NewLink Genetics Announces Presentation Of Clinical Data In Melanoma At Upcoming European Cancer Congress 2015 (ECC)
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK), a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing and commercializing novel immuno-oncology product candidates to improve the lives of patients with cancer, today announced that it will present early stage clinical data from its indoximod program in melanoma at the European Cancer Congress 2015 (ECC) being held September 25-29 in Vienna, Austria.
NewLink Genetics Presentation
Abstract Title: Results of Phase 1b trial of the indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) pathway inhibitor indoximod plus ipilimumab for the treatment of unresectable stage III or IV melanoma
Abstract Number: 514
Time: 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. CET
Date: Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Hall C, Posterboard #248
Session Title: Immunotherapy of Cancer
Session Type: Poster session
About NewLink Genetics Corporation
NewLink Genetics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel immuno-oncology products to improve treatment options for patients with cancer. NewLink Genetics’ portfolio includes biologic and small-molecule immunotherapy product candidates intended to treat a wide range of oncology indications. NewLink Genetics’ product candidates are designed to harness multiple components of the immune system to combat cancer without significant incremental toxicity, either as a monotherapy or in combination with other treatment regimens.
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Corporate Contact: Jack Henneman Chief Financial Officer, NewLink Genetics 515-598-2561 Investor@linkp.com Investors: Donna LaVoie LaVoieHealthScience 617-374-8800, ext. 107 dlavoie@lavoiehealthscience.com Media: David Connolly LaVoieHealthScience 617-374-8800, ext. 108 dconnolly@lavoiehealthscience.com
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