Advanced Life Sciences was founded in 1999 to develop potential new drug candidates in disease categories including viral diseases, cancer and inflammation. The company was formed through the spin-off of MediChem Research's proprietary drug development portfolio. Advanced Life Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the areas of infectious disease, inflammation and oncology. The company's mission is to create innovative drugs to improve health and quality of life.