Advanced Biotherapy, Inc., a development stage company, engages in the research and development for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as AIDS; multiple sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis; corneal transplant rejection; uveitis; and certain autoimmune skin diseases, including psoriasis and alopecia. The company is developing biological drugs based on an anti-cytokine platform technology, which uses antibodies directed against certain selected cytokines. It conducts research activities in Maryland. The company was founded by Simon Skurkovich in 1985 under the name Advanced Biotherapy Concepts, Inc. It changed its name to Advanced Biotherapy, Inc. in 2000. The company is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California.