. See Note 8 for more details on sublease agreement. Stock-based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation costs resulting from the issuance of stock-based awards, including stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), to employees, non-employees, and directors as an expense in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss over the service period based on a measurement of fair value for each stock-based award. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock units is the quoted closing market price per share on the grant date. Forfeitures are estimated on the grant date based on historical experience and management’s expectations of future forfeitures. To the extent actual forfeitures differ from the estimates, the difference is recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period in which the estimates are revised. The fair value of each grant is amortized as compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. Foreign Currency Transaction gains and losses arising from currency exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar functional currency are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Company’s statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Such transaction gains and losses may be realized or unrealized depending upon whether the transaction settled during the period or remains outstanding at the balance sheet date. The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. Net Loss Per Common Share Basic and diluted net loss per share of the Company’s common stock has been computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. For years in which there is a net loss, options and warrants are anti-dilutive and therefore excluded from diluted loss per share calculations. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: Year Ended 2023 2022 Net loss $ ( 44,603,316 ) $ ( 42,346,903 ) Weighted average number of common shares-basic 4,327,568 4,170,675 Net loss per share of common stock-basic $ ( 10.31 ) $ ( 10.15 ) Stock options and warrants that have not been exercised and unvested restricted stock units (See Notes 14 and 15) have been excluded from the diluted calculation as all periods presented have a net loss and the impact of these securities would be anti-dilutive. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) , which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss model. It also eliminates the concept of other-than-temporary impairment and requires credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than as a reduction in the amortized cost basis of the securities. These changes may result in earlier recognition of credit losses. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses , which narrowed the scope and changed the effective date for non-public entities for ASU 2016-13. The FASB subsequently issued supplemental guidance within ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief (“ASU 2019-05”) . ASU 2019-05 provides an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. The Company's adoption of ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023 had no impact on the Company's financial statements as there are no assets held at amortized cost on the balance sheet, and there are no credit losses associated with our available-for-sale debt securities. In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity which is intended to simplify various aspects of U.S. GAAP for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The Company's early adoption of ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2023 had no impact on the Company's financial statements and disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Management determined that although recently issued ASUs may enhance disclosures, the ASUs are not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. |
INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
INVESTMENTS | 4. INVESTMENTS The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as of December 31, 2023: Amortized Cost Gross Gross Fair Value Debt Securities: Corporate debt securities $ 7,183,066 $ 679 $( 1,420 ) $ 7,182,325 Total $ 7,183,066 $ 679 $( 1,420 ) $ 7,182,325 The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale marketable debt securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Fair Value Maturing in one year or less $ 7,183,066 $ 7,182,325 $ 7,183,066 $ 7,182,325 The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as of December 31, 2022: Amortized Cost Gross Gross Fair Value Debt Securities: Commercial paper $ 12,173,980 $ — $ — $ 12,173,980 Corporate debt securities 30,146,060 — ( 125,744 ) 30,020,316 Total $ 42,320,040 $ — $( 125,744 ) $ 42,194,296 The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale marketable debt securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2022: Amortized Cost Fair Value Maturing in one year or less $ 42,320,040 $ 42,194,296 $ 42,320,040 $ 42,194,296 |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | 5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level of the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine such fair values as of December 31, 2023: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash Equivalents: Money market funds $ 7,832,675 $ — $ — $ 7,832,675 Corporate debt securities — 1,862,273 — 1,862,273 Investments: Corporate debt securities — 7,182,325 — 7,182,325 $ 7,832,675 $ 9,044,598 $ — $ 16,877,273 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ — $ 39,450 $ 39,450 The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level of the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine such fair values as of December 31, 2022: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash Equivalents: Money Market funds $ 8,470,790 $ — $ — $ 8,470,790 Commercial paper — 1,494,538 — 1,494,538 Corporate debt securities — 3,232,231 — 3,232,231 Investments: Commercial paper — 12,173,980 — 12,173,980 Corporate debt securities — 30,020,316 — 30,020,316 $ 8,470,790 $ 46,921,065 $ — $ 55,391,855 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ — $ 36,868 $ 36,868 |
LICENSE AGREEMENT
LICENSE AGREEMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
License Agreements | |
LICENSE AGREEMENT | 6. LICENSE AGREEMENTS The Company entered into a license agreement (the “Jenrin License Agreement”) with Jenrin Discovery, LLC (“Jenrin”), a privately held Delaware limited liability company, effective September 20, 2018. Pursuant to the Jenrin License Agreement, Jenrin granted the Company exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the Licensed Products (as defined in the Jenrin Agreement) which includes the Jenrin library of over 600 compounds and multiple issued and pending patent filings. The compounds are designed to treat inflammatory and fibrotic diseases by targeting the endocannabinoid system. In consideration of the license and other rights granted by Jenrin, the Company paid Jenrin a $ 250,000 upfront cash payment and is obligated to pay potential milestone payments to Jenrin totaling up to $ 18,400,000 for each compound it elects to develop based upon the achievement of specified development and regulatory milestones. In addition, Corbus is obligated to pay Jenrin royalties in the mid, single digits based on net sales of any Licensed Products, subject to specified reductions. The Company entered into a license agreement (the “Milky Way License Agreement”) with Milky Way BioPharma, LLC (“Milky Way”), a subsidiary of Panorama Research Inc., effective May 25, 2021. Pursuant to the Milky Way License Agreement, the Company received an exclusive license, under certain patent rights and know-how owned or controlled by Milky Way, to develop, commercialize, and otherwise exploit products containing antibodies against integrin αvβ6 and/or integrin αvβ8 (“Licensed Products”), one of which the Company is referring to as CRB-602. Under the terms of the Milky Way License Agreement, the Company will have sole responsibility for research, development, and commercialization of any Licensed Products, and Company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to perform these activities. The Milky Way Agreement may be terminated earlier in specified situations, including termination for material breach or termination by Corbus with advance notice. A notice of termination without reason was executed by Corbus and sent to Milky Way BioPharma, LLC on January 25, 2024. The Company entered into a license agreement (the “UCSF License Agreement”) with the Regents of the University of California (“The Regents”) effective May 26, 2021. Pursuant to the UCSF License Agreement, the Company received an exclusive license to certain patents relating to humanized antibodies against integrin αvβ8, one of which the Company is referring to as CRB-601, along with non-exclusive licenses to certain related know-how and materials. The Company amended the UCSF License Agreement with The Regents effective November 17, 2022 adding additional antibody patents to the agreement. In consideration for the license and other rights granted to the Company under the UCSF License Agreement, the Company paid The Regents a license issue fee of $ 1,500,000 . In consideration for the additional antibody patents granted to the Company, the Company will pay The Regents a license issue fee of $ 750,000 , payable in two equal installments of $ 375,000 (first payment paid during the first quarter 2023 and the second payment due on the first anniversary of the Amendment Effective Date). The Company further amended the UCSF License Agreement with The Regents effective August 14, 2023 to incorporate certain new technology rights and amend the payment schedule for the development milestone for the filing of patent rights and the development milestone for the filing of an IND. In addition to the license issuance fees, the Company is obligated to pay an annual license maintenance fee, as well as up to $ 153,150,000 in potential milestone payments, excluding indication milestones for antibodies used for diagnostic products and services that will be an additional $ 50,000 for each new indication, for the achievement of certain development, regulatory, and sales milestones. In addition, the Company is also obligated to pay royalties in the lower, single digits on sales of products falling within the scope of the licensed patents, which is subject to a minimum annual royalty obligation, and a percentage share of certain payments received by Company from sublicensees or in connection with the sale of the licensed program. The Company entered into the CSPC License Agreement with CSPC effective February 12, 2023. Pursuant to the CSPC License Agreement, the Company received an exclusive license to develop and commercialize a novel clinical stage antibody drug conjugate targeting Nectin-4, which the Company is referring to as CRB-701, in the U.S., Canada, the European Union (including the European Free Trade Area), the United Kingdom, and Australia. In consideration for the license granted to the Company under the CSPC License Agreement, the Company will pay CSPC an upfront payment of $ 7,500,000 ($ 5,000,000 paid at signing during the first quarter 2023 followed by a $ 2,500,000 payment due in August 2024). The Company is obligated to pay potential milestone payments to CSPC totaling up to $ 130,000,000 based upon the achievement of specified development and regulatory milestones and $ 555,000,000 in potential commercial milestone payments. In addition, we are obligated to pay royalties in the low double digits based on net sales of any Licensed Products, as defined in the CSPC License Agreement. The Company determined that substantially all of the fair value of the Jenrin License Agreement and CSPC License Agreement was attributable to a single in-process research and development asset which did not constitute a business. The Company determined that substantially all of the fair value of the Milky Way License Agreement and the UCSF License Agreement was attributable to separate groups of in-process research and development assets which did not constitute a business. The Company concluded that it did no t have any alternative future use for the acquired in-process research and development assets. Thus, the Company recorded the various upfront payments to research and development expenses in the quarter the license deals became effective. The Company will account for the development, regulatory, and sales milestone payments in the period that the relevant milestones are achieved as either research and development expense or as an intangible asset as applicable. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded the $ 7,500,000 upfront license payment to CSPC as research and development expense, which includes the $ 5,000,000 paid in cash up front and $ 2,500,000 recorded as an accrued expense. Under the UCSF License Agreement, the Company also recorded a $ 1,200,000 development milestone for the filing of patent rights and a $ 1,225,000 development milestone for the filing of the IND as research and development expense, which includes $ 2,325,000 in accrued expense ($ 300,000 currently due, $ 400,000 due on June 30, 2024, and $ 1,625,000 due on December 30, 2024) based upon an amended payment schedule. |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consisted of the following: December 31, December 31, Computer hardware and software $ 83,711 $ 262,203 Office furniture and equipment 1,113,980 1,113,980 Leasehold improvements 3,330,855 3,330,855 Property and equipment, gross 4,528,546 4,707,038 Less: accumulated depreciation ( 3,555,332 ) ( 3,093,223 ) Property and equipment, net $ 973,214 $ 1,613,815 Depreciation expense was approximately $ 641,000 and $ 763,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 , respectively. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Lease Commitment On August 21, 2017, the Company entered into a lease agreement (“August 2017 Lease Agreement”), which has been subsequently amended on February 26, 2019 (“February 2019 Lease Agreement”) and October 25, 2019 (“October 2019 Lease Amendment”) for commercial lease of office space, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to lease an aggregate total of 63,256 square feet of office space (“Total Premises”). The term of the lease is through November 30, 2026. Per the terms of the August 2017 Lease Agreement and the February 2019 Lease Agreement, the landlord agreed to reimburse the Company for approximately $ 2,071,000 of leasehold improvements. The reimbursements have been deferred and will be recognized as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the lease. Additionally, the August 2017 Lease Agreement and the February 2019 Lease Agreement required a standby irrevocable letter of credit of $ 769,900 , which will be reduced, if the Company is not in default under the agreement on the third and fourth anniversary of the commencement date and have unencumbered funds in excess of $ 50,000,000 . As of December 31, 2023 , the Company has an unsecured letter of credit for $ 669,900 in connection with the lease agreements. The following table contains a summary of the lease costs recognized under ASC 842 and other information pertaining to the Company’s operating leases for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: 2023 2022 Lease cost Operating lease cost $ 1,240,473 $ 1,240,473 Total lease cost $ 1,240,473 $ 1,240,473 Other information Weighted average remaining lease term 2.8 years 3.8 years Weighted average discount rate 8.00 % 8.00 % Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $ 1,700,005 a nd $ 1,652,563 , r espectively. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was offset by $ 226,153 and $ 220,531 , respectively, of sublease income. Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s non-cancelable lease agreements in effect at December 31, 2023, the following table summarizes the Company’s maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023: 2024 $ 1,747,447 2025 1,794,889 2026 1,688,145 Total lease payments $ 5,230,481 Less: imputed interest ( 555,127 ) Total $ 4,675,354 Sublease Commitment Effective August 26, 2021, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with a third party to sublease 12,112 square feet of the 30,023 square feet currently being leased under one of its two existing lease agreements. The sublease commenced on October 1, 2021 and was scheduled to end on October 31, 2026, however, it is in the process of being terminated early . The Company notes sublease income of $ 226,153 and $ 220,531 was recognized and offset against rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Undiscounted sublease cash inflows have been summarized in the following table: 2024 $ 279,585 2025 291,697 2026 252,333 Total sublease payments $ 823,615 |
