Thrilled about the news that our partners Drs. Hotez and Bottazzi have been nominated for the Nobel Prize for their work on low-cost
#COVID
-19 vaccine that’s already in use in India. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition!
@TexasChildrens
@PeterHotez
@mebottazzi
This week's
@US_FDA
approval of a new treatment option for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer has the potential to represent a new standard of care for patients. Learn more:
#BladderCancer
$IBRX
In an interview today with
@YahooFinance
, ImmunityBio Chairman,
@DrPatSoonShiong
, spoke with
@AnjKhem
about what the approval of
#Anktiva
means for ImmunityBio as well as investors. Check out their conversation here ⬇️ $IBRX
Anktiva is the next-generation immunotherapy drug, according to ImmunityBio executive chairman Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong: "This drug is the first drug, as far as I know, that activates the natural killer cell that talks to the T-cell and generates complete remission..."
ImmunityBio and
@MSFTResearch
donate a combined 24 petaflops of GPU computing power to create models for researchers working on
#coronavirus
vaccines & therapeutics. Models can be derived in days, rather than the months it would normally require.
“Until we have a second-generation vaccine that actually stops transmission, [the pandemic] will not be over” shared ImmunityBio Founder
@DrPatSoonShiong
today on
@QuestMeans
. ImmunityBio is proud to begin phase 3 clinical trials for our COVID vaccine in Africa next week.
$IBRX
Botswana is getting big investment in a COVID vaccine center.
ImmunityBio Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong talks about his investment in the center and what increased access to vaccines would mean globally.
Latest data from the QUILT 88 trial shows Nant Cancer Vaccine more than doubles historical overall survival in patients with third- to sixth-line advanced pancreatic cancer. Principal Investigator Dr. Tara Seery presented the poster at
#ASCO22
Abstract
#4147
, poster
#132
Tomorrow, we are participating in the
@WhiteHouse
summit on next-generation
#COVID
vaccines. Our vaccine candidates are designed to thwart future coronavirus variants and provide longer duration protection. Tune in here: .
@WHCOVIDResponse
ICYMI: ImmunityBio management recently provided an update on registration plans for
#NSCLC
, status of
#ANKTIVA
launch readiness for
#NMIBC
, and ANKTIVA as the backbone of company’s clinical trial pipeline for multiple tumor types. Learn more:
We're pleased to share the FDA has accepted for review our BLA for N-803+BCG for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. With this important step, we're closer to being able to offer a promising combo therapeutic to people living w/
#NMIBC
and, ultimately, reducing the incidence of cystectomies.
Non-human primate study shows protection against SARS-CoV-2 challenge in lung and nasal passages. Special thanks to NIH/NIAID and ASPR/BARDA for their support on this important study.
#COVID19
#Vaccine
Today marks a milestone for ImmunityBio as we submitted for
@US_FDA
approval of a Biologics License Application for N-803 for intravesical administration plus
#BCG
for patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer carcinoma in situ (
#NMIBC
CIS). $IBRX
Together with
@AAHI
&
@Amyris
, we've embarked on a path to develop 2nd gen RNA vaccines for
#COVID
that provide broad, durable protection. A better future exists if the federal government acts to financially and scientifically support 2nd generation vaccines.
@WHCOVIDResponse
We’re excited to partner with the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) and
@Amyris
on a second-generation Covid-19 RNA vaccine. This is sorely needed as the U.S. is averaging more than 300,000 new cases a day for the first time in the pandemic.
Reached new milestone with our
#BladderCancer
trial: > 80 subjects in the study have completed at least 12 months of follow up & results continue to demonstrate clinically meaningful, sustained benefit. We expect to submit BLA to the FDA in April. $IBRX
We’re honored to partner with IDRI and Baylor College of Medicine to expand our COVID-19 vaccine program. These 2nd gen vaccines are designed to confer long-term immune memory and are easier to make, store and distribute.
$IBRX
@mebottazzi
@PeterHotez
"A variant-proof vaccine could slow the transmission of Covid-19, and stopping such transmission is the only way we can move past the pandemic," said Patrick Soon-Shiong, in an article for
@BBC
by
@DrDavidACox
about the future of
#Covid19
#vaccines
.
ImmunityBio is committed to developing novel treatments and vaccines for cancer and infectious disease, including COVID-19. Working with AAHI and other talented scientists, we want to change the current paradigm of care for these diseases.
#GlobalCOVIDSummit
@AAHITweets
ImmunityBio gains $300 million in non-dilutive capital for commercialization and pipeline expansion efforts.
