Ipsen and Foreseen Biotechnology announce exclusive global licensing agreement for novel ADC
“We are excited to add FS001, the second ADC Ipsen has in-licensed this year, to our growing pipeline. Using cutting-edge proteomics technology and AI-powered screening platforms the Foreseen team has uncovered a novel and clinically relevant target which could unlock the potential of ADCs for even more people living with hard-to-treat forms of cancer,” said Mary Jane Hinrichs, SVP and Head of Early Development at Ipsen. “As we prepare for the initiation of a Phase I clinical trial, we will evaluate FS001 in selected solid tumor types, which we hope will deliver critical new treatments for people living with cancer around the world.”
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