Adaptive Biotechnologies and Collaborators to Highlight New clonoSEQ and immunoSEQ Data at ASCO 2019

On May 29, 2019 Adaptive Biotechnologies and its collaborators will present data from more than 15 studies for clonoSEQ and immunoSEQ at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in Chicago, May 31 – June 4 (Press release, Adaptive Biotechnologies, MAY 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234536667]).

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"At Adaptive, we are decoding the adaptive immune system to help diagnose and treat disease. With our FDA-cleared NGS MRD Assay, clonoSEQ, we are enabling physicians in clinical practice to monitor and track a patient’s minimal residual disease (MRD) status to predict outcomes and guide treatment decisions. Additionally, our immunoSEQ research tool is helping to validate response to immunotherapies and assess toxicity," said Chad Robins, CEO and co-founder of Adaptive Biotechnologies. "We remain committed to expanding the clinical applications of our immune medicine platform to reach greater numbers of patients."

clonoSEQ at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper)

New clonoSEQ data will continue to demonstrate the impact of our Assay on assessing and monitoring MRD from a patient’s bone marrow sample for approved indications, such as multiple myeloma, as well as other blood cancers uses, such as Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). Additionally, we will see increased use of clonoSEQ in studies to help assess treatment response for novel therapies like CARTs and anti-CD38. These new data support the need for a standardized, sensitive, reliable MRD test in multiple disease settings, across numerous therapies, as well as the importance of MRD monitoring in a real-world clinical setting.

clonoSEQ presentations of interest include:

Abstract Title Date, location, Time
8003

Oral Presentation

Phase 3 randomized study of daratumumab (DARA) + bortezomib/thalidomide/dexamethasone (D-VTd) vs VTd in transplant-eligible (TE) newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM): CASSIOPEIA Part 1 results Sunday, June 2, 10:45 a.m. CT, Location: E451
8004

Oral Presentation

A phase III randomized, open label, multicenter study comparing isatuximab, pomalidomide, and low-dose dexamethasone versus pomalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) Sunday, June 2 at 10:57 a.m. CT, Location: E451
7552

Poster Presentation

Poster 306

Monitoring ctDNA in r/r DLBCL patients following the CAR T-cell therapy axicabtagene ciloleucel: Day 28 landmark analysis Monday, June 3, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., CT Location: Hall A
8026

Poster Presentation

Poster 352

Minimal residual disease (MRD) clinical monitoring and depth of response in multiple myeloma Monday, June 3, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT, Location: Hall A
7501

Oral Presentation

TRANSCEND CLL 004: Minimal residual disease (MRD) negative responses after lisocabtagene maraleucel (Liso-Cel; JCAR017), a CD19-directed CAR T cell product, in patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Tuesday, June 4 at 9:57 a.m. CT, Location: E451
7502

Oral Presentation

Effect of fixed-duration venetoclax plus obinutuzumab (VenG) on progression-free survival (PFS), and rates and duration of minimal residual disease negativity (MRD–) in previously untreated patients (pts) with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and comorbidities Tuesday, June 4, 10:09 a.m. CT, Location: E451
immunoSEQ at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper)

immunoSEQ is being used in the research setting to predict response to immunotherapies and to monitor toxicity in solid tumors including pancreatic cancer. Data for immunoSEQ will demonstrate how the product is being used in large-scale clinical trials. Specifically, data will highlight how immunoSEQ can help to identify predictive biomarkers, as well as assess longitudinally patient response to therapies, including checkpoint inhibitors, Fc enhanced monoclonal antibodies, and cancer vaccines.

immunoSEQ presentations of interest include:

Abstract Title Date, location, Time
2541

Poster 367

Clonal expansion of tumor infiltrating leukocytes (tils) in the peripheral blood of metastatic melanoma patients is significantly associated with response to CTLA4 blockade-based immunotherapy Saturday, June 1, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT, Location: Hall A
1030

