ROCKVILLE, MD – May 18, 2016 – Accelovance, Inc. (Accelovance), a global contract research organization (CRO) focusing in vaccines, oncology, and general medicine announced today their collaboration with Immunicum AB (publ) to provide expertise and knowledge to advance Immunicum’s INTUVAX treatment in kidney cancer and melanoma in the United States.
In addition to the company’s therapeutic knowledge and operational expertise, Accelovance will leverage their strategic relationship with the Midwest Melanoma Partnership (MMP); and for this work, Dr. Arkadisuz Dudek in particular, to provide Immunicum with access to Key Opinion Leaders and experienced researchers and institutions within the United States.
"We are extremely excited to enter into this partnership with Immunicum. INTUVAX has stimulated significant interest with Accelovance as well as with the Lead Investigator, Arkadiusz Dudek, MD. Combined with our strategic experience and alliance with the Midwest Melanoma Partnership, we will be able to further enhance the research and advancement of treatment options for cancer patients. It is a win-win for everyone,” said Accelovance’s Chief Science Officer, Jamie Oliver, PharmD.
“This partnership will bring together an extraordinary team and ample resources to advance and expedite the development of INTUVAX and Immunicum’s clinical advancement in the United States”, said Jamal El-Mosleh, CEO of Immunicum. El-Mosleh continued, “We believe we have found the best collaboration scenario to aid us with our company's next step in clinical development. This new agreement underscores our commitment to researching the effectiveness of INTUVAX as a cancer immune primer in additional indications and expands our research capabilities tremendously.”
About INTUVAX
INTUVAX is a cancer immune primer, developed for the treatment of solid tumors. Its active ingredient is activated white blood cells, so called dendritic cells, derived from healthy blood donors. Intratumoral injection of these cells is expected to lead to an inflammatory response which in turn leads to tumor-specific activation of the patient's cytotoxic T lymphocytes. About Immunicum AB (publ)
Immunicum AB (publ) is working to develop and advance cancer immune primers for the treatment of tumor diseases. A clinical Phase II trial for the Company's most advanced product - INTUVAX® against kidney cancer has been initiated. The project portfolio contains additional clinical Phase I/II studies in liver cancer and in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). For more information, please visit www.immunicum.com.
About Accelovance
Accelovance, Inc., headquartered in Rockville, MD, is an industry award-winning global Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused primarily in vaccine, oncology, and general medicine clinical research. As a clinical services provider to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Accelovance offers comprehensive clinical development services including management and implementation of Phase I-IV clinical trials, supportive research centers, and a clinical engagement solution utilized for recruitment, post-marketing surveillance, and long-term survival follow-up. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.accelovance.com.
In addition to the company’s therapeutic knowledge and operational expertise, Accelovance will leverage their strategic relationship with the Midwest Melanoma Partnership (MMP); and for this work, Dr. Arkadisuz Dudek in particular, to provide Immunicum with access to Key Opinion Leaders and experienced researchers and institutions within the United States.
"We are extremely excited to enter into this partnership with Immunicum. INTUVAX has stimulated significant interest with Accelovance as well as with the Lead Investigator, Arkadiusz Dudek, MD. Combined with our strategic experience and alliance with the Midwest Melanoma Partnership, we will be able to further enhance the research and advancement of treatment options for cancer patients. It is a win-win for everyone,” said Accelovance’s Chief Science Officer, Jamie Oliver, PharmD.
“This partnership will bring together an extraordinary team and ample resources to advance and expedite the development of INTUVAX and Immunicum’s clinical advancement in the United States”, said Jamal El-Mosleh, CEO of Immunicum. El-Mosleh continued, “We believe we have found the best collaboration scenario to aid us with our company's next step in clinical development. This new agreement underscores our commitment to researching the effectiveness of INTUVAX as a cancer immune primer in additional indications and expands our research capabilities tremendously.”
About INTUVAX
INTUVAX is a cancer immune primer, developed for the treatment of solid tumors. Its active ingredient is activated white blood cells, so called dendritic cells, derived from healthy blood donors. Intratumoral injection of these cells is expected to lead to an inflammatory response which in turn leads to tumor-specific activation of the patient's cytotoxic T lymphocytes. About Immunicum AB (publ)
Immunicum AB (publ) is working to develop and advance cancer immune primers for the treatment of tumor diseases. A clinical Phase II trial for the Company's most advanced product - INTUVAX® against kidney cancer has been initiated. The project portfolio contains additional clinical Phase I/II studies in liver cancer and in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). For more information, please visit www.immunicum.com.
About Accelovance
Accelovance, Inc., headquartered in Rockville, MD, is an industry award-winning global Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused primarily in vaccine, oncology, and general medicine clinical research. As a clinical services provider to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Accelovance offers comprehensive clinical development services including management and implementation of Phase I-IV clinical trials, supportive research centers, and a clinical engagement solution utilized for recruitment, post-marketing surveillance, and long-term survival follow-up. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.accelovance.com.