To learn more, read the full press release here:
$IBRX
#CancerResearch
#immunotherapy
#BladderCancer
🚨 On the heels of the FDA approval of our combination therapy for treatment of
#NMIBC
, ImmunityBio and
@seruminstindia
have agreed to an exclusive arrangement for global supply of BCG. Read More:
"Technology is here. We have the solutions. We just have to implement them correctly," said Dr. Sandeep Bobby Reddy, Chief Medical Officer at ImmunityBio. What will next-gen vaccines mean? "Cross reactivity and memory from a vaccine will give us confidence."
@WHCOVIDResponse
We purchased the lease rights to an ISO 5 manufacturing facility in Dunkirk, NY. We have access to nearly 1M sq ft of mfg capacity in 3 countries, 4 states, & 6 time zones. In addition to producing our own drug substance at the facility, we are serving as a CMO to Athenex.
Today, we announced that
@US_FDA
has accepted for review our BLA resubmission for N-803 plus BCG for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. New PDUFA date is April 23, 2024.
Full press release:
$IBRX
#NMIBC
ImmunityBio has reached many important milestones in 2021 — we owe that progress to our extended family of trial investigators & fellow scientists, trial volunteers, our partners, & our dedicated employees. Wishing you & your families a joyous holiday season & a Happy New Year.
New preclinical data shows enhanced T-cell responses & neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 variants when our hAd 5 S+N Adeno-vectored vaccine is used as a boost to IDRI's spike-only saRNA vaccine prime.
.
@DrPatSoonShiong
's life quest is to find a
#cancer
vaccine. He has promised to “connect the dots” of how to get there and the underlying basis of the
#CancerMoonshot
. The
@USUhealthsci
2023 David Packard Award Lecture begins to connect these dots:
$IBRX
#ChapelHill
@BCAN
#Bladdercancer
Walk: ImmunityBio is proud to co-sponsor the BCAN Walk to End Bladder Cancer. Thank you BCAN for the important work you do everyday on behalf of bladder cancer patients and their caregivers.
ImmunityBio shares new data from a late-stage
#bladder
cancer trial, as part of
@ASCO
#GU22
. Study results demonstrate sustained complete response rates in patients with BCG-unresponsive
#NMIBC
CIS (Cohort A) & with papillary disease (Cohort B). Read more:
This excellent overview by Atlantic writer Katie Wu illustrates the important role T cells are playing in second-generation COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more:
#COVID19Vaccine
#ImmunityBio
#TheAtlantic
$IBRX
Exciting news from
#SITC23
! First data on our Memory Cytokine-Enriched NK Cells in Small Cell Lung Cancer reveals strong anti-tumor potential. 🦠🔬
Read more:
#CancerResearch
$IBRX
Congratulations to all involved in the launch of the Long Covid Research Initiative! We know it has lifelong implications, and are thrilled to see our scientific & academic communities working to find effective treatments for those living with the disease.
Our pipeline:
- 9 therapeutics being studied in 27 trials,
- 18 in Phase 2 or 3
- across 13 indications in tumors, including cancers that are the most frequent, lethal, and have high failure rates in standards of care or no effective treatment.
$IBRX
Today we announced results from our Phase 2 Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer trial at
#ASCOGI
, showing that our combination immunotherapy, Nant Cancer Vaccine, is potentially effective in pancreatic cancer where few treatment options exist.
$IBRX
In an interview with
@TeamCavuto
on
@FoxBusiness
, ImmunityBio founder,
@DrPatSoonShiong
, highlighted the unique mechanism of action for Anktiva and reiterated our belief in Anktiva and its potential efficacy as a next-generation immunotherapy across multiple tumor types. $IBRX
#ICYMI
: Our Chief Medical Officer, Bobby Reddy, M.D., recently spoke with
@BioProcessOL
@mattpillar
about N-803 and its potential for
#NMIBC
, and what it takes to bring a drug to market. Listen here:
Most cancer treatment plans weaken the immune system. At ImmunityBio, we work to create targeted immunotherapies designed to strengthen the immune system and outsmart the disease. This is why
#CancerResearch
is so imperative.
#NationalCancerResearchMonth
Jefferies analyst Kelly Shi initiates coverage of IBRX with a BUY and an $8 PT. "More than 25 clinical trials in the IO pipeline are sources of upside." $IBRX
At
#ASCO22
, Dr. Tara Seery presents: Phase 2 clinical trial of DAMP inducers combined with IL15 superagonist, N-803, and anti–PD-L1 NK cell therapy more than doubles historical overall survival in patients with 3rd-6th line advanced pancreatic cancer.
Bladder Trial: Data presented today at the AUA Meeting shows 72% of patients in a Phase 2/3 trial for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC have durable complete responses to treatment (median 19.9 months) and 85% of patients avoid cystectomy. Click for Webcast.
