First Patient dosed in Ph 1 Trial of GIGA-564 in Advanced Solid Tumors
“The initiation of this Phase 1 trial with GIGA-564 marks a significant milestone as it is GigaGen’s first oncology asset to enter the clinic,” said Carter Keller, senior vice president of Grifols and head of GigaGen. “We look forward to potentially translating the superior anti-tumor performance and reduced immune-related toxicity observed with GIGA-564 in pre-clinical studies into the clinical setting. There is a pressing need for innovative therapies for solid tumors and we believe GIGA-564 has the potential to improve outcomes for patients.”
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