Vincerx Pharma to Implement Cost-Controls to Support Advancing Phase 1 Study of VIP943
Vincerx Pharma (VINC) announced cost-control measures and strategic alternatives exploration to support its Phase 1 study of VIP943, a CD123-targeted antibody-drug conjugate. The clinical trial has shown promising results, with one acute myeloid leukemia patient achieving CRi and one high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome patient achieving CRL out of nine evaluable patients. The company will implement a 55% workforce reduction to focus resources on VIP943's advancement.
Strategic options under consideration include out-licensing, mergers and acquisitions, reverse mergers, and asset sales. The company reported approximately $8.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of October 31, 2024. Additional cohort results are expected by early Q1 20