Immix collaborates with Israeli research institutions on BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy. NeoImmuneTech/NIAID alliance could pave way for “animal rule” approval in acute radiation syndrome.

While Chinese bioventures continue to surge ahead in immuno-oncology R&D, NeoImmuneTech says its long-acting human IL-7 in combination with pembrolizumab shows Phase IIa clinical efficacy in gastrointestinal tumors. Another Korean firm, GI Innovation, says its bispecific fusion protein/pembrolizumab combo shows synergistic effects in solid tumors at Phase I/II.

Yuhan’s chief scientific officer shares why the leading Korean pharma firm is stepping up its open innovation activities and how this is helping to transform the company into a more global and R&D-based enterprise.

The start-up is built around four business units – technology, manufacturing, R&D and therapeutics – based on internal and external expertise. Kriya will take its first gene therapies into the clinic in 2023.