PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Therapeutics (NASDAQ: IPSC), an innovative biotechnology company developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapies in immuno-oncology, today announced that preclinical data from the Company’s CNTY-101 program and CAR-iT platform will be presented in two posters at the 63rd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, on December 11-14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia and virtually.
The Company also announced today that it will host a virtual research & development update on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST to share progress on its iPSC technology platform and pipeline. Eduardo Sotomayor, M.D., director of the Cancer Institute at Tampa General Hospital, will discuss the current treatment paradigm for B-cell malignancies. For additional information on how to access the event, please visit the Events & Presentations section of Century’s website.
Details of the two poster presentations are as follows:
Abstract Number: 1729
Title: Development of Multi-Engineered iPSC-Derived CAR-NK Cells for the Treatment of B-Cell Malignancies
Session Name: 703. Cellular Immunotherapies: Basic and Translational: Poster I
Session Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Session Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Presenter: Luis Borges, Chief Scientific Officer, Century Therapeutics
Abstract Number: 2771
Title: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Gamma Delta CAR-T Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy
Session Name: 703 Cell Therapies: Basic and Translational
Session Date: Sunday, December 12, 2021
Session Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Presenter: Mark Wallet, Vice President, Immuno-Oncology, Century Therapeutics
Full abstracts are currently available through the ASH conference website.
About Century Therapeutics
Century Therapeutics (NASDAQ: IPSC) is harnessing the power of adult stem cells to develop curative cell therapy products for cancer that we believe will allow us to overcome the limitations of first-generation cell therapies. Our genetically engineered, iPSC-derived iNK and iT cell product candidates are designed to specifically target hematologic and solid tumor cancers. We are leveraging our expertise in cellular reprogramming, genetic engineering, and manufacturing to develop therapies with the potential to overcome many of the challenges inherent to cell therapy and provide a significant advantage over existing cell therapy technologies. We believe our commitment to developing off-the-shelf cell therapies will expand patient access and provide an unparalleled opportunity to advance the course of cancer care. For more information on Century Therapeutics please visit www.centurytx.com.
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Investors: Melissa Forst/Maghan Meyers – century@argotpartners.com
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