Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments And Contingencies

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Commitments And Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
 
Office Lease
 
In 2013, the Company entered into a lease for new corporate office space location in Baltimore, Maryland. The lease provides for three months of rent abatement and includes escalating rent payments. Rent expense is recognized on a straight‑line basis over the term of the lease. Rent expense under the lease amounted to approximately $142,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Pursuant to the terms of such lease, the Company’s future lease obligation is as follows: 
Year ending December 31,
 
2018
$
158,716

2019

 
$
158,716


 
Obligations to Contract Research Organizations and External Service Providers
 
The Company has entered into agreements with contract research organizations and other external service providers for services, primarily in connection with the clinical trials and development of the Company’s product candidates. The Company was contractually obligated for up to approximately $1.9 million of future services under these agreements as of December 31, 2017, for which amounts have not been accrued as services have not been performed. The Company’s actual contractual obligations will vary depending upon several factors, including the progress and results of the underlying services.