#IBRX
Our experimental therapy developed by
@DrPatSoonShiong
utilizes multiple parts of the immune system to destroy tumors - and it ultimately allowed both Senator Reid and Alex Trebek to prolong their lives.
Learn more:
#ICYMI
: ImmunityBio submitted a Biologics License Application to the US
#FDA
for N-803 for intravesical administration plus
#BCG
for patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer carcinoma in situ (
#NMIBC
CIS).
We are leading the effort on next generation
#COVID
vaccines that are durable, accessible and effective against all future variants. Today, at the
@WhiteHouse
summit on
#COVID19
we discussed new opportunities to advance clinical research & bring innovative vaccines to market.
Dr. Sam Chang
@VUMedicine
will present the latest data from our Phase 2/3 bladder cancer trial at
#GU22
. Results surpass historical CR rates for FDA-approved therapies for BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer&exceed the AUA-FDA’s benchmarks for levels of complete remission&duration.
Existing COVID-19 vaccines assist in creating antibodies to the spike protein on the surface of the virus, while the oral T-cell vaccine we're working to develop targets the globe of the virus.
Learn more:
#COVIDVaccine
#ImmunityBio
#VaccineTrial
$IBRX
Globally there are an estimated 38M people living with HIV. Today, with
@umnmedschool
, we announced data from a Phase 1 “HIV Cure” Study which showed Anktiva stimulates latent HIV replication in CD4+ cells and increases immune cell activation. Read more:
Day 2 of
#AUA22
! Visit booth
#559
to find out how ImmunityBio is trying to prevent radical cystectomies for patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive
#BladderCancer
Antiretrovirals for HIV cost an average of $36,000/year in the U.S. ImmunityBio wants to change that by developing immunotherapies using a “Kick-and-Kill” strategy to cure HIV.
#ICYMI
:
@UrologyPractice
published new findings from our QUILT 3.032 study on N-803 plus BCG in
#NMIBC
. Those who had a complete response to the combo therapy reported better physical function than those who did not achieve CR at 6 months. More here:
New data further demonstrates the potential use of our m-ceNK platform plus Anktiva for treating cancer. We’ve scaled the process so a single extraction of white blood cells from a donor or patient enables multiple infusions of 1 billion NK cells per dose.
ImmunityBio has completed the acquisition of leasehold interest in a NY biotech manufacturing facility from
@AthenexInc
. The full-scale facility enables us to expand capabilities for large-scale manufacture of
#vaccine
and
#immunotherapy
candidates. More:
Together with
@theNCI
, we've opened a new
#clinicaltrial
studying our Tri-Ad5
#cancer
vaccines plus N-803 to prevent cancer in people with
#LynchSyndrome
. People with this syndrome have an increased risk for multiple cancers including
#ColonCancer
.
$IBRX
ImmunityBio could not have achieved the significant progress we did throughout 2021 without the incredible team of trial investigators, fellow scientists, trial volunteers, partners, and employees. We are looking forward to growth in 2022.
Have a happy and safe New Year!
We’re looking forward to participating in the
#JefferiesHealthcare
conference on Friday at 8:15 am ET. We will be discussing our therapeutic portfolio and clinical progress across a range of highly challenging cancer types including bladder, pancreatic, and lung.
$IBRX
We are incredibly grateful to all participants and investigators involved in our trials, and to our employees for their contributions to advancing science and working toward life-saving innovations. The team at ImmunityBio is wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!🧡
Important findings as we start the New Year: A pair of separate studies—from the Netherlands and South Africa—have found that T cells mobilized by vaccination reduce the severity of the disease.
We are thrilled to invest in the city of Dunkirk and create hundreds of jobs for the community. Our goal is to manufacture vaccines for
#COVID
,
#HIV
and
#Cancer
. Thank you
@ChautauquaIDA
for sharing this video. $IBRX
In clinical trials, the NANT Cancer Vaccine approach has been shown to induce complete remission across multiple tumor types in patients who previously progressed on standard-of care therapy.
#ImmunityBio
#NANTCancerVaccine
$IBRX
ImmunityBio has reached many important milestones this year — we owe that progress to our extended family of trial investigators & fellow scientists, trial volunteers, our partners, and our dedicated employees. Wishing you and your families a joyous holiday season!❤️
Pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates, claiming almost 50,000 lives/year in the U.S. For late-stage pancreatic cancer patients, survival is measured in months—yet there have been no significant therapies in its treatment for decades.
Today at
@ASCO
, Dr. Karim Chamie, will be presenting the final clinical results of our pivotal trial of IL-15RαFc superagonist N-803 with BCG in BCG-unresponsive CIS and papillary non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (abstract
#4508
) at 5:09 PM CDT.