Poster 111

High frequency of HER2-specific immunity observed in patients (pts) with HER2+ cancers treated with margetuximab (M), an Fc-enhanced anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody (mAb) Sunday, June 2, 8:00-11:00 a.m. CT, Location: Hall A
About the clonoSEQ Assay

The clonoSEQ Assay is the first and only FDA-cleared in vitro diagnostic assay for the detection and monitoring of minimal residual disease (MRD) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) using DNA from bone marrow samples. clonoSEQ is also the first clinical diagnostic assay powered by immunosequencing to receive FDA clearance. It leverages Adaptive’s proprietary immunosequencing platform to identify and quantify specific DNA sequences found in malignant cells, allowing clinicians to assess and monitor MRD during and after treatment. The assay provides standardized, accurate and sensitive measurement of MRD that allows physicians to predict patient outcomes, assess response to therapy over time, monitor patients during remission and detect potential relapse. Clinical practice guidelines in hematological malignancies recognize that MRD status is a reliable indicator of clinical outcomes and response to therapy, and clinical outcomes are strongly associated with MRD levels measured by the clonoSEQ Assay in patients diagnosed with ALL and MM. clonoSEQ testing is covered by Medicare in alignment with the FDA label.

clonoSEQ is a single-site assay performed at Adaptive Biotechnologies. It is also available as a CLIA-regulated laboratory developed test (LDT) service for use in other lymphoid cancers. For important information about the FDA-cleared uses of clonoSEQ, including the full intended use, limitations, and detailed performance characteristics, please visit www.clonoSEQ.com/technical-summary.

About immunoSEQ Assay

Adaptive’s immunoSEQ Assay helps researchers make discoveries in areas such as oncology, autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases and basic immunology. The immunoSEQ Assay can identify millions of T- and B-cell receptors from a single sample in exquisite detail. Offered as a Service or Kit, the immunoSEQ Assay is used to ask and answer translational research questions and discover new prognostic and diagnostic signals in clinical trials. The immunoSEQ Assay provides quantitative, reproducible sequencing results along with access to powerful, easy-to-use analysis tools. The immunoSEQ Assay is for research use only and is not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Arcus Biosciences to Present Preliminary Data from the Ongoing Phase 1 Dose-Escalation Trials of AB928 in Combination with Chemotherapy or AB122 at the 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting

On May 29, 2019 Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating innovative cancer immunotherapies, reported the Company will be presenting preliminary data from the ongoing Phase 1 dose-escalation trials of AB928, a potential best-in-class dual A2a/A2b receptor antagonist, in a poster session at the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago, IL, from May 31-June 4, 2019 (Press release, Arcus Biosciences, MAY 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234536666]).

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Poster presentation details

Abstract Title: AB928, a Novel Dual Adenosine Antagonist, Combined With Chemotherapy or AB122 (anti-PD-1) in Patients With Advanced Tumors: Preliminary Results From Ongoing Phase 1 Studies
Abstract Number: 2604
Session Information: Developmental Immunotherapy and Tumor Immunobiology
Date and Time: Saturday, June 1, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Location: Hall A

A copy of the poster will be available on the "Publications" section of the Arcus website at www.arcusbio.com.

Conference call details

Arcus will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time/4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to provide a mid-year update on its clinical and preclinical programs. Investors interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (866) 211-3164 in the U.S. or (647) 689-6573 internationally, using Conference ID: 7163128. In addition, the live webcast and accompanying slides will be available on the "Investors" section of the Arcus website at www.arcusbio.com. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s website for approximately 30 days.

About AB928

AB928 is an orally bioavailable, highly potent antagonist of the adenosine 2a and 2b receptors. The activation of these receptors by adenosine interferes with the activity of key populations of immune cells and inhibits an optimal anti-tumor immune response. By blocking these receptors, AB928 has the potential to reverse adenosine-induced immune suppression within the tumor microenvironment. AB928 was designed specifically for the oncology setting, with a profile that includes potent activity in the presence of high concentrations of adenosine and a minimal shift in potency due to non-specific protein binding, both essential properties for efficacy in the tumor microenvironment. AB928 has other attractive features, including high penetration of tumor tissue and low penetration through the healthy blood-brain barrier. In a Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers, AB928 has been shown to be safe and well tolerated and to have pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles consistent with a once-daily dosing regimen.

