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Autolus Ph1/2 ALLCAR19 Results and EHA 2020 Investor Call Summary

On Friday, June 12, Autolus held an investor call (press release/ presentation), highlighting updated clinical data from the AUTO1 (CD19 CAR-T) Ph1/2 ALLCAR19 study in ≥2L adult ALL. The data was also presented at EHA (Claire Roddie et al, June 2020). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the significance of this data, and particularly how it compares to competitor CD19 CAR-Ts from Novartis (Kymriah), Gilead (Yescarta), and Cellectis (UCART19).

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Ziopharm Appoints Carl June as Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board

On Monday, June 15, Ziopharm announced (press release) the appointment of Carl June as chairman to the company’s newly formed scientific advisory board (SAB). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on this appointment, particularly around June’s experience pioneering the initial CAR-T studies leading to the commercialization of Kymriah.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Thoughts on Ziopharm’s CAR-T And TCR-T Program Updates, Including Their Rapid Personalized Manufacturing Technology; Q1 2020 Call

On May 7, 2020, Ziopharm held their Q1 2020 earnings call (press release/slides), highlighting their clinical and regulatory milestones for both TCR-T and CAR-T programs. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Ziopharm’s CD19 CAR-T and TCR-T pipeline, particularly within the context of COVID-19.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Gilead Announces EMA Approval for End-to-End Yescarta CAR-T Manufacturing at Amsterdam Facility

On Friday, June 12, Gilead announced (press release) that the European Medicine Agency (EMA) has approved the company’s Amsterdam facility for end-to-end manufacturing of Yescarta. Below, FENIX highlights the potential impact on Yescarta’s EU turn-around-time (TAT), and the effect this may have on Kymriah sales.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Autolus Ph1 Alexander Results and ASCO 2020 Investor Call Summary

On Monday, June 1, Autolus held an investor call (press release/presentation), highlighting updated clinical data from the AUTO3 (CD19/22 dual CAR-T) Ph1/2 Alexander study in ≥3L DLBCL. The data was also presented at ASCO (Wendy Osborne et al, May 2020). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the significance of this data, and particularly how it compares to competitor autologous CD19 CAR-Ts from Novartis (Kymriah), Gilead (Yescarta), and BMS (liso-cel).

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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New Autolus AUTO1 Pivotal Trial in Adult ALL Posted

A new Autolus-sponsored AUTO1 Ph1b/2 AUTO1-AL1 trial in R/R adult ALL has been observed on CT.gov. Of note, the trial uses a split dosing regimen. Below, FENIX provides insights on this new pivotal trial and how a split dose could differentiate Autolus’s position compared to CAR-T leaders Novartis and Gilead in R/R adult ALL.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Autolus Provides Update on CAR-T Program; Q1 2020 Call

On Thursday, May 7, Autolus held their Q1 2020 earnings call (press release/slides), highlighting their current clinical progress, enrollment, and potential initiation of their pivotal trial AUTO1-AL1 in adult R/R ALL. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Autolus’s cell therapy program, particularly in the context of the ongoing health emergency.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Thoughts on Yescarta vs Kymriah Q1 2020 Sales Comparison

Yescarta sales continued to grow versus the previous quarter (Q4 2019), seemingly with little initial impact from COVID-19, in contrast to Kymriah which reported a slight dip in Q1 2020 sales (see previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on published revenues and possible factors influencing HCPs’ CAR-T prescribing preferences.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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