I-Mab Announces Portfolio Prioritization of Givastomig (CLDN18.2 x 4-1BB Bispecific Antibody) as Lead Clinical Program
Monday, 6th January at 7:00 am
• Givastomig: a Claudin 18.2 ("CLDN18.2") x 4-1BB bispecific antibody, will be the lead clinical program following the Company's portfolio prioritization
• The Company has completed enrollment of a dose escalation study of givastomig in combination with nivolumab plus chemotherapy, and data is expected in the early second half of 2025; a 40-patient dose expansion study is now underway with data expected in early 2026
• Cash balance of $184.4 million (as of September 30, 2024), expected to support operations into 2027, complemented by a strengthened U.S.-based leadership team and streamlined operating model
ROCKVILLE, MD, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- I-Mab (NASDAQ: IMAB) (the "Company"), a U.S.-based, global biotech company, focused on the development of precision immuno-oncology agents for the treatment of cancer, today highlighted its strategic outlook for 2025 and a re-prioritization of resources, with a focus on advancing its lead program, givastomig, a CLDN18.2 x 4-1BB bispecific antibody, targeting first-line metastatic gastric cancers, with further potential in other solid tumors.
"I-Mab made excellent progress executing its corporate strategy in 2024, including the establishment of a new operating model as a U.S.-based global biotech company, completion of the divestiture of operations in China, including extinguishment of all remaining redemption obligations, appointment of U.S.-based auditors, enhanced transparency through quarterly financial reporting, and buildout of a U.S.-based leadership team," said Sean Fu, PhD, MBA, CEO and Board Member of I-Mab. "Building on this positive momentum, the Company has implemented a portfolio prioritization to support the accelerated development of givastomig