NOTES PAYABLE
NOTES PAYABLE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
NOTES PAYABLE | 9. NOTES PAYABLE D&O Financing In November 2021, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a financing company for $ 984,375 to finance one of the Company’s insurance policies. The terms of the loan stipulate equal monthly payments of principal and interest payments of $ 111,041 over a nine-month period . Interest accrues on this loan at an annual rate of 3.64 %. This loan was fully repaid in July 2022. In November 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a financing company for $ 452,250 to finance one of the Company’s insurance policies. The terms of the loan stipulate equal monthly payments of principal and interest payments of $ 51,387 over a nine-month period . Interest accrues on this loan at an annual rate of 5.4 %. This loan was fully repaid in July 2023. In November 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a financing company for $ 373,320 to finance one of the Company’s insurance policies. The terms of the loan stipulate equal monthly payments of principal and interest payments of $ 38,741 over a ten-month period . Interest accrues on this loan at an annual rate of 8.15 %. Prepaid expenses as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, included approximately $ 345,667 and $ 418,750 , respectively, related to the underlying insurance policy being financed. Loan and Security Agreement with K2 HealthVentures LLC On July 28, 2020, the Company, with its subsidiary, Corbus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as borrower, entered into a secured Loan and Security Agreement with K2HV , an unrelated third party, and received $ 20,000,000 upon signing. The loan matures on August 1, 2024 and the Company is obligated to make interest only payments for the first 24 months and then interest and equal principal payments for the next 24 months commencing on September 1, 2022 . The Company entered into an Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement (the "Amended Loan and Security Agreement") on October 25, 2022. The Amended Loan and Security Agreement defers the commencement of principal repayments by a one-year period from September 1, 2022 to September 1, 2023 and if the Company raises at least $30 million in net proceeds through capital raising transactions, the commencement of principal repayments will be deferred by an additional six months to March 1, 2024. Interest accrues at a variable annual rate equal to the greater of (i) 8.5% and (ii) the rate of interest noted in The Wall Street Journal, Money Rates section, as the “Prime Rate” plus 5.25%, in each case, subject to a step-down of 25 basis points upon the funding of the second tranche. The interest rate at December 31, 2023 was 13.75 %. In accordance with ASC Topic No. 470-50, “Debt – Modifications and Extinguishments” (Topic No. 470), the amendment noted above was determined to be a modification, thus no gain or loss was recorded. Pursuant to the Loan and Security Agreement , K2HV may elect to convert up to $ 5,000,000 of the outstanding loan balance into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $ 282.00 per share. The Amended Loan and Security Agreement adjusts the conversion price of $ 2,000,000 of the maximum $ 5,000,000 convertible amount by adjusting the conversion price of $ 875,000 of the loan from $ 282.00 per share to $ 4.50 per share, and $ 1,125,000 of the loan from $ 282.00 per share to $ 7.875 per share. The remaining $ 3,000,000 will continue to have a conversion price of $ 282.00 per share. The decrease in the conversion price resulted in an increase in the fair value of the conversion option of $ 573,000 , which was recorded as an increase to the debt discount and additional paid in capital as of December 31, 202 2. On June 1, 2023, K2HV converted $ 875,000 of the outstanding loan balance into 194,444 shares of the Company's stock at a conversion price of $ 4.50 per share. As of December 31, 2023 , $ 4,125,000 of the outstanding loan balance remains available to convert into shares of the Company's common stock. On March 6, 2024, K2HV converted $ 1,125,000 of the outstanding loan balance into 142,857 shares of the Company's stock at a conversion price of $ 7.875 per share. In connection with the Loan and Security Agreement, on July 28, 2020, the Company issued K2HV a warrant to purchase up to 2,873 common shares (the “K2 Warrant”) at an exercise price of $ 208.80 (the “Warrant Price”). The K2 Warrant may be exercised either for cash or on a cashless “net exercise” basis and expires on July 28, 2030. The total proceeds attributed to the K2 Warrant was approximately $ 472,000 based on the relative fair value of the K2 Warrant as compared to the sum of the fair values of the K2 Warrant, prepayment feature, default feature, and debt. Total proceeds attributed to the prepayment and default features was approximately $ 546,000 . The Company also incurred approximately $ 1,244,000 of debt issuance costs from the Loan and Security Agreement. In connection with entering into the Amended Loan and Security Agreement, the Company incurred an additional $ 119,000 of debt issuance costs. The proceeds attributed to the K2 Warrant, the prepayment and default features, and the debt issuance costs are all included in the debt discount. The Company is required to make a final payment in excess of the stated principal equal to approximately $ 1,590,000 . See Note 15 for more detail on assumptions used in the valuation of the K2 warrant and see Note 16 for more information on the assumptions used in valuation of the default and prepayment features. The total principal amount of the loan under the Amended Loan and Security Agreement outstanding at December 31, 2023 , including the $ 1,590,000 final payment discussed above, is $ 17,893,738 . Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Loan and Security Agreement), and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the applicable rate of interest, described above, will be increased by 5.00 % per annum. The secured term loan maturity date is August 1, 2024 , and the Loan and Security Agreement includes both financial and non-financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2023. The obligations under the Loan and Security Agreement are secured on a senior basis by a lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. The subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors of the obligations of the Company under the Loan and Security Agreement. The total debt discount related to the Amended Loan and Security Agreement of approximately $ 2,954,000 is being charged to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the debt. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair value of our outstanding debt, which is considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, approximates carrying value. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $ 3,810,000 . Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $ 3,097,000 . The net carrying amounts of the liability components consists of the following: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Principal $ 16,303,738 $ 20,000,000 Less: debt discount ( 2,954,390 ) ( 2,954,390 ) Accretion of debt discount 2,558,866 1,734,485 Net carrying amount $ 15,908,214 $ 18,780,095 Less: current portion of long-term debt ( 15,908,214 ) ( 2,795,669 ) Total long-term debt, net of discount $ - $ 15,984,426 The following table summarizes t he future principal payments, including the $ 1,590,000 final payment, due under the current portion of long-term debt: Quarterly Periods Ending Principal Payments and final payment on Loan Agreement March 31, 2024 $ 2,205,970 June 30, 2024 2,279,075 September 30, 2024 13,408,693 December 31, 2024 — Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 17,893,738 Total $ 17,893,738 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES
ACCRUED EXPENSES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
ACCRUED EXPENSES | 10. ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses consisted of the following: December 31, December 31, Accrued pre-clinical and clinical costs $ 6,274,188 $ 2,137,317 Accrued product development costs 745,447 247,500 Accrued compensation 2,325,488 2,224,951 Accrued administrative costs 343,285 473,376 Accrued interest 1,342,098 916,108 Total $ 11,030,506 $ 5,999,252 |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | 11. INCOME TAXES No provision or benefit for federal or state income taxes has been recorded, as the Company has incurred a net loss for all of the periods presented, and the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The components of the Company's net loss are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 United States $( 36,133,358 ) $( 34,842,427 ) United Kingdom ( 8,455,452 ) ( 7,550,356 ) Australia ( 14,506 ) 45,880 Total $( 44,603,316 ) $( 42,346,903 ) Our foreign subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Australia may qualify for refundable research and development tax credits in the form of cash that were earned on certain research and development expenses incurred primarily outside of the U.S. In the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company received refundable research and development credits from foreign tax authorities of approximately $ 2,687,000 and $ 90,000 , respectively, that were recorded in other income (expense), net. No future conditions impact the recognition of these tax credits. At December 31, 2023 and 2022 , the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 218,633,000 and $ 197,846,000 respectively, of which federal carryforwards will expire in varying amounts beginning in 2029 . Of the federal net operating loss carryforwards of $ 218,633,000 , approximately $ 162,282,000 are from periods after 2017 and have no expiration date. Net operating loss carryforwards starting in 2021 are limited to 80 % of taxable income. At December 31, 2023 and 2022 , the Company had State net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 208,042,000 and $ 188,273,000 , respectively. Utilization of net operating losses may be subject to substantial annual limitations due to the “change in ownership” provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and similar state provisions. The annual limitations may result in the expiration of net operating losses before utilization. The Company has not yet conducted a study to determine if any such changes have occurred that could limit the Company’s ability to use the net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. The Company also had research and development tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 2023 and 2022 of approximately $ 10,046,000 and $ 9,376,000 , respectively, of which will begin to expire in varying amounts beginning in 2032. Significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax asset are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 U.S. and state net operating loss carryforwards $ 59,092,710 $ 53,438,141 Foreign net operating loss carryforwards 11,558,247 7,267,176 Tax credit carryforward 9,825,596 9,132,973 Stock-based compensation 5,819,822 8,661,477 Capitalized research and development 6,367,722 3,925,743 Accrued expenses 897,354 503,124 Other temporary differences 1,376,351 1,202,364 Subtotal 94,937,802 84,130,998 Valuation allowance ( 94,937,802 ) ( 84,130,998 ) Net deferred tax asset $ — $ — The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) requires taxpayers to capitalize and amortize research and development (“R&D”) expenditures under section 174 for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021. This rule became effective for us during 2022 and resulted in capitalized R&D costs of approximately $ 23,557,000 and $ 14,523,000 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. We will amortize these costs for tax purposes over 5 years for R&D performed in the U.S. and over 15 years for R&D performed outside the U.S. The Company has maintained a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets in all periods presented. A valuation allowance is required to be recorded when it is not more likely than not that some portion or all the net def erred tax assets will be realized. Since the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that it will generate taxable income, and thereby realize the net deferred tax assets, a full valuation allowance has been provided. The valuation allowance increased by approximately $ 10,807,000 and $ 8,633,000 in 2023 and 2022, respectively, due to increased net operating loss carryforwards and capitalization of R&D expenditures as required by changes to the tax laws from the TCJA as described above . The Company has no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2023 and 2022 that would affect its effective tax rate. Since the Company is in a loss carryforward position, the Company is generally subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for all years for which a loss carryforward is available. Income tax benefits computed using the federal statutory income tax rate differs from the Company’s effective tax rate primarily due to the following: December 31, 2023 2022 Tax provision at statutory rate 21.00 % 21.00 % State income tax, net of federal benefit 5.94 % 5.53 % Permanent differences ( 0.28 )% ( 1.72 )% Foreign expected tax 4.46 % 4.08 % Tax credits 2.46 % 1.87 % Foreign income tax rate change 7.42 % — % Other ( 11.09 )% ( 5.99 )% Change in valuation reserve ( 29.91 )% ( 24.77 )% Total — % — % |
PREFERRED STOCK
PREFERRED STOCK | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosure [Abstract] | |
