Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (1,296,279)	$ (700,454)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	7,195	7,234
Stock-based compensation expense	483,485	16,902
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Grant funds receivable	119,978	31,386
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17,102	(3,657)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	39,455	29,707
Total adjustments	667,215	81,572
Net cash used in operating activities	$ (629,064)	(618,882)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment		(15,850)
Net cash used in investing activities		(15,850)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from sale of preferred stock		$ 2,679,809
Net proceeds from sale of common stock	$ 238,198
Net cash provided by financing activities	238,198	$ 2,679,809
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(390,866)	2,045,077
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,060,348	1,101,651
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 669,482	$ 3,146,728