Nykode Therapeutics Announces Clinical Collaboration with MSD to Evaluate VB10.16 + KEYTRUDA® in Patients with HPV16-Positive Head and Neck Cancer
“We are thrilled to collaborate with MSD, a global leader in immuno-oncology, and to work with their highly experienced and talented scientific team,” stated Agnete Fredriksen, Chief Business Officer & Co-founder of Nykode Therapeutics. “We see great potential for Nykode’s cancer vaccine in combination with MSD’s anti-PD-1 therapy to generate a potent immune response in head and neck cancer and provide a meaningful clinical benefit for patients with late-stage disease.”
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