Ofranergene obadenovec

VBL Therapeutics Awarded 3.2 Million NIS Non-Dilutive Grant by the Israel Innovation Authority for VB-111

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The funds will support the continued development of VBL's lead product candidate, VB-111, a first-in-class targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent.

Key Points: 
  • The funds will support the continued development of VBL's lead product candidate, VB-111, a first-in-class targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent.
  • VB-111 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 potential registration study (OVAL) for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
  • According to the interim data, the response rate in the treatment arm was 58% or higher.
  • VB-111 is a first-in-class, targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent that is being developed to treat a wide range of solid tumors.

Following Positive Interim Analysis, VB-111 Global Study in Ovarian Cancer to Extend to Japan via Collaboration with NanoCarrier

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

VBL and NanoCarrier Co. Ltd. signed an exclusive license agreement in 2017 for the development, commercialization, and supply of VB-111 in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • VBL and NanoCarrier Co. Ltd. signed an exclusive license agreement in 2017 for the development, commercialization, and supply of VB-111 in Japan.
  • There are more than 10,000 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Japan with more than 5,000 associated deaths annually.
  • The Data Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) overseeing OVAL recently conducted a preplanned interim analysis and recommended that the study continue.
  • We are very pleased that NanoCarrier has chosen to develop VB-111 in ovarian cancer in Japan, said Dror Harats, MD, Chief Executive Officer of VBL Therapeutics.

VBL Therapeutics to Report Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results on March 19

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.
  • VBLs lead oncology product candidate, ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111), is a first-in-class, targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent that is being developed to treat a wide range of solid tumors.
  • It is conveniently administered as an IV infusion once every two months.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a VBL-sponsored phase 3 potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

VBL Therapeutics Announces the Launch of a New Clinical Trial of VB-111 Combined with the Checkpoint Inhibitor, Nivolumab, in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VBL Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VBLT) today announced the launch of a phase 2 clinical trial of VB-111 in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo), an immune checkpoint inhibitor, in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VBL Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VBLT) today announced the launch of a phase 2 clinical trial of VB-111 in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo), an immune checkpoint inhibitor, in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.
  • This new study will investigate if priming with VB-111 can drive immune cells into the tumor and turn the colorectal tumor from immunologically cold to hot.
  • The goal of this open-label, single-arm phase 2 study is to evaluate VB-111 in combination with an anti-PD-1 inhibitor, nivolumab, in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a VBL-sponsored phase 3 potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

VBL Therapeutics to Present at the BIO CEO & Investor Conference

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.
  • It is conveniently administered as an IV infusion once every two months.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a Phase 3 potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
  • VBL Therapeutics undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

VBL Therapeutics to Present Data on New Investigator-Sponsored Phase 2 Trial of VB-111 in Recurrent Glioblastoma at the 2019 Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.
  • It is conveniently administered as an IV infusion once every two months.
  • It has been observed to be well-tolerated in >300 cancer patients and demonstrated activity signals in an all comers Phase 1 trial as well as in three tumor-specific Phase 2 studies.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a Phase 3 potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

VBL Therapeutics Announces New IND for an Investigator-Sponsored Phase 2 Trial of VB-111 in Recurrent Glioblastoma

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The IND is for a Phase 2 randomized, controlled, clinical trial of VB-111 in rGBM patients undergoing a second surgery.

Key Points: 
  • The IND is for a Phase 2 randomized, controlled, clinical trial of VB-111 in rGBM patients undergoing a second surgery.
  • The IND was submitted by Patrick Wen, M.D., Director, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, on behalf of a group of top neuro-oncology US medical centers.
  • "MRI analysis conducted at UCLA of the VB-111 Phase 2 and GLOBE Phase 3 studies demonstrated objective responses to VB-111 monotherapy.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a Phase 3 potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

VBL Therapeutics to Report Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results on November 14

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.
  • The Companys lead oncology product candidate, ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111), is a first-in-class, targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent that is being developed to treat a wide range of solid tumors.
  • It is conveniently administered as an IV infusion once every two months.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

VBL Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VBL Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VBLT) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, and provided a corporate update.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VBL Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VBLT) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, and provided a corporate update.
  • Our OVAL Phase 3 potential-registration trial of VB-111 in ovarian cancer continues as planned, said Dror Harats, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of VBL Therapeutics.
  • Second Quarter ended June 30, 2019 Financial Results:
    Cash Position: At June 30, 2019, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits totaling $45.1 million and working capital of $39.1 million.
  • Revenues: Revenues related to VBLs collaborations were $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