PREFERRED STOCK | 12. PREFERRED STOCK The Company has authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $ 0.0001 par value per share, of which 0 shares were issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. On October 12, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”), declared a dividend of 0.008 of a share of Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), for each outstanding share of Common Stock to stockholders of record at 5:00pm Eastern Time on October 22, 2022. The Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State and became effective on October 12, 2022. The dividend was based on the number of outstanding shares of common stock prior to the Reverse Stock Split. This resulted in 1,002,247.048 shares of preferred stock being issued. The outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled to vote together with the outstanding shares of common stock as a single class exclusively with respect to any proposal to adopt an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), to reclassify the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares of Common Stock at a ratio specified in or determined in accordance with the terms of such amendment, as well as any proposal to adjourn any meeting of stockholders called for the purpose of voting on the Reverse Stock Split Proposal (the “Adjournment Proposal”). The Company held a special meeting of stockholders on December 20, 2022 (the “Special Meeting”) for the purpose of voting on the Reverse Stock Split and the Adjournment Proposal. All shares of Series A Preferred Stock that were not present in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting, which totaled 500,894.04 shares, were automatically redeemed by the Company immediately prior to the opening of the polls at Special Meeting (the “Initial Redemption”). All shares that were not redeemed pursuant to the Initial Redemption would be redeemed if ordered by the Board or automatically upon the effectiveness of the amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation implementing the Reverse Stock Split (the "Subsequent Redemption" and together with the Initial Redemption, the "Redemption"). Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive $0.001 in cash for each 10 whole shares of Series A Preferred Stock immediately prior to the Redemption. At the Special Meeting, both the Reverse Stock Split and Adjournment Proposal were approved. Upon issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Company was not solely in control of the Redemption of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock since the holders had the option of deciding whether to attend or return a proxy card for the Special Meeting, which determined whether a given holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock were redeemed in the Initial Redemption. Since the Redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock was not solely in the control of the Company, the shares of Series A Preferred Stock are classified within mezzanine equity. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock were initially recorded at redemption value, which approximated fair value. After the Special Meeting upon approval of the Reverse Stock Split, the remaining 501,353.008 shares outstanding of Series A Preferred Stock were considered mandatorily redeemable and reclassified to a current liability. As of December 31, 2022, the fair value of the Series A Preferred Stock were included in accrued expenses. T he Series A Preferred Stock were redeemed on February 14, 2023, upon the effectiveness of the amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation implementing the Reverse Stock Split pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock. |
COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
COMMON STOCK | 13. COMMON STOCK On February 14, 2023, the Company completed a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock. The Reverse Stock Split did not change the number of authorized shares of common stock or par value. All references in these consolidated financial statements to shares, share prices, exercise prices, and other per share information in all periods have been adjusted, on a retroactive basis, to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. The Company has authorized 300,000,000 shares of common stock, $ 0.0001 par value per share, of which 4,423,683 and 4,171,297 shares were issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. On May 31, 2023, the Company entered into the Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies pursuant to which Jefferies is serving as the Company’s sales agent to sell shares of the Company’s common stock through an “at-the-market offering.” As of June 13, 2023, the Company was authorized to offer and sell up to $ 16,800,000 of its common stock pursuant to the Open Market Sale Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold 14,106 shares of its common stock for which the Company received gross proceeds of approximately $ 114,000 . The Company incurred total issuance costs of approximately $ 295,000 . These costs will be deferred to prepaid expenses and other current assets and will offset proceeds as common stock is issued. As of December 31, 2023, approximately $ 5,200 has been recorded to additional paid-in capital to offset proceeds. See Note 17 for additional information on shares sold subsequent to December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company did not sell any shares of its common stock under the Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 , the Company issued 43,836 and 0 shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options to purchase common stock and the Company received proceeds of $ 129,740 and $ 0 from those exercises, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 , the Company issued 0 and 1,666 shares of common stock upon the vesting of restricted stock units pursuant to a professional services agreement with an investor relations service provider, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 , the Company issued 194,444 and 0 shares of common stock in a conversion pursuant to the K2HV Amended Loan and Security Agreement, respectively. No warrants were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 . |
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS | 14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS In April 2014, the Company adopted the Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”). Pursuant to the 2014 Plan, the Company’s Board may grant incentive and nonqualified stock options and restricted stock to employees, officers, directors, consultants, and advisors. Pursuant to the terms of an annual evergreen provision in the 2014 Plan, the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Plan shall automatically increase on January 1 of each year by at least seven percent ( 7 %) of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31st of the preceding calendar year, or, pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Plan, in any year, the Board may determine that such increase will provide for a lesser number of shares. On January 1, 2023, pursuant to an annual evergreen provision contained in the 2014 Plan, the number of shares reserved for future grants was increased b y 291,991 shares , which was seven percent ( 7 %) of the outstanding shares of common stock on December 31, 2022. As of January 1, 2023 there was a total of 1,436,558 shares reserved for issuance under the 2014 Plan and there were 741,870 shares available for future grants. Stock options issued under the 2014 Plan generally vest over 4 years from the date of grant in multiple tranches and are exercisable for up to 10 years from the date of issuance. Restricted stock units issued under the 2014 Plan generally have equal annual vesting over a 4 year period. In accordance with the terms of the 2014 Plan, effective as of January 1, 2024, the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Plan increased by 309,658 shares, such amount being seven percent ( 7 %) of the outstanding shares of common stock on December 31, 2023 (see Note 17). As of January 1, 2024, the 2014 Plan had a total reserve of 1,746,215 shares and there were 899,015 shares available for future grants. Stock-based Compensation In connection with all stock-based compensation awards, total non-cash, stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Research and development expenses $ 377,734 $ 577,472 General and administrative expenses 3,092,420 5,142,165 Total stock-based compensation $ 3,470,154 $ 5,719,637 The total stock-based compensation expense recognized by award type was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Stock options $ 3,456,316 $ 5,719,637 Restricted stock units 13,838 - Total stock-based compensation $ 3,470,154 $ 5,719,637 Stock Options The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table, except for the expected term for non-employees as noted in the following paragraph. The Company uses historical data, as well as subsequent events occurring prior to the issuance of the financial statements, to estimate option exercises and employee terminations in order to estimate its forfeiture rate. The expected term of employee options granted under the 2014 Plan, all of which qualify as “plain vanilla” per SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 107, is determined based on the simplified method due to the Company’s limited operating history and is 6.25 years based on the average between the vesting period and the contractual life of the option. For non-employee options, the Company has elected to utilize the contractual term as the expected term. The risk-free rate is based on the yield of a U.S. Treasury security with a term consistent with that used to value the option. The weighted average assumptions used principally in determining the fair value of stock options granted were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Risk free interest rate 3.82 % 1.99 % Expected dividend yield 0 % 0 % Expected term in years (employee options) 6.25 6.25 Expected volatility 101.47 % 98.08 % Estimated forfeiture rate 15.63 % 12.43 % A summary of stock option activity for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is presented below: Stock Options Shares Weighted Weighted Intrinsic Outstanding at December 31, 2021 510,870 $ 121.90 Granted 185,169 12.90 Exercised — - Forfeited or canceled ( 56,019 ) 107.13 Expired ( 22,024 ) 166.53 Outstanding at December 31, 2022 617,996 $ 88.99 Granted 291,151 5.15 Exercised ( 43,836 ) 0.85 Forfeited or canceled ( 155,046 ) 68.92 Expired ( 1,503 ) 146.78 Outstanding at December 31, 2023 708,762 $ 63.96 6.79 $ 20,216,363 Exercisable at December 31, 2023 407,882 $ 100.13 5.37 $ 6,243,603 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2023 663,007 $ 67.78 6.64 $ 17,879,915 The weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $ 4.20 and $ 10.20 per share, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options ex ercised during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $ 92,689 and $ 0 , respectively. As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $ 2,769,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense, related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements. The unrecognized compensation expense is estimated to be recognized over a period of 1.49 years at December 31, 2023. As summary of non-vested stock options for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is presented below: Stock Options Shares Weighted Non-vested December 31, 2021 210,503 $ 67.80 Granted 185,169 10.19 Vested ( 107,269 ) 67.54 Forfeited ( 29,019 ) 43.06 Non-vested at December 31, 2022 259,384 $ 29.59 Granted 248,777 4.22 Vested ( 116,336 ) 30.49 Forfeited ( 90,945 ) 17.42 Non-vested at December 31, 2023 300,880 $ 11.96 Restricted Stock Units A RSU represents the right to receive one share of our common stock upon vesting of the RSU. The fair value of each RSU is based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. We grant RSUs with service conditions that vest in four equal annual installments provided that the employee remains employed with us on the vesting date. A summary of RSU activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is presented below: RSUs Number of Shares Underlying RSUs Weighted Unvested at December 31, 2022 — $— Granted 31,076 4.84 Forfeited ( 13,165 ) 4.44 Vested — — Unvested at December 31, 2023 17,911 $ 5.14 As of December 31, 2023, there was $ 62,000 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested RSUs, which are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.22 years. |
WARRANTS
WARRANTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Warrants | |
WARRANTS | 15. WARRANTS No warrants were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. At December 31, 2023, there were warrants outstanding to purchase 50,207 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $ 283.81 and a weighted average remaining life of 1.60 years. On January 26, 2018, the Company entered into the Cystic Fibrosis Program Related Investment Agreement (“Investment Agreement”) the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ("CFF") , a non-profit drug discovery and development corporation, pursuant to which the Company received a development award. Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreement, the Company issued a warrant to CFF to purchase an aggregate of 33,334 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “CFF Warrant”) at an exercise price of $ 396.00 per share . The CFF Warrant is currently exercisable for 33,334 shares of the Company’s common stock and expires on January 26, 2025 . Any shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon exercise of the CFF Warrant will be unregistered and subject to a one-year lock-up. The CFF Warrant is classified as equity as it meets all the conditions under U.S. GAAP for equity classification. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company has calculated the fair value of the warrant for initial measurement and will reassess whether equity classification for the warrant is appropriate upon any changes to the warrants or capital structure, at each balance sheet date. The weighted average assumptions used in determining the $ 6,215,225 fair value of the CFF Warrant were as follows: Risk free interest rate 2.60 % Expected dividend yield 0 % Expected term in years 7.00 Expected volatility 83.5 % On July 28, 2020, the Company entered into the Loan and Security Agreement with K2HV pursuant to which K2HV may provide the Company with term loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $ 50,000,000 . On July 28, 2020, in connection with the funding of $ 20,000,000 , the Company issued a warrant exercisable for 2,873 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 208.80 per share. The K2 warrant is immediately exercisable for 2,873 shares and expires on July 28, 2030 . Any shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon exercise of the K2 Warrant are permitted to be settled in unregistered shares. The K2 Warrant is classified as equity as it meets all the conditions under U.S. GAAP for equity classification. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company has calculated the fair value of the warrant for initial measurement and will reassess whether equity classification for the warrant is appropriate upon any changes to the warrants or capital structure, at each balance sheet date. The weighted average assumptions used in determining the $ 472,409 fair value of the K2 Warrant were as follows: Risk free interest rate 0.60 % Expected dividend yield 0 % Expected term in years 10.00 Expected volatility 80.0 % On October 16, 2020, the Company entered into a professional services agreement with an investor relations service provider. