On September 12, 2022 Volastra Therapeutics, an oncology company focused on exploiting chromosomal instability to treat cancer, reported it has been named as one of Fierce Biotech’s 2022 "Fierce 15," designating it as one of the most promising early-stage biotechnology companies in the industry (Press release, Volastra Therapeutics, SEP 12, 2022, View Source;utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volastra-therapeutics-named-one-of-fierce-biotechs-fierce-15-companies-of-2022 [SID1234619438]).
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"It is an honor and tremendous validation of our team and progress to be among the Fierce 15," said Charles Hugh-Jones, M.D., FRCP, Chief Executive Officer at Volastra. "Our unique understanding of chromosomal instability combined with our proprietary CINtech platform allows us to develop potentially life-saving therapies for patients. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished in just the last three years, and the promise of what lies ahead."
Michael Su, Ph.D., the company’s Chief Scientific Officer, added, "We are particularly excited about our lead program, a KIF18A inhibitor that is on track to begin a Phase 1 trial in the second half of 2023. We recently announced compelling preclinical data supporting the potential of Volastra’s KIF18A inhibitor to induce tumor regression."
Now in its 20th Fierce 15 selection, Fierce Biotech evaluates hundreds of early-stage companies from around the world for its annual list, which celebrates the spirit of being "fierce"— championing innovation and creativity in the face of strong competition. Winners are selected based on a variety of factors, such as the strength of their scientific approach, leadership, technology, partnerships, venture backers, and scale of unmet needs they are solving for.