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Quoin Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ: QNRX $5.57 USDMicro-cap (~$20M, Aug 2026) MCAP

Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company founded in 2018 and based in Ashburn, Virginia, focused exclusively on rare and orphan dermatologic diseases. Its lead program, QRX003 — a topical serine protease inhibitor lotion for Netherton syndrome — holds Orphan Drug Designation in the US, EU, and Japan plus FDA Fast Track and Rare Pediatric Disease designations, and received FDA conditional approval of QYLEKI as its proposed brand name in June 2026. The company submitted the first-ever IND for Peeling Skin Syndrome (FDA-cleared July 2026) and is advancing a topical rapamycin platform (QRX009) toward clinical testing across Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. As of June 30, 2026 the company held approximately $10.8 million in cash and marketable securities, which management stated would fund operations into 2027.

Company Info

Sector:Biotechnology / Rare Dermatologic Diseases
Headquarters:Ashburn, Virginia, USA
Founded:2018

Upcoming Milestones & Key Dates

2H 2026
Clinical

Initiation of first company-sponsored Phase 2/3 study of QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome

Before end of 2026
Regulatory

Planned IND submission for an additional QRX009 topical rapamycin indication

Clinical Development Pipeline

QRX003 (QYLEKI)

Target: Topical serine protease inhibitor (SPINK5 pathway)
Netherton Syndrome
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

QRX003

Target: Topical serine protease inhibitor
Peeling Skin Syndrome
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

QRX009

Target: Topical rapamycin platform
Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

QRX008

Target: Topical formulation
Scleroderma
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

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Leadership Team

Dr. Michael Myers

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Denise Carter

Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Director

Sally Lawlor

Chief Financial Officer

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Ashburn, VA, USA
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