On October 9, 2023 MediLink Therapeutics reported the company and NEXT Oncology are collaborating on a Phase 1 First in Human Clinical trial for an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) that shows great promise to mitigate solid tumor cancer with an innovative approach to teamwork (Press release, MediLink Therapeutics, OCT 9, 2023, View Source [SID1234635728]).
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The Phase 1 study, which measures both dosing and safety, is examining MediLink’s YL201 ADC platform and its ability to reduce or stabilize tumors that have not responded to currently approved treatments.
With this cancer study, the two organizations are changing the way that sponsors and research organizations work together to intentionally maximize the benefits of collaboration and shorten drug development time to bring therapies to patients in need faster.
As the trial proceeds, the companies dialogue on patient progress and outcomes instantaneously, so there is a real time exchange of information and a collaboration that is atypical in most research / sponsor relationships. In addition, there is a "bench to bedside and back" approach using proprietary, curated technology, enabling both teams to shorten the timeline of drug development with real-time sharing of information.
MediLink’s YL201 ADC could hold the potential to improve the quality of life of patients, with a higher efficacy and fewer toxic side effects when compared to other therapeutics. The first in human trial kicked off in June, 2022 and NEXT Oncology has treated five patients so far. MediLink Therapeutics intends to expand its collaboration with NEXT Oncology as the company’s future drug TMALIN platforms are ready to come to clinic.
"We selected NEXT Oncology for our South Texas study because of their deep experience in ADCs, and capabilities with first in human Phase 1 trials," commented Sasha Stann, MediLink’s Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Project Management. "We are amazed with the way this program is unfolding. NEXT Oncology keeps us informed every step of the way and the collaboration is at a level we’ve rarely seen. With partners like NEXT, we will solve cancer together."
"We are on a mission to solve cancer, and when traditional therapies don’t provide results, we are the NEXT Option in care," Dr. Anthony Tolcher, NEXT Oncology’s CEO and Founder stated. "Having a hand in this promising drug platform, delivering this opportunity to patients and working with MediLink Therapeutics is the exemplification of our shared mission."