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued warrants exercisable for a total of 14,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants”) at an exercise price of $ 32.10 per share. The Warrants became fully vested on October 19, 2021 and expire on November 3, 2025 . Any shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon exercise of the Warrants are permitted to be settled in unregistered shares. The Warrants are classified as equity as they meet all the conditions under U.S. GAAP for equity classification. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company has calculated the fair value of the warrants for initial measurement and will reassess whether classification for the warrant is appropriate upon any changes to the warrants or capital structure, at each balance sheet date. The weighted average assumptions used in determining the $ 334,740 fair value of the Warrants were as follows: Risk free interest rate 0.90 % Expected dividend yield 0% Expected term in years 5.00 Expected volatility 100.6 % |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY | 16. DERIVATIVE LIABILITY On July 28, 2020, the Company, with its subsidiary, Corbus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as borrower, entered into the secured Loan and Security Agreement with K2HV and received $ 20,000,000 upon signing. The Company has determined that a prepayment feature and default feature needed to be separately valued and marked to market each reporting period after assessing the agreement under ASC 815. The value of these features is determined each reporting period by taking the present value of net cash flows with and without the prepayment features. The significant assumption used to determine the fair value of the debt without any features is the discount rate which has been estimated by using published market rates of triple CCC rated public companies. All other inputs are taken from the Loan and Security Agreement. The additional significant assumptions used when valuing the prepayment feature is the probability of a change of control event. The Company has determined the probability from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 has decreased from 35 % to 10 %. The additional significant assumption used when valuing the default feature is the probability of defaulting on the repayment of loan. The Company has determined the probability from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 has increased from 40 % to 55 %. The value of these features was determined to be approximately $ 36,868 at December 31, 2022 and $ 39,450 at December 31, 2023 which resulted in $ 2,582 of other expense in 2023. The Company considers the fair value of the derivative liability to be Level 3 under the three-tier fair value hierarchy. A roll forward of the fair value of the derivative liability for the year ended December 31, 2023 is presented below. December 31, 2023 Beginning balance, December 31, 2022 $ 36,868 Change in fair value of derivative liabilities 2,582 Ending balance, December 31, 2023 $ 39,450 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Evergreen Provision Pursuant to the terms of an annual evergreen provision in the 2014 Plan, the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Plan shall automatically increase on January 1 of each year by at least seven percent ( 7 %) of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31st of the preceding calendar year, or, pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Plan, in any year, the Board may determine that such increase will provide for a lesser number of shares. In accordance with the terms of the 2014 Plan, effective as of January 1, 2024, the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Plan increased by 309,658 shares, such amount being seven percent ( 7 %) of the outstanding shares of common stock on December 31, 2023. As of January 1, 2024, the 2014 Plan had a total reserve of 1,746,215 shares and there were 899,015 shares available for future grants. Continued Listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market On January 8, 2024, the Staff notified the Company that it granted an extension until May 8, 2024 to regain compliance, conditioned upon achievement of certain milestones included in the plan of compliance previously submitted to the Staff, including a plan to raise additional capital. On February 8, 2024, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq that the Company had regained compliance with the alternative continued listing standard as the Company’s market value of listed securities has been $ 35,000,000 or greater over the last 10 consecutive business days and that the matter was closed. Open Market Sale Agreement On May 31, 2023, the Company entered into the Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies pursuant to which Jefferies is serving as the Company’s sales agent to sell shares of the Company’s common stock through an “at-the-market offering.” As of January 29, 2024, the Company was authorized to offer and sell up to $ 75,000,000 of its common stock pursuant to the Open Market Sale Agreement, an increase from the previous prospectus filed on June 13, 2023 for $ 16,800,000 . From May 31, 2023, through the date hereof, the Company has sold approximately $ 21,237,000 in aggregate gross proceeds of shares of its common stock under the Open Market Sale Agreement. On January 30, 2024, the Company delivered written notice to Jefferies that it was suspending and terminating the prospectus supplement dated January 29, 2024, related to the Company’s Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Sale Agreement, pursuant to the terms of the Sale Agreement. The Company will not make any sales of its securities pursuant to the Sale Agreement, unless and until a new shelf registration statement and prospectus supplement is filed. Other than the termination of the ATM Prospectus Supplement, the Sale Agreement remains in full force and effect. Public Offering On January 31, 2024, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with Jefferies, as representative of the several underwriters, relating to an underwritten public offering of 4,325,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $ 0.0001 , at a price to the public of $ 19.00 per share. The Underwriters were also granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 648,750 shares of Common Stock at the public offering price. On January 31, 2024, the Representative gave notice to the Company of the Underwriters’ election to exercise the option to purchase additional shares, in full. On February 2, 2024, the Company completed the public offering raising gross proceed of approximately $ 94,500,000 and net proceeds of $ 88,500,000 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. K2 HealthVentures LLC Debt Conversion On March 6, 2024, K2HV converted $ 1,125,000 of the outstanding loan balance into 142,857 shares of the Company's stock at a conversion price of $ 7.875 per share. |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI_2
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. |
Reverse Stock Split Policy | Reverse Stock Split On February 14, 2023, the Company completed a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split did not change the number of authorized shares of common stock or par value. All references in these consolidated financial statements to shares, share prices, exercise prices, and other per share information in all periods have been adjusted, on a retroactive basis, to reflect the Reverse Stock Split (see Note 13). |
Consolidation | Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and changes in estimates may occur. The most significant estimates are related to stock-based compensation expense (See Note 14), the accrual of research, product development and clinical obligations (see Note 10), and the valuation of warrants (see Note 9 and Note 15). |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash The Company considers only those investments which are highly liquid, readily convertible to cash, and that mature within 90 days from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, cash equivalents were comprised of money market funds, commercial paper, and other debt securities with maturities less than 90 days from the date of purchase. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2023 included security for a stand-by letter of credit issued in favor of a landlord for $ 669,900 of which $ 192,475 was classified in current assets and $ 477,425 was classified in noncurrent assets as of December 31, 2023. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash consist of the following: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Cash $ 4,028,733 $ 3,805,156 Cash equivalents 9,694,948 13,197,559 Cash and cash equivalents 13,723,681 17,002,715 Restricted cash, current 192,475 192,475 Restricted cash, noncurrent 477,425 477,425 Restricted cash 669,900 669,900 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash $ 14,393,581 $ 17,672,615 As of December 31, 2023, all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents was held in the U.S., except for approximately $ 3,772,000 of cash which was held in its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Australia. As of December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents was held in the U.S., except for approximately $ 2,805,000 of cash which was held in its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Australia. |
Investments | Investments Investments consist of debt securities with maturities greater than 90 days at their acquisition date. The Company classifies any of its investments with maturities beyond one year as current, based on their highly liquid nature and because such investments represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations. The Company classifies all of its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale securities. The Company’s marketable debt securities are measured and reported at fair value using quoted prices in active markets for similar securities. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities that are not related to credit losses are reported as accumulated other comprehensive gain or loss, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The cost of debt securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis, and realized gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company evaluates its marketable debt securities with unrealized losses for impairment. When assessing marketable debt securities for potential impairment, the Company considers available evidence, including the extent to which fair value is less than cost, whether an allowance for credit loss is required, and adverse factors that could affect the value of the securities. An impairment has occurred if the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the marketable debt security. If the Company does not intend to sell the impaired debt security and it is not more likely than not required to sell the debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the amount of the impairment related to credit losses is recognized in an allowance for credit losses with an offsetting entry to Other income (expense), net. The remaining portion of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in Other comprehensive loss. Realized gains and losses for debt securities are included in Other income (expense), net. No such adjustments were necessary during the periods presented. |
Concentrations of Credit Risk | Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company has no significant off-balance sheet concentration of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, option contracts or other hedging arrangements. The Company may, from time to time, have cash in its U.S. banks in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits and in its foreign banks in excess of their local insurance limits. However, the Company believes the risk of loss is minimal as these banks are large financial institutions. |
Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments The carrying values of the notes payable and debt approximate their fair value due to the fact that they are at market terms. |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The valuation of the Company’s debt and embedded derivatives are determined primarily by an income approach that considers the present value of net cash flows of the debt with and without prepayment and default features. These embedded debt features, which are determined to be classified as derivative liabilities are marked-to-market each reporting period, with a corresponding non-cash gain or loss charged to the current period. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, there exists a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability only used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date The Company’s investments, debt, and its derivative liabilities are carried at fair value determined according to the fair value hierarchy described above. The carrying values of the Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. To determine the fair value of our embedded derivatives, management evaluates assumptions regarding the probability of certain future events. Other factors used to determine fair value include the discount rate, risk-free interest rate, and derivative term. The fair value recorded for the derivative liability varies from period to period. This variability may result in the actual derivative liability for a period either above or below the estimates recorded on our consolidated financial statements, resulting in fluctuations in other income (expense) because of the corresponding non-cash gain or loss recorded. |
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment The estimated life for the Company’s property and equipment is as follows: three years for computer hardware and software and three to five years for office furniture and equipment. The Company’s leasehold improvements and assets under capital lease are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the respective leases. See Note 7 for details of property and equipment and Note 8 for operating and capital lease commitments. |
Leases | Leases The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities current and noncurrent in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. This is the rate the Company would have to pay if borrowing on a collateralized basis over a similar term to each lease. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has subleased a portion of its leased facility under an agreement considered to be an operating lease according to U.S. GAAP. The Company has not been legally released from its primary obligations under the original lease and therefore it continues to account for the original lease as it did before commencement of the sublease. The Company will record both fixed and variable payments received from the sublessee in its statement of operations on a straight-line basis as an offset to rent expense. |
