FDA Orphan Drug Designation granted to MVdeltaC for the treatment of pleural mesothelioma
“Receiving Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for MVdeltaC marks a major milestone for Oncovita and validates our approach of harnessing the potential of measles vaccine viruses to treat solid tumors, particularly rare and devastating cancers such as pleural mesothelioma,” said Stéphane Altaba, CEO of Oncovita. “This regulatory support strengthens our strategy to advance innovative immunotherapies as we prepare to enter clinical development with MVdeltaC by 2026.”
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