U.S. FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) Granted to SLS009 for the Treatment of Pediatric AML
“Receiving our second Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, following pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, is another acknowledgment of SLS009’s novel transformational treatment potential to improve the lives of patients, including children with AML,” said Angelos Stergiou, MD, ScD h.c., President and Chief Executive Officer of SELLAS. ”This designation reinforces our dedication to addressing the urgent needs of children with AML, including those with treatment-resistant mutations, highlighting the promise of SLS009 to offer the specialized care and support they require, especially considering the limited treatment options for rare pediatric diseases. We look forward to continued SLS009 development and enrolling pediatric AML patients in our Phase 2 clinical trial.”
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