About AB122

AB122 is a fully human IgG4 antibody that potently and selectively blocks PD-1. The biochemical, biological and preclinical properties of AB122 have been shown to be similar to those of the marketed anti-PD-1 antibodies nivolumab and pembrolizumab. AB122 is being evaluated in ongoing Phase 1/1b dose-escalation and dose-expansion trials evaluating AB122 in combination with AB928, a potential best-in-class dual A2a/A2b receptor antagonist, and in combination with AB154, a potential best-in-class anti-TIGIT antibody. In May 2019, Arcus announced a clinical development collaboration with Strata Oncology utilizing Strata’s precision drug development platform and proprietary biomarkers to evaluate AB122 in a basket trial including tumor types that generally have low levels of response to anti-PD-1 therapy. AB122 is also being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 1 dose-escalation trial assessing monotherapy dosing schedules. The Company expects AB122 to form the backbone of many of its intra-portfolio combinations.

Illumina to Webcast Upcoming Investor Conference Presentation

On May 29, 2019 Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) reported that its executives will be speaking at the following investor conference and invited investors to participate via webcast (Press release, Illumina, MAY 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234536665]).

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Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 10:00 am Pacific Time

The live webcast can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of Illumina’s web site under the "company" tab at www.illumina.com. A replay of the presentation will be posted on Illumina’s web site after the event and will be available for at least 30 days following.

Exelixis Announces Webcasts of Investor Conference Presentations in June 2019

On May 29, 2019 Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) reported that the company will be presenting at the following three investor conferences in June 2019 (Press release, Exelixis, MAY 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234536664]):

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William Blair 39th Annual Growth Stock Conference: Exelixis is scheduled to present at 5:00 PM EDT / 2:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Chicago.
Goldman Sachs 40th Annual Global Healthcare Conference: Exelixis is scheduled to present at 11:40 AM EDT / 8:40 AM PDT on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
BMO Capital Markets Prescription for Success Healthcare Conference: Exelixis is scheduled to present at 8:00 AM EDT / 5:00 AM PDT on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in New York.
To access the webcast links, log onto www.exelixis.com and proceed to the News & Events / Event Calendar page under the Investors & Media heading. Please connect to the company’s website at least 15 minutes prior to each presentation to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to listen to the webcasts. Replays will also be available at the same location for 14 days following each presentation.

Cytonus Therapeutics to Present CA-IL12 Breast Cancer Data at the 2019 BIO International Convention

On May 29, 2019 Cytonus Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company developing new platforms for delivering biologics, reported that it will be presenting preclinical data for its Cargocyte technology platform program targeting difficult to treat Breast Cancer at the BIO International Convention meeting June 3-6 in Philadelphia, PA (Press release, Cytonus Therapeutics, MAY 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234536663]).

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Cargocytes are engineered allogenic cell lines that can carry a variety of payloads like small molecule compounds, gene editing therapies, therapeutic RNAs, and powerful biologics such as immune modulating cytokines, antibodies and oncolytic viruses.

"We are honored to have been selected to present Cytonus’ first-of-its-kind Cargocyte technology platform at this year’s BIO convention and look forward to sharing our promising CA-IL12 data in treating Triple Negative Breast Cancer in preclinical animal models," said Remo Moomiaie-Qajar, M.D., president and CEO of Cytonus.

Details of the presentation:

Company Name: Cytonus Therapeutics, Inc.
Presentation Date: Thursday, June 6
Presentation Time: 1:30:00 PM
Presentation Room: Theater 1
Speaker: Remo Moomiaie-Qajar, M.D., CEO