Trillium Looks To Lead The Immuno-Oncology Pack In CD47 Inhibition
Executive Summary
Emerging Company Profile: Toronto biotech thinks it will differentiate from the current IO paradigm with CD47 inhibition, and from competitors in its space by directly targeting a receptor found in the tumor microenvironment.
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