Stock Option Plans and 401(k) Plan (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 4,041,400	$ 2,460,100
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1,091,300	848,800
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	227,700	176,200
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Warrant (Officers & Directors) [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	11,400	$ 145,100
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Vested Warrant (Officers, Directors & Consultants) [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 852,200
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Vested Warrant (Officers, Directors & Consultants) [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense		$ 527,500
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,950,100	1,611,300
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	93,800	98,800
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Warrant (Officers & Directors) [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	15,600	$ 283,100
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Vested Warrant (Officers, Directors & Consultants) [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,840,700
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Vested Warrant (Officers, Directors & Consultants) [Member]
Total stock-based compensation expense		$ 1,229,400