Edgewood Oncology raises $20 Million in Series A Financing to Advance BTX-A51 in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies and Genetically-Defined Solid Tumors
“We formed Edgewood Oncology because of the synergistic mechanism of action and promising safety and anti-tumor data that was observed with BTX-A51 in Phase 1 in AML and solid tumor patients. We look forward to further developing this compound using a precision medicine approach in patient populations who lack effective treatment options,” said David N. Cook, Ph.D., chief executive officer, Edgewood Oncology. “Furthermore, we have taken a virtual approach to drug development, which allows us to remain highly-focused, agile and efficient as we advance this investigational compound in the clinic.”
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