Tag Archives: CAR-T

Two New Gracell Early Ph1 Trials in MM and NHL Posted

Two new early Ph1 trials from Gracell have been observed on CT.gov: a BCMA/CD19 dual CAR-T in ≥4L R/R MM and another trial evaluating GC022F, a CD22 CAR-T rapidly manufactured <24 hours in ≥2L R/R NHL. Interestingly, both trials are being conducted at the same hospital. Below, FENIX provides insights on these new trials, particularly around how a BCMA/CD19 dual CAR-T could differentiate Gracell within the crowded BCMA MM space.

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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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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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Novartis Discusses Their Activated Rapid Manufacturing Program and Kymriah in the Community Setting

On Monday, June 15, Novartis held an investor call (presentation), highlighting advances to their activated rapid manufacturing (ARM) platform for cell therapy, and their assessment of the community setting for CD19 CAR-T therapies. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the significance of the ARM platform compared to other rapid manufacturing methods, and the potential impact Kymriah could have outside Centers of Excellence (COE).

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New Pivotal ALLO-501A (ALPHA-2) Trial in DLBCL Posted

A new Allogene-sponsored ALLO-501A Ph1/2 ALPHA-2 trial has been observed on CT.gov. Below, FENIX provides insights on this new trial and how ALLO-501A could disrupt the autologous CD19 CAR-T market, currently being led by Novartis, Gilead, and BMS.

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Allogene ALLO-501 Ph1 ALPHA Results and ASCO 2020 Investor Call Summary

On Friday, May 29, Allogene held an investor call (press release/presentation), highlighting updated clinical data from the ALLO-501 (CD19 allogeneic CAR-T) Ph1 ALPHA study, in ≥3L NHL (DLBCL or FL). The data was also presented at ASCO (Sattva Neelapu et al, May 2020). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the promising positive data from the ALPHA study, and particularly how ALLO-501 compares to equivalent autologous CD19 CAR-Ts from Novartis (Kymriah), Gilead (Yescarta), and BMS (liso-cel).

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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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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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Thoughts on Allogene CAR-T Pipeline Update; Q1 2020 Call Summary

On Wednesday, May 6, Allogene held their Q1 2020 earnings call (webcast/press release/ slides), highlighting the off-the-shelf benefits allogeneic products have over autologous products, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Allogene’s cell therapy program in the context of the ongoing health emergency.

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