#ASCO22
We're pleased to announce the first participants have been enrolled in the
@lungmap
trial studying our novel potential treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, a combination of Anktiva (N-803) + Keytruda. $IBRX Read more:
We are thrilled to partner with
@PresidencyZA
and others to expand our manufacturing capabilities in Africa to develop critically needed COVID-19 and cancer treatments. More here: $IBRX
“My concept of an ideal vaccine is one that doesn’t need refrigeration, offers quadruple immunity with antibody, T cell, mucosal and long-term memory protection, and most importantly, protects against the variants that are now emerging” – Patrick Soon-Shiong
#COVID19Vaccine
From the
@NEJM
: the mu variant shows a pronounced resistance to antibodies elicited by natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and by the BNT162b2 mRNA [Pfizer] vaccine. Next gen COVID-19 vaccines will be critical to minimizing the impact of mu and future variants. $IBRX
To all participants & investigators involved in our trials, and to our employees for their contributions to advancing science & working toward life-saving innovations – thank you for an incredible year! The team at ImmunityBio is wishing you & your families a beautiful New Year🎊
Currently, patients with BCG-unresponsive
#bladdercancer
have very few options. Dr. Karim Chamie
@UCLAHealth
spoke with
@oncologytube
about the safety and efficacy of ImmunityBio’s QUILT 3.032 trial. More here:
Our Chief Medical Officer, Bobby Reddy, M.D., recently spoke with
@BioProcessOL
@mattpillar
about ImmunityBio’s plans to change the current standard of care to treat
#NMIBC
by applying N-803 to enhance the function of
#NKcells
. Listen here:
ImmunityBio’s Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong talked earlier today with the BBC about second-generation
#COVID19
vaccines and the need to reduce both death and infection.
ImmunityBio is currently enrolling participants in clinical trials for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, and lung cancer.
Learn more at or visit us at
#ASCO22
booth
#26135
Our Nant Cancer Vaccine study, sponsored by
@theNCI
is the first to evaluate vaccines delivered by an adenovirus vaccine platform combined with immune enhancer N-803 to target cancer-specific proteins & activate natural killer & T cells to prevent
#cancer
.
#DYK
#NMIBC
CIS affects tens of thousands of people every year. This week ImmunityBio submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) for N-803 for intravesical administration plus
#BCG
for patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC CIS.
From
@YahooFinance
:
With big goals comes big growth! ImmunityBio grew by 243% last year when we merged with NantKwest. With our new facility in Dunkirk, the team will continue to grow. See our feature in
@businessinsider
's list of 17 fastest-growing drug companies of 2021:
NK cell-based
#immunotherapies
are key to next-generation
#cancer
treatments.
The NK-92 cell became a key surrogate cell line used by researchers around the world and is the basis for our pioneering cell therapy platforms. Learn more:
$IBRX
#clinicaltrials
From
@WhiteHouse
summit: Three strategies for next generation
#COVID
vaccines: target more than just an S target, engage T cell responses, combine adjuvants with protein vaccines. Tune in:
#COVID
At this year’s
#JefferiesHealthcare
conference, we look forward to providing a recap of the QUILT data shared earlier this week at ASCO and discussing the important role NK and T-cell activation play in fighting difficult-to-treat cancers.
$IBRX
#cancerresearch
#ASCO2022
Our founder,
@DrPatSoonShiong
's, recent testimony to the U.S. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights addressed the need for a more durable and broad-acting
#COVID
vaccine that is room-temp stable to increase vaccinations in Africa.
The latest data from our QUILT 3.032 trial of N-803 plus BCG for adults with BCG-unresponsive
#NMIBC
CIS was published today in
@NEJMEvidence
. Read more about the results, which bring us closer to a potential treatment.
#BladderCancer
$IBRX
Pts with BCG-unresponsive carcinoma in situ and papillary non–muscle-invasive
#BladderCancer
treated with BCG and a novel IL-15 superagonist achieved a complete response rate of 71% meeting the trial’s primary endpoint.
#NMIBC
#OncoTwitter
@UCLAHealth
In the U.S.,
#pancreaticcancer
is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death and has one of the highest mortality rates of all major
#cancers
, taking nearly 50,000 lives every year. Read more about our research here:
$IBRX
#Clinicaltrials
#Bladdercancer
is one of the most common cancers in men. Dr. Irv Cherny spoke with
@WMCActionNews5
, alongside his physician Dr. Sam Chang
@urocancerMD
, about how ImmunityBio's QUILT 3.032 trial prevented him from having a cystectomy after his diagnosis.