Accruals for Research and Development Expenses and Clinical Trials | Accruals for Research and Development Expenses an d Clinical Trials As part of the process of preparing its financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its expenses resulting from its obligations under contracts with vendors, clinical research organizations and consultants and under clinical site agreements in connection with conducting clinical trials. The financial terms of these contracts are subject to negotiations, which vary from contract to contract and may result in payment terms that do not match the periods over which materials or services are provided under such contracts. The Company’s objective is to reflect the appropriate expenses in its financial statements by matching those expenses with the period in which services are performed and efforts are expended. The Company accounts for these expenses according to the timing of various aspects of the expenses. The Company determines accrual estimates by taking into account discussions with applicable internal personnel and outside service providers as to the progress of clinical trials, or the services completed. During the course of a clinical trial, the Company adjusts its clinical expense recognition if actual results differ from its estimates. The Company makes estimates of its accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date based on the facts and circumstances known to it at that time. The Company’s clinical trial accruals are dependent upon the timely and accurate reporting of contract research organizations ("CROs") and other third-party vendors. Although the Company does not expect its estimates to be materially different from amounts actually incurred, its understanding of the status and timing of services performed relative to the actual status and timing of services performed may vary and may result in it reporting amounts that are too high or too low for any particular period. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 , there were no material adjustments to the Company’s prior period estimates of accrued expenses for clinical trials. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), which applies to all contracts with customers, except for contracts that are within the scope of other standards, such as leases, insurance, collaboration arrangements, and financial instruments. Under ASC 606, we recognize revenue when our customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that we determine are within the scope of ASC 606, we perform the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, we assess the goods or services promised within each contract and determine those that are performance obligations and assess whether each promised good or service is distinct. We then recognize as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied. No revenue was recognized in the years ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 . |
Research and Development Expenses | Research and Development Expenses Costs incurred for research and development are expensed as incurred. Nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that have the characteristics that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities pursuant to executory contractual arrangements with third-party research organizations are deferred and recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed. |
Asset Acquisition | Asset Acquisitions We account for asset acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations and research and development, as applicable. In-process research and development acquired in an asset acquisition is expensed immediately unless there is an alternative future use. Subsequent payments made for the achievement of milestones are evaluated to determine whether they have an alternative future use or should be expensed. |
Segment Information | Segment Information Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. To date, the Company has viewed its operations and manages its business as principally one operating segment, which is developing and commercializing therapeutics for cancer and obesity. As of December 31, 2023, all of the Company’s assets were located in the U.S., except for approximately $ 3,772,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $ 1,192,000 of prepaid expenses and other assets which were held outside of the U.S., principally in its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. As of December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s assets were located in the U.S., except for approximately $ 2,805,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $ 136,000 of prepaid expenses and other assets which were held outside of the U.S., principally in its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes For federal and state income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are based upon prescribed rates and enacted laws applicable to periods in which differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a net deferred tax benefit when it is not more likely than not that the tax benefit from the deferred tax assets will be realized. Accordingly, given the cumulative losses since inception, the Company has provided a valuation allowance equal to 100 % of the deferred tax assets in order to eliminate the deferred tax assets amounts. Tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns are required to be evaluated to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet a more-likely-than-not threshold, as well as accrued interest and penalties, if any, would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. There were no uncertain tax positions that require accrual or disclosure to the financial statements as of December 31, 2023 or 2022 . |
Impairment of Long-lived Assets | Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when expected undiscounted cash flows of an asset are less than an asset’s carrying value. Accordingly, when indicators of impairment are present, the Company evaluates the carrying value of such assets in relation to the operating performance and future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying assets. An impairment loss equal to the excess of the fair value of the asset over its carrying amount, is recorded when it is determined that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The Company notes no impairment charges were taken in 2023 or 2022. See Note 8 for more details on sublease agreement. |
Stock-based Compensation | Stock-based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation costs resulting from the issuance of stock-based awards, including stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), to employees, non-employees, and directors as an expense in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss over the service period based on a measurement of fair value for each stock-based award. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock units is the quoted closing market price per share on the grant date. Forfeitures are estimated on the grant date based on historical experience and management’s expectations of future forfeitures. To the extent actual forfeitures differ from the estimates, the difference is recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period in which the estimates are revised. The fair value of each grant is amortized as compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. |
Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency Transaction gains and losses arising from currency exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar functional currency are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Company’s statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Such transaction gains and losses may be realized or unrealized depending upon whether the transaction settled during the period or remains outstanding at the balance sheet date. The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. |
Net Loss Per Common Share | Net Loss Per Common Share Basic and diluted net loss per share of the Company’s common stock has been computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. For years in which there is a net loss, options and warrants are anti-dilutive and therefore excluded from diluted loss per share calculations. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: Year Ended 2023 2022 Net loss $ ( 44,603,316 ) $ ( 42,346,903 ) Weighted average number of common shares-basic 4,327,568 4,170,675 Net loss per share of common stock-basic $ ( 10.31 ) $ ( 10.15 ) Stock options and warrants that have not been exercised and unvested restricted stock units (See Notes 14 and 15) have been excluded from the diluted calculation as all periods presented have a net loss and the impact of these securities would be anti-dilutive. |
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) , which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss model. It also eliminates the concept of other-than-temporary impairment and requires credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than as a reduction in the amortized cost basis of the securities. These changes may result in earlier recognition of credit losses. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses , which narrowed the scope and changed the effective date for non-public entities for ASU 2016-13. The FASB subsequently issued supplemental guidance within ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief (“ASU 2019-05”) . ASU 2019-05 provides an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. The Company's adoption of ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023 had no impact on the Company's financial statements as there are no assets held at amortized cost on the balance sheet, and there are no credit losses associated with our available-for-sale debt securities. In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity which is intended to simplify various aspects of U.S. GAAP for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The Company's early adoption of ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2023 had no impact on the Company's financial statements and disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Management determined that although recently issued ASUs may enhance disclosures, the ASUs are not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI_3
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash consist of the following: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Cash $ 4,028,733 $ 3,805,156 Cash equivalents 9,694,948 13,197,559 Cash and cash equivalents 13,723,681 17,002,715 Restricted cash, current 192,475 192,475 Restricted cash, noncurrent 477,425 477,425 Restricted cash 669,900 669,900 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash $ 14,393,581 $ 17,672,615 |
SCHEDULE OF COMPUTATION OF NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: Year Ended 2023 2022 Net loss $ ( 44,603,316 ) $ ( 42,346,903 ) Weighted average number of common shares-basic 4,327,568 4,170,675 Net loss per share of common stock-basic $ ( 10.31 ) $ ( 10.15 ) |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | Property and equipment consisted of the following: December 31, December 31, Computer hardware and software $ 83,711 $ 262,203 Office furniture and equipment 1,113,980 1,113,980 Leasehold improvements 3,330,855 3,330,855 Property and equipment, gross 4,528,546 4,707,038 Less: accumulated depreciation ( 3,555,332 ) ( 3,093,223 ) Property and equipment, net $ 973,214 $ 1,613,815 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF LEASE COSTS | The following table contains a summary of the lease costs recognized under ASC 842 and other information pertaining to the Company’s operating leases for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: 2023 2022 Lease cost Operating lease cost $ 1,240,473 $ 1,240,473 Total lease cost $ 1,240,473 $ 1,240,473 Other information Weighted average remaining lease term 2.8 years 3.8 years Weighted average discount rate 8.00 % 8.00 % |
SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES | Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s non-cancelable lease agreements in effect at December 31, 2023, the following table summarizes the Company’s maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023: 2024 $ 1,747,447 2025 1,794,889 2026 1,688,145 Total lease payments $ 5,230,481 Less: imputed interest ( 555,127 ) Total $ 4,675,354 |
SUMMARY OF UNDISCOUNTED SUBLEASE CASH INFLOWS | Undiscounted sublease cash inflows have been summarized in the following table: 2024 $ 279,585 2025 291,697 2026 252,333 Total sublease payments $ 823,615 |
INVESTMENTS (Tables)
INVESTMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF MARKETABLE SECURITIES | The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as of December 31, 2023: Amortized Cost Gross Gross Fair Value Debt Securities: Corporate debt securities $ 7,183,066 $ 679 $( 1,420 ) $ 7,182,325 Total $ 7,183,066 $ 679 $( 1,420 ) $ 7,182,325 The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as of December 31, 2022: Amortized Cost Gross Gross Fair Value Debt Securities: Commercial paper $ 12,173,980 $ — $ — $ 12,173,980 Corporate debt securities 30,146,060 — ( 125,744 ) 30,020,316 Total $ 42,320,040 $ — $( 125,744 ) $ 42,194,296 |
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABLE FOR SALE DEBT SECURITIES BY CONTRACTUAL MATURITY | The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale marketable debt securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Fair Value Maturing in one year or less $ 7,183,066 $ 7,182,325 $ 7,183,066 $ 7,182,325 The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale marketable debt securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2022: Amortized Cost Fair Value Maturing in one year or less $ 42,320,040 $ 42,194,296 $ 42,320,040 $ 42,194,296 |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSET_2
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON RECURRING BASIS | The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level of the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine such fair values as of December 31, 2023: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash Equivalents: Money market funds $ 7,832,675 $ — $ — $ 7,832,675 Corporate debt securities — 1,862,273 — 1,862,273 Investments: Corporate debt securities — 7,182,325 — 7,182,325 $ 7,832,675 $ 9,044,598 $ — $ 16,877,273 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ — $ 39,450 $ 39,450 The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level of the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine such fair values as of December 31, 2022: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash Equivalents: Money Market funds $ 8,470,790 $ — $ — $ 8,470,790 Commercial paper — 1,494,538 — 1,494,538 Corporate debt securities — 3,232,231 — 3,232,231 Investments: Commercial paper — 12,173,980 — 12,173,980 Corporate debt securities — 30,020,316 — 30,020,316 $ 8,470,790 $ 46,921,065 $ — $ 55,391,855 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ — $ 36,868 $ 36,868 |
NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)
NOTES PAYABLE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF NOTES PAYABLE | The net carrying amounts of the liability components consists of the following: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Principal $ 16,303,738 $ 20,000,000 Less: debt discount ( 2,954,390 ) ( 2,954,390 ) Accretion of debt discount 2,558,866 1,734,485 Net carrying amount $ 15,908,214 $ 18,780,095 Less: current portion of long-term debt ( 15,908,214 ) ( 2,795,669 ) Total long-term debt, net of discount $ - $ 15,984,426 |
SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL MATURITIES ON LONG TERM DEBT | The following table summarizes t he future principal payments, including the $ 1,590,000 final payment, due under the current portion of long-term debt: Quarterly Periods Ending Principal Payments and final payment on Loan Agreement March 31, 2024 $ 2,205,970 June 30, 2024 2,279,075 September 30, 2024 13,408,693 December 31, 2024 — Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 17,893,738 Total $ 17,893,738 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)
ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF ACCRUED EXPENSES | Accrued expenses consisted of the following: December 31, December 31, Accrued pre-clinical and clinical costs $ 6,274,188 $ 2,137,317 Accrued product development costs 745,447 247,500 Accrued compensation 2,325,488 2,224,951 Accrued administrative costs 343,285 473,376 Accrued interest 1,342,098 916,108 Total $ 11,030,506 $ 5,999,252 |
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION AWAR_2
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE | Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Research and development expenses $ 377,734 $ 577,472 General and administrative expenses 3,092,420 5,142,165 Total stock-based compensation $ 3,470,154 $ 5,719,637 The total stock-based compensation expense recognized by award type was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Stock options $ 3,456,316 $ 5,719,637 Restricted stock units 13,838 - Total stock-based compensation $ 3,470,154 $ 5,719,637 |
SUMMARY OF FAIR VALUE OF OPTIONS GRANTED | The weighted average assumptions used principally in determining the fair value of stock options granted were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Risk free interest rate 3.82 % 1.99 % Expected dividend yield 0 % 0 % Expected term in years (employee options) 6.25 6.25 Expected volatility 101.47 % 98.08 % Estimated forfeiture rate 15.63 % 12.43 % |
SUMMARY OF OPTION ACTIVITY | A summary of stock option activity for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is presented below: Stock Options Shares Weighted Weighted Intrinsic Outstanding at December 31, 2021 510,870 $ 121.90 Granted 185,169 12.90 Exercised — - Forfeited or canceled ( 56,019 ) 107.13 Expired ( 22,024 ) 166.53 Outstanding at December 31, 2022 617,996 $ 88.99 Granted 291,151 5.15 Exercised ( 43,836 ) 0.85 Forfeited or canceled ( 155,046 ) 68.92 Expired ( 1,503 ) 146.78 Outstanding at December 31, 2023 708,762 $ 63.96 6.79 $ 20,216,363 Exercisable at December 31, 2023 407,882 $ 100.13 5.37 $ 6,243,603 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2023 663,007 $ 67.78 6.64 $ 17,879,915 |
SUMMARY OF NON-VESTED STOCK OPTIONS | As summary of non-vested stock options for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is presented below: Stock Options Shares Weighted Non-vested December 31, 2021 210,503 $ 67.80 Granted 185,169 10.19 Vested ( 107,269 ) 67.54 Forfeited ( 29,019 ) 43.06 Non-vested at December 31, 2022 259,384 $ 29.59 Granted 248,777 4.22 Vested ( 116,336 ) 30.49 Forfeited ( 90,945 ) 17.42 Non-vested at December 31, 2023 300,880 $ 11.96 |
Summary of RSU activity | A summary of RSU activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is presented below: RSUs Number of Shares Underlying RSUs Weighted Unvested at December 31, 2022 — $— Granted 31,076 4.84 Forfeited ( 13,165 ) 4.44 Vested — — Unvested at December 31, 2023 17,911 $ 5.14 |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Components Net Loss | The components of the Company's net loss are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 United States $( 36,133,358 ) $( 34,842,427 ) United Kingdom ( 8,455,452 ) ( 7,550,356 ) Australia ( 14,506 ) 45,880 Total $( 44,603,316 ) $( 42,346,903 ) |
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET | Significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax asset are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 U.S. and state net operating loss carryforwards $ 59,092,710 $ 53,438,141 Foreign net operating loss carryforwards 11,558,247 7,267,176 Tax credit carryforward 9,825,596 9,132,973 Stock-based compensation 5,819,822 8,661,477 Capitalized research and development 6,367,722 3,925,743 Accrued expenses 897,354 503,124 Other temporary differences 1,376,351 1,202,364 Subtotal 94,937,802 84,130,998 Valuation allowance ( 94,937,802 ) ( 84,130,998 ) Net deferred tax asset $ — $ — |
SCHEDULE OF EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE RECONCILIATION | Income tax benefits computed using the federal statutory income tax rate differs from the Company’s effective tax rate primarily due to the following: December 31, 2023 2022 Tax provision at statutory rate 21.00 % 21.00 % State income tax, net of federal benefit 5.94 % 5.53 % Permanent differences ( 0.28 )% ( 1.72 )% Foreign expected tax 4.46 % 4.08 % Tax credits 2.46 % 1.87 % Foreign income tax rate change 7.42 % — % Other ( 11.09 )% ( 5.99 )% Change in valuation reserve ( 29.91 )% ( 24.77 )% Total — % — % |
WARRANTS (Tables)
WARRANTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
CFF Warrant [Member] | |
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |
SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTION OF WARRANTS | Risk free interest rate 2.60 % Expected dividend yield 0 % Expected term in years 7.00 Expected volatility 83.5 % |
K2 Warrant [Member] | |
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |
SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTION OF WARRANTS | Risk free interest rate 0.60 % Expected dividend yield 0 % Expected term in years 10.00 Expected volatility 80.0 % |
Warrants [Member] | |
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |
SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTION OF WARRANTS | Risk free interest rate 0.90 % Expected dividend yield 0% Expected term in years 5.00 Expected volatility 100.6 % |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY (Tables)
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE LIABILITY | A roll forward of the fair value of the derivative liability for the year ended December 31, 2023 is presented below. December 31, 2023 Beginning balance, December 31, 2022 $ 36,868 Change in fair value of derivative liabilities 2,582 Ending balance, December 31, 2023 $ 39,450 |
LIQUIDITY (Details Narrative)
LIQUIDITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Jan. 31, 2024 | Jan. 29, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 13, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | $ 436,683,983 | $ 392,080,667 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities | 20,906,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance initial public offering | 109,000,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 244,302 | ||||||
Issuance costs incurred | $ 5,218 | $ 0 | |||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 | |||||
Jefferies LLC [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||||||
Net poceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions | $ 88,500,000 | ||||||
Aggregate common stock sold, shares | 4,325,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ 94,500,000 | ||||||
Sale of stock, price per share | $ 19 | ||||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | ||||||
Additional shares of common stock | 648,750 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs, shares | 4,325,000 | ||||||
May Thirty One Two Thousend Thirty Three [Member] | |||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||||||
Aggregate common stock sold, shares | 14,106 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ 114,000 | ||||||
Issuance costs incurred | 5,200 | ||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ 16,800,000 | ||||||
May Thirty One Two Thousend Thirty Three [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | |||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||||||
Commission percentage | 3% | ||||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ 16,800,000 | ||||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ 21,237,000 | ||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ 75,000,000 |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI_4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - SCHEDULE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Cash | $ 4,028,733 | $ 3,805,156 |
Cash Equivalents | 9,694,948 | 13,197,559 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 13,723,681 | 17,002,715 |
Restricted cash, current | 192,475 | 192,475 |
Restricted cash, noncurrent | 477,425 | 477,425 |
Restricted cash | 669,900 | 669,900 |
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows | $ 14,393,581 | $ 17,672,615 |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI_5
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - SCHEDULE OF COMPUTATION OF NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Weighted average number of common shares-basic | 4,327,568 | 4,170,675 |
Net loss per share basic | $ (10.31) | $ (10.15) |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI_6
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 14, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Stockholders Equity, Reverse Stock Split | 1-for-30 | ||
Restricted cash | $ 669,900 | $ 669,900 | |
Restricted cash, current | 192,475 | 192,475 | |
Restricted cash, noncurrent | 477,425 | 477,425 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current | $ 2,447,549 | $ 791,616 | |
Change in valuation reserve | (29.91%) | (24.77%) | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Impairment charges | $ 0 | 0 | |
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life | 3 years | ||
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life | 3 years | ||
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life | 5 years | ||
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | ||
Deferred Tax Assets [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Change in valuation reserve | 100% | ||
UNITED KINGDOM | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cash held in subsidiary | $ 3,772,000 | 2,805,000 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and investments | 3,772,000 | 2,805,000 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current | 1,192,000 | $ 136,000 | |
Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Restricted cash | 669,900 | ||
Restricted cash, current | 192,475 | ||
Restricted cash, noncurrent | $ 477,425 |
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS (Details
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost | $ 7,183,066,000 | $ 42,320,040 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale | 7,182,325,000 | 42,194,296 |
Other investments and Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basic | 7,183,066 | 42,320,040 |
Other Investments and Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax | 679 | 0 |
Other Investments and Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax | (1,420) | (125,744) |
Other Investments and Debt Securities, Available-for-sale | 7,182,325 | 42,194,296 |
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||
Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost | 7,183,066 | 30,146,060 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax | 679 | 0 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax | (1,420) | (125,744) |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale | $ 7,182,325 | 30,020,316 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost | 12,173,980 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax | 0 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax | 0 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale | $ 12,173,980 |
INVESTMENTS - SUMMARIZES THE AM
INVESTMENTS - SUMMARIZES THE AMORTIZED COST AND FAIR VALUE (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One | $ 7,183,066,000 | $ 42,320,040 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost | 7,183,066,000 | 42,320,040 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One | 7,182,325,000 | 42,194,296 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value | $ 7,182,325,000 | $ 42,194,296 |
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABLE FOR SALE
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABLE FOR SALE DEBT SECURITIES BY CONTRACTUAL MATURITY (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One | $ 7,183,066,000 | $ 42,320,040 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One | 7,182,325,000 | 42,194,296 |
Amortized Cost | 7,183,066,000 | 42,320,040 |
Fair Value | $ 7,182,325,000 | $ 42,194,296 |
INVESTMENTS (Details Narrative)
INVESTMENTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale | $ 7,182,325,000 | $ 42,194,296 |
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS AND LIABILIT
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON RECURRING BASIS (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Derivative Liability, Current | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value, Total | $ 16,877,273 | $ 55,391,855 |
Liabilities, Fair Value | 39,450 | 36,868 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 7,832,675 | 8,470,790 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 12,173,980 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Term Deposits [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 1,494,538 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 7,182,325 | 30,020,316 |
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 1,862,273 | 3,232,231 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value, Total | 7,832,675 | 8,470,790 |
Liabilities, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 7,832,675 | 8,470,790 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 0 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Term Deposits [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 0 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value, Total | 9,044,598 | 46,921,065 |
Liabilities, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 12,173,980 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Term Deposits [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 1,494,538 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 7,182,325 | 30,020,316 |
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 1,862,273 | 3,232,231 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value, Total | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities, Fair Value | 39,450 | 36,868 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 0 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Term Deposits [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | 0 | |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Equivalents, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Marketable Securities, Fair Value | $ 0 | $ 0 |
LICENSE AGREEMENT (Details Narr
LICENSE AGREEMENT (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Feb. 12, 2023 | Nov. 17, 2022 | May 26, 2021 | Sep. 20, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent | $ 44,411 | $ 44,411 | $ 22,205 | |||||||
Potential milestone payments | 1,225,000 | |||||||||
Research and Development Expense [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Upfront cash payment | 0 | |||||||||
Jenrin Agreement [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Upfront cash payment | $ 250,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||
Jenrin Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Potential milestone payments | $ 18,400,000 | |||||||||
UCSF Lincense Agreement [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Potential milestone payments | 1,200,000 | |||||||||
