Development of vispa-cel in R/R B cell NHL and CB-011 in R/R multiple myeloma to be discontinued
“This is an extraordinarily difficult decision, particularly because it is in no way a reflection of our belief that vispa-cel and CB-011 have the potential to benefit patients. Vispa-cel is pivotal trial-ready, with FDA alignment already reached on the phase 3 clinical trial design. We believe both programs have demonstrated the potential for allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies to deliver deep and durable responses, while meaningfully expanding access for patients who urgently need treatment options,” said Rachel Haurwitz, PhD, president and CEO of Caribou. “Unfortunately, despite the progress we’ve made, the current financing environment for allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies has made it increasingly challenging to secure the capital necessary to responsibly advance these programs. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to evaluate strategic alternatives and plan to discontinue further development of our allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy programs. We’re deeply grateful to the patients and families who placed their trust in us, the physicians and site teams who partnered with us, and every member of the Caribou team whose skill and commitment brought these programs this far and advanced the field of cell therapy.”
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