On March 7, 2019 Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer, reported that the company will host an R&D Day in New York City on March 26, 2019 (Press release, Autolus, MAR 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234550821]).
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The program will provide insights into the science behind tumor defense mechanisms and the company’s novel programmed T cell therapy programs in development utilizing targeted, modular approaches designed to address these mechanisms. The featured speaker, Dr. Samir N. Khleif, MD, Professor of Oncology, Director of Jeannie and Tony Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, will discuss his work focused on understanding mechanisms through which the immune system and cancer cells interact as well as challenges and opportunities in addressing the hostile tumor microenvironment.
Dr. Christian Itin, chairman and chief executive officer and Dr. Martin Pule, founder and chief scientific officer of Autolus and Clinical Senior Lecturer at University College London Cancer Institute, along with other members of Autolus’ management, will highlight progress made in the company’s clinical portfolio and discuss the future direction for additional product candidates in hematological and solid tumors.
The event is open to institutional investors and sell side analysts. To attend in person, please notify the Investor Relations contact noted below in this press release. A live video webcast of the event will be available beginning at 8:00 am ET on the Events section of Autolus’ website. An archived replay will be available on the website for one year.