AdAlta Limited (ASX:1AD) Advances ‘East to West’ Immunotherapy Strategy
Strategic Validation and Growth
AdAlta Limited (ASX:1AD) has confirmed and accelerated its “East to West” cellular immunotherapy strategy, focusing on in-licensing highly differentiated cell therapies for solid cancers from Asian originators. The company aims to conduct Phase I clinical trials, positioning itself as a leader in cellular immunotherapy for solid cancer patients.
New Term Sheets Expand Pipeline
The company has executed two additional non-binding term sheets, bringing the total number of products in advanced in-licensing discussions to three. This enhanced pipeline is expected to rapidly advance AdAlta’s position in the market, aligning with global biopharma trends of integrating Eastern innovations into Western markets.
Shift in R&D Focus
Following a strategic review, AdAlta will cease its internal discovery R&D activities focused on its antifibrotic molecule, AD-214, and instead advance AD-214 through external partnerships. This shift allows the company to allocate resources towards its “East to West” growth strategy, streamlining operations to enhance capital efficiency.
Executive Comments
CEO and Managing Director Tim Oldham stated, “Our decision to accelerate AdAlta’s ‘East to West’ strategy represents a substantial opportunity for the Company. This strategy is already providing us access to ‘Eastern’ advances in cellular immunotherapies and will, in turn, help drug candidates flowing from biotech innovation in that region reach ‘Western’ regulated markets. We believe AdAlta can make a series of modest investments, leveraged with third party capital and focused on single clinical trials per asset, that could see value realisation in relatively short time periods. The strategy is already receiving positive feedback from strategic and financial investors who are potential sources of non-dilutive funding and from our Asian in-licensing partners.”
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