Research Funding - (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Additional Funding Agreement Terms [Member] - Phase 3 Intus Study [Member] - USD ($)	Total
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]
Research funding, award amount	$ 17,725,734
Project initiation payment	3,000,000
Future operational milestone payments	$ 14,725,734

Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Award Amount

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Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Future Compensation

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The amount of compensation earned (contract income) under a research and development arrangement accounted for as a contract to perform research and development for others.

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