Accrued pre-clinical cost | $ 1,625,000 | $ 400,000 | 300,000 | 2,325,000 | ||||||
License issuance fee | $ 750,000 | $ 1,500,000 | ||||||||
Additional payment of indication milestone | 50,000 | |||||||||
Installment of license issuance fee | $ 375,000 | |||||||||
UCSF Lincense Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Potential milestone payments | $ 153,150,000 | |||||||||
Cspc License Agreement [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Upfront cash payment | $ 7,500,000 | |||||||||
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent | $ 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 | ||||||||
Installment of license issuance fee | $ 7,500,000 | |||||||||
Cspc License Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Potential milestone payments | 555,000,000 | |||||||||
Installment of license issuance fee | $ 5,000,000 | |||||||||
Cspc License Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||||||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Potential milestone payments | 130,000,000 | |||||||||
Installment of license issuance fee | $ 2,500,000 |
SUMMARY OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPME
SUMMARY OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 4,528,546 | $ 4,707,038 |
Less: accumulated depreciation | (3,555,332) | (3,093,223) |
Property and equipment, net | 973,214 | 1,613,815 |
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 83,711 | 262,203 |
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 1,113,980 | 1,113,980 |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 3,330,855 | $ 3,330,855 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Depreciation | $ 641,000 | $ 763,000 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Aug. 26, 2021 ft² | Aug. 21, 2017 USD ($) ft² | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||
Sublease income | $ 226,153 | $ 220,531 | ||
Lease expenses | $ 1,700,005 | $ 1,652,563 | ||
Sublease Agreement Description | Effective August 26, 2021, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with a third party to sublease 12,112 square feet of the 30,023 square feet currently being leased under one of its two existing lease agreements. The sublease commenced on October 1, 2021 and was scheduled to end on October 31, 2026, however, it is in the process of being terminated early. | |||
Sublease to third party | ft² | 12,112 | |||
Total sublease area | ft² | 30,023 | |||
Third And Fourth Anniversary [Member] | ||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||
Irrevocable letter of credit | $ 50,000,000 | |||
August 2017 Lease Agreement [Member] | ||||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | ||||
Area of office space | ft² | 63,256 | |||
Leasehold improvements | $ 2,071,000 | |||
Irrevocable letter of credit | $ 769,900 | |||
Unsecured letter of credit | $ 669,900 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 1,747,447 |
2025 | 1,794,889 |
2026 | 1,688,145 |
Total lease payments | 5,230,481 |
Less: imputed interest | (555,127) |
Operating Lease, Liability | $ 4,675,354 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - SCHEDULE OF LEASE COSTS (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease cost | $ 1,240,473 | $ 1,240,473 |
Lease, Cost, Total | $ 1,240,473 | $ 1,240,473 |
Weighted average remaining lease term | 2 years 9 months 18 days | 3 years 9 months 18 days |
Weighted average discount rate | 8% | 8% |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_4
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - SUMMARY OF UNDISCOUNTED SUBLEASE CASH INFLOWS (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 279,585 |
2025 | 291,697 |
2026 | 252,333 |
Total sublease payments | $ 823,615 |
NOTES PAYABLE - SCHEDULE OF NOT
NOTES PAYABLE - SCHEDULE OF NOTES PAYABLE (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Principal | $ 16,303,738 | $ 20,000,000 |
Less: debt discount | (2,954,390) | (2,954,390) |
Accretion of debt discount | 2,558,866 | 1,734,485 |
Net carrying amount | 15,908,214 | 18,780,095 |
Less: current portion of long-term debt | (15,908,214) | (2,795,669) |
Total long-term debt, net of discount | $ 0 | $ 15,984,426 |
NOTES PAYABLE - SCHEDULE OF PRI
NOTES PAYABLE - SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL MATURITIES ON LONG TERM DEBT (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 | $ 17,893,738 |
Total | 17,893,738 |
March 31, 2024 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 | 2,205,970 |
June 30, 2024 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 | 2,279,075 |
September 30, 2024 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 | 13,408,693 |
December 31, 2024 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Total Fiscal Year Ending 2024 | $ 0 |
NOTES PAYABLE (Details Narrativ
NOTES PAYABLE (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Mar. 06, 2024 | Jul. 28, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2022 | Nov. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount | $ 2,954,390 | $ 2,954,390 | |||||
Interest Expense, Debt | 3,810,000 | 3,097,000 | |||||
Lenders [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount | 2,954,000 | ||||||
K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt issuance cost | $ 1,244,000 | ||||||
Insurance Policy [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Prepaid Expense, Current | $ 345,667 | 418,750 | |||||
Loan Agreement [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Notes payable | $ 373,320 | $ 452,250 | $ 984,375 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment | $ 38,741 | $ 51,387 | $ 111,041 | ||||
Monthly loan payments term | ten-month period | nine-month period | nine-month period | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.15% | 5.40% | 3.64% | ||||
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 13.75% | ||||||
Secured debt | $ 17,893,738 | ||||||
Debt Instrument, Description | The loan matures on August 1, 2024 and the Company is obligated to make interest only payments for the first 24 months and then interest and equal principal payments for the next 24 months commencing on September 1, 2022. | ||||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Aug. 01, 2024 | ||||||
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | $ 1,125,000 | $ 875,000 | $ 5,000,000 | ||||
Conversion price per share | $ 7.875 | $ 4.5 | $ 282 | ||||
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock, exercised | 142,857 | 2,873 | 194,444 | ||||
Exercise price of warrants | $ 208.8 | ||||||
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises | $ 472,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from prepayment and default features | 546,000 | ||||||
Final payment | 1,590,000 | $ 1,590,000 | |||||
Increase in fair value of conversion option | $ 573,000 | ||||||
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Secured debt | $ 20,000,000 | ||||||
Event of Default - Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5% | ||||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Aug. 01, 2024 | ||||||
Amended loan agreement | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Instrument, Description | The Company entered into an Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement (the "Amended Loan and Security Agreement") on October 25, 2022. The Amended Loan and Security Agreement defers the commencement of principal repayments by a one-year period from September 1, 2022 to September 1, 2023 and if the Company raises at least $30 million in net proceeds through capital raising transactions, the commencement of principal repayments will be deferred by an additional six months to March 1, 2024. Interest accrues at a variable annual rate equal to the greater of (i) 8.5% and (ii) the rate of interest noted in The Wall Street Journal, Money Rates section, as the “Prime Rate” plus 5.25%, in each case, subject to a step-down of 25 basis points upon the funding of the second tranche. | ||||||
Debt issuance cost | $ 119,000 | ||||||
Debt 1 [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | 2,000,000 | ||||||
Debt 1a [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | $ 4,125,000 | $ 875,000 | |||||
Debt 1a [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Conversion price per share | $ 4.5 | ||||||
Debt 1a [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Conversion price per share | $ 282 | ||||||
Debt 1b [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | $ 1,125,000 | ||||||
Debt 1b [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Conversion price per share | $ 7.875 | ||||||
Debt 1b [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Conversion price per share | $ 282 | ||||||
Debt 2 [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | $ 3,000,000 | ||||||
Conversion price per share | $ 282 |
SCHEDULE OF ACCRUED EXPENSES (D
SCHEDULE OF ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrued pre-clinical and clinical costs | $ 6,274,188 | $ 2,137,317 |
Accrued product development costs | 745,447 | 247,500 |
Accrued compensation | 2,325,488 | 2,224,951 |
Accrued administrative costs | 343,285 | 473,376 |
Accrued interest | 1,342,098 | 916,108 |
Total | $ 11,030,506 | $ 5,999,252 |
COMMON STOCK (Details Narrative
COMMON STOCK (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Jan. 31, 2024 | Jan. 29, 2024 | Feb. 14, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 13, 2023 | |
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Common stock, shares authorized | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 | |||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 | |||||
Common stock, shares issued | 4,423,683 | 4,171,297 | |||||
Common Shares | 4,423,683 | 4,171,297 | |||||
Gross proceeds from sale of stock | $ 244,302 | ||||||
Stockholders Equity, Reverse Stock Split | 1-for-30 | ||||||
Issuance costs incurred | $ 5,218 | $ 0 | |||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 43,836 | ||||||
Warrant [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock, exercised | 0 | 0 | |||||
Equity Option [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 43,836 | 0 | |||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | $ 129,740 | $ 0 | |||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ 16,800,000 | ||||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Common stock, shares issued | 5,200 | ||||||
Aggregate common stock sold, shares | 14,106 | ||||||
Gross proceeds from sale of stock | $ 114,000 | ||||||
Issuance costs incurred | 295,000 | ||||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ 16,800,000 | ||||||
Professional Services Agreement [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Shares issued | 0 | 1,666 | |||||
K2HV Amended Loan and Security Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Shares issued | 194,444 | 0 | |||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | ||||||
Aggregate common stock sold, shares | 4,325,000 | ||||||
Purchase price per share | $ 19 | ||||||
Gross proceeds from sale of stock | $ 94,500,000 | ||||||
Shares issued | 4,325,000 | ||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ 75,000,000 | ||||||
Gross proceeds from sale of stock | $ 21,237,000 |
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF NET D
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
U.S. and state net operating loss carryforwards | $ 59,092,710 | $ 53,438,141 |
Foreign net operating loss carryforward | 11,558,247 | 7,267,176 |
Tax credit carryforward | 9,825,596 | 9,132,973 |
Stock based compensation | 5,819,822 | 8,661,477 |
Capitalized research and development | 6,367,722 | 3,925,743 |
Accrued expenses | 897,354 | 503,124 |
Other temporary differences | 1,376,351 | 1,202,364 |
Subtotal | 94,937,802 | 84,130,998 |
Valuation allowance | (94,937,802) | (84,130,998) |
Net deferred tax asset | $ 0 | $ 0 |
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS NET LOSS
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS NET LOSS (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
UNITED STATES | ||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
Net Income (Loss) | (36,133,358) | (34,842,427) |
UNITED KINGDOM | ||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
Net Income (Loss) | (8,455,452) | (7,550,356) |
AUSTRALIA | ||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (14,506) | $ 45,880 |
SCHEDULE OF EFFECTIVE INCOME TA
SCHEDULE OF EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE RECONCILIATION - (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Tax provision at statutory rate | 21% | 21% |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 5.94% | 5.53% |
Permanent differences | (0.28%) | (1.72%) |
Foreign expected tax | 4.46% | 4.08% |
Tax credits | 2.46% | 1.87% |
Foreign income tax rate change | 7.42% | 0% |
Other | (11.09%) | (5.99%) |
Change in valuation reserve | (29.91%) | (24.77%) |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total | 0% | 0% |
INCOME TAXES (Details Narrative
INCOME TAXES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Research and development tax credit carryforwards | $ 10,046,000 | $ 9,376,000 | |
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance increase | 10,807,000 | 8,633,000 | |
Capitalized R&D costs | 23,557,000 | 14,523,000 | |
Uncertain tax position | $ 0 | 0 | |
Capitalize and amortize research and development, description | We will amortize these costs for tax purposes over 5 years for R&D performed in the U.S. and over 15 years for R&D performed outside the U.S. | ||
Federal [Member] | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 218,633,000 | $ 197,846,000 | |
Operating loss carryforwards expiration year | 2029 | ||
Net operating loss carryforwards no expiration | $ 218,633,000 | $ 162,282,000 | |
Net operating loss carryforwards limitation percentage on taxable income | 80% | 80% | |
MASSACHUSETTS [Member] | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 208,042,000 | $ 188,273,000 | |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Research and development tax credit carryforwards | $ 2,687,000 | $ 90,000 |
PREFERRED STOCK (Additional Inf
PREFERRED STOCK (Additional Information) (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 20, 2022 | Oct. 12, 2022 | |
Preferred stock authorised | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 | ||
Preferred share, issued | 0 | 0 | ||
Preferred stock outstanding | 0 | 0 | ||
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | ||||
Preferred share, issued | 500,894.04 | 1,002,247.048 | ||
Stock issued during period, shares, reverse stock splits | 501,353.008 | |||
Preferred stock outstanding | 0.008 | |||
Preferred Stock, Description | Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive $0.001 in cash for each 10 whole shares of Series A Preferred Stock immediately prior to the Redemption. |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jan. 01, 2024 | Apr. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jan. 01, 2023 | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Option granted expected term | 6 years 3 months | ||||
Total unrecognized compensation expense | $ 62,000 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense, not yet recognized period of recognition | 3 years 2 months 19 days | ||||
Equity Option [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Weighted average grant-date fair value, options granted | $ 4.2 | $ 10.2 | |||
