The DSMB (Data Safety Monitoring Board) met on August 28 and recommended lowering the dose to 6.25x104 UCART123 cells per kilogram in both studies and capping cyclophosphamide to a total dose of 4g over 3 days.
An unfortunate event. I think the trial will be allowed to continue with adjustments suggested by the DSMB.
Haven't heard any updates on the ongoing UCART19 trial. I assume they've dosed patients........
JUNO dropped their lead drug due to patient deaths and currently is valued at 4.5 billion.
“A bank would never get away with what the Department of Education is doing.”