Rondo Therapeutics Closes $67 Million Series A Financing to Advance Next-Generation Immuno-Oncology Platform for Solid Tumors
“T-cell engagers targeting CD3 have successfully exploited the first signal in T-cell receptor signaling to treat liquid tumors, significantly expanding the treatment options for these cancers. However, solid tumors represent a much greater unmet clinical need that has yet to benefit from advances in immune-engaging bispecific antibodies,” said Nathan Trinklein, Ph.D., co-founder and chief scientific officer of Rondo Therapeutics. “At Rondo we are building an exceptional team supported by world-class investors to develop unique bispecific platforms that stimulate a variety of downstream immune pathways with the intent of treating solid tumors.”
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