Average intrinsic value of options exercised | $ 92,689 | $ 0 | |||
Total unrecognized compensation expense | $ 2,769,000 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense, not yet recognized period of recognition | 1 year 5 months 26 days | ||||
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 4 years | ||||
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of outstanding common shares | 7% | ||||
Shares available for future issuance | 1,436,558 | ||||
Shares available for future grants | 741,870 | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 4 years | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period | 10 years | ||||
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | January 1, 2022 [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of outstanding common shares | 7% | ||||
Increase in number of shares of common stock available for issuance | 291,991 | ||||
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | January 1, 2024 [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of outstanding common shares | 7% | ||||
Increase in number of shares of common stock available for issuance | 309,658 | ||||
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Shares available for future issuance | 1,746,215 | ||||
Shares available for future grants | 899,015 | ||||
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Evergreen Provision [Member] | |||||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of outstanding common shares | 7% | ||||
Increase in number of shares of common stock available for issuance | 309,658 | ||||
Shares available for future issuance | 1,746,215 | ||||
Shares available for future grants | 899,015 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR_2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS - SCHEDULE OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ 3,470,154 | $ 5,719,637 |
Research and Development Expense [Member] | ||
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | 377,734 | 577,472 |
General And Administrative Expense [Member] | ||
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | 3,092,420 | 5,142,165 |
Stock Options [member] | ||
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | 3,456,316 | 5,719,637 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ||
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ 13,838 | $ 0 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR_3
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS - SUMMARY OF FAIR VALUE OF OPTIONS GRANTED (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items] | ||
Expected term in years | 6 years 3 months | |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ||
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items] | ||
Risk free interest rate | 3.82% | 1.99% |
Expected dividend yield | 0% | 0% |
Expected term in years | 6 years 3 months | 6 years 3 months |
Expected volatility | 101.47% | 98.08% |
Estimated Forfeiture Rate | 15.63% | 12.43% |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR_4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS - SUMMARY OF OPTION ACTIVITY (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | ||
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 617,996 | 510,870 |
Granted | 291,151 | 185,169 |
Shares, Exercised | (43,836) | |
Shares, Forfeited or canceled | (155,046) | (56,019) |
Shares, Expired | (1,503) | (22,024) |
Shares, Outstanding, Ending balance | 708,762 | 617,996 |
Shares, Exercisable | 407,882 | |
Shares, Vested and expected to vest | 663,007 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 88.99 | $ 121.9 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | 5.15 | 12.9 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | 0.85 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited | 68.92 | 107.13 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price , Expired | 146.78 | 166.53 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | 63.96 | $ 88.99 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | 100.13 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest | $ 67.78 | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years, Outstanding | 6 years 9 months 14 days | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years, Vested | 5 years 4 months 13 days | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years, Vested and expected to vest | 6 years 7 months 20 days | |
Average Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $ 20,216,363 | |
Average Intrinsic Value, Vested | 6,243,603 | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest | $ 17,879,915 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR_5
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS - SUMMARY OF NON-VESTED STOCK OPTION (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Granted | 291,151 | 185,169 |
Non-vested stock options | ||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Shares Non-vested , Beginning balance | 259,384 | 210,503 |
Granted | 248,777 | 185,169 |
Shares, Vested | (116,336) | (107,269) |
Shares, Forfeited | (90,945) | (29,019) |
Shares Outstanding, Ending balance | 300,880 | 259,384 |
Weighted Average Fair Value Non Vested, Beginning Balance | $ 29.59 | $ 67.8 |
Weighted average grant-date fair value, options granted | 4.22 | 10.19 |
Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested | 30.49 | 67.54 |
Weighted Average Fair Value, Forfeited | 17.42 | 43.06 |
Weighted Average Fair Value Non Vested, Ending Balance | $ 11.96 | $ 29.59 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR_6
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS - Summary of RSU Activity (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | shares | 31,076 |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | $ 4.84 |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period | shares | 13,165 |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | $ 4.44 |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance | shares | 17,911 |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance | $ / shares | $ 5.14 |
WARRANTS (Details Narrative)
WARRANTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Mar. 06, 2024 | Oct. 16, 2020 | Jul. 28, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jan. 26, 2018 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 43,836 | |||||
Debt face amount | $ 16,303,738 | $ 20,000,000 | ||||
Warrant [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock, exercised | 0 | 0 | ||||
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Debt face amount | $ 20,000,000 | |||||
CFF Warrant [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | 33,334 | |||||
Exercise price of warrants | $ 396 | |||||
Warrant exercisable price per share | $ 396 | |||||
Investment Agreement [Member] | CFF Warrant [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | 50,207 | 33,334 | ||||
Exercise price of warrants | $ 283.81 | |||||
Warrant exercisable price per share | $ 283.81 | |||||
Weighted average remaining life of warrants | 1 year 7 months 6 days | |||||
Warrant expire date | Jan. 26, 2025 | |||||
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants | $ 6,215,225 | |||||
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Exercise price of warrants | $ 208.8 | |||||
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock, exercised | 142,857 | 2,873 | 194,444 | |||
Warrant exercisable price per share | $ 208.8 | |||||
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 Warrant [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | 2,873 | |||||
Exercise price of warrants | $ 208.8 | |||||
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock, exercised | 2,873 | |||||
Warrant exercisable price per share | $ 208.8 | |||||
Warrant expire date | Jul. 28, 2030 | |||||
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants | $ 472,409 | |||||
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 Warrant [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Debt face amount | $ 50,000,000 | |||||
Professional Services Agreement [Member] | Warrants [Member] | Investor Relations Service Provider [Member] | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | 14,000 | |||||
Exercise price of warrants | $ 32.1 | |||||
Warrant exercisable price per share | $ 32.1 | |||||
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants | $ 334,740 |
SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE AS
SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTION OF WARRANTS (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 |
CFF Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 2.6 |
CFF Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 0 |
CFF Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term | 7 years |
CFF Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 83.5 |
Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 0.9 |
Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | |
Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term | 5 years |
Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 100.6 |
K2 Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 0.6 |
K2 Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 0 |
K2 Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term | 10 years |
K2 Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input | 80 |
SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE OF DERIV
SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE LIABILITY (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance, December 31, 2022 | $ 36,868 | |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | 2,582 | $ (96,842) |
Ending balance, December 31, 2023 | $ 39,450 | $ 36,868 |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY (Details N
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jul. 28, 2020 | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value | $ 39,450 | $ 36,868 | |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives | $ (2,582) | $ 96,842 | |
Probability of decreased repayment of loan | 10% | 35% | |
Probability of increased in repayment of loan | 40% | 55% | |
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | |||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||
Secured debt | $ 17,893,738 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value | 39,450 | $ 36,868 | |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives | $ 2,582 | ||
Loan Agreement [Member] | K2 HealthVentures LLC [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member] | |||
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |||
Secured debt | $ 20,000,000 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narr
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narrative) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Feb. 08, 2024 USD ($) Days | Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2024 $ / shares shares | Jan. 29, 2024 USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2024 shares | Apr. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Mar. 06, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Jun. 13, 2023 USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2023 shares | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Common stock, par value | $ / shares | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ | $ 244,302 | ||||||||||
Common Shares | shares | 4,423,683 | 4,171,297 | |||||||||
Issuance costs incurred, net proceeds | $ | $ 5,218 | $ 0 | |||||||||
K2 HealthVentures LLC Debt Conversion [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Outstanding Loan | $ | $ 1,125,000 | ||||||||||
Common Shares | shares | 142,857 | ||||||||||
Conversion price per share | $ / shares | $ 7.875 | ||||||||||
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Percentage of outstanding common shares | 7% | ||||||||||
Shares available for future issuance | shares | 1,436,558 | ||||||||||
Shares available for future grants | shares | 741,870 | ||||||||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ | $ 16,800,000 | ||||||||||
May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Aggregate common stock sold, shares | shares | 14,106 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ | $ 114,000 | ||||||||||
Issuance costs incurred, net proceeds | $ | 295,000 | ||||||||||
Maximum [Member] | May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ | $ 16,800,000 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Market value of listed securities | $ | $ 35,000,000 | ||||||||||
Consecutive business days | Days | 10 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Jefferies LLC [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Aggregate common stock sold, shares | shares | 4,325,000 | ||||||||||
additional shares of common stock | shares | 648,750 | ||||||||||
Common stock, par value | $ / shares | $ 0.0001 | ||||||||||
Purchase price per share | $ / shares | $ 19 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ | $ 94,500,000 | ||||||||||
Net Poceeds after deducting Underwriting Discounts and Commissions | $ | $ 88,500,000 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | 2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Shares available for future issuance | shares | 1,746,215 | ||||||||||
Shares available for future grants | shares | 899,015 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | 2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | Evergreen Provision [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Increases in number of shares of common stock available for issuance, minimum percentage of outstanding common stock | 7% | ||||||||||
Increase in number of shares of common stock available for issuance | shares | 309,658 | ||||||||||
Percentage of outstanding common shares | 7% | ||||||||||
Shares available for future issuance | shares | 1,746,215 | ||||||||||
Shares available for future grants | shares | 899,015 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2023 Sale Agreement [Member] | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ | $ 21,237,000 | ||||||||||
Authorized to offer and sell up of common stock | $ | $ 75,000,000 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Consolidate
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Operating expenses: | ||
Research and development | $ 31,167,660 | $ 16,136,826 |
General and administrative | 13,909,641 | 18,698,619 |
Litigation settlement | 0 | 5,000,000 |
Total operating expenses | 45,077,301 | 39,835,445 |
Operating loss | (45,077,301) | (39,835,445) |
Other income (expense), net: | ||
Other income (expense), net | 3,389,440 | (48,773) |
Interest Income (Expense), Net | (2,923,974) | (2,132,091) |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | (2,582) | 96,842 |
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), net | 11,101 | (427,436) |
Other income (expense), net | 473,985 | (2,511,458) |
Net loss | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Net loss per share basic | $ (10.31) | $ (10.15) |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ (10.31) | $ (10.15) |
Weighted average number of common shares-basic | 4,327,568 | 4,170,675 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted | 4,327,568 | 4,170,675 |
Comprehensive loss: | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (44,603,316) | $ (42,346,903) |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities | 124,536 | (63,647) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 124,536 | (63,647) |
Total comprehensive loss | $ (44,478,780) | $ (42,410,550) |