Entries by Therese Nesse

Cytovation to present full safety and efficacy data from the CICILIA Phase I/IIa trial evaluating CY-101 in solid tumors at ESMO 2024

CY-101 well tolerated with early signs of clinical activity, especially in tumors with dysregulated Wnt/β-catenin signalling CY-101 granted Orphan Drug Designation in US for the treatment of Adrenocortical Carcinoma, a Wnt/β-catenin driven tumor type Bergen, Norway, September 13, 2024 – Cytovation ASA, a clinical stage oncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class bifunctional […]

Cytovation Announces Appointment of Ellen Lubman, MBA to its Board of Directors

Bergen, Norway, December 20, 2023 – Cytovation ASA, a clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class targeted tumour membrane immunotherapy CyPep-1, today announced the election of Ellen Lubman, MBA, to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Ellen, who brings extensive experience and a well-proven track record across business […]

Cytovation Reports Promising Interim Results from Phase 1/2a CICILIA Study with CyPep-1 in Solid Tumors

Findings confirm unique dual mechanism of action and fast-to-market target indication for potentially registrational trial All CICILIA trial endpoints met, with CyPep-1 demonstrating consistent safety profile across tumor types and strong early signals of efficacy. Further evidence for novel dual mechanism of action combining inhibition of Wnt/βcatenin oncogenic pathway with tumor-specific cell destruction and immune […]

Cytovation appoints Olav Hellebø to its Board of Directors

Bergen, Norway, July 5th, 2023 – Cytovation ASA, a clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy CyPep-1, announces the appointment of Olav Hellebø to its Board of Directors.  Mr. Hellebø brings extensive international leadership experience, both in the US and Europe, across major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. […]

Cytovation raises $8 million in Series A extension financing round for clinical advancement of CyPep-1, a first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy

Brings total Series A funding to over $28 million allowing CyPep-1 to advance into Phase 2  Bergen, Norway, June 2, 2023 – Cytovation ASA, a clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy CyPep-1, announces the successful closing of its $8 million (NOK 85 million) Series A extension […]

Cytovation appoints Iman Barilero as Chief Development Officer

Bergen, Norway, 21 March 2023 – Cytovation ASA, a clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy CyPep-1, announces that Dr. Iman Barilero has joined the company as Chief Development Officer.  Dr. Barilero brings three decades of experience as a strategic executive in the global healthcare industry, successfully […]

Cytovation announces first patient dosed in Phase 2a study investigating CyPep-1 monotherapy in advanced melanoma refractory to checkpoint inhibitors

Bergen, Norway, 15 February 2023 – Cytovation ASA, a clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of CyPep-1, its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy, announces that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 2a study investigating CyPep-1 monotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma refractory to checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs).  The study is an […]

Cytovation presents Phase I dose escalation results at ESMO

We are pleased to share the poster recently presented at ESMO – European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2022. FIRST-IN-HUMAN, DOSE ESCALATION PHASE I TRIAL OF INTRATUMORAL CYPEP-1 IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED SOLID TUMORS Eskens et al. Annals of Oncology, Volume 33, S758, 476P Conclusions: Administration of CyPep-1 is well tolerated. Both molecular and clinical findings suggest […]

Cytovation collaborates with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation to expand its clinical investigations of CyPep-1 into rare neoplastic disease

Bergen, Norway, 8th February 2022 – Cytovation AS, a clinical stage immuneoncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy CyPep-1, announces that it is has entered into  collaboration with the Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation (RRPF) to advance the development of CyPep-1 for the treatment of this orphan disease alongside the Company’s cancer development program. […]

Cytovation raises $20 million in Series A financing round to advance clinical development of CyPep-1, a first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy

Bergen, Norway, 25th January 2022  – Cytovation AS, a clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy, announces the successful closing of its Series A financing round, raising a total of NOK 180 million ($20 million).    Lars Prestegarden, MD, PhD, CEO of Cytovation, commented: “We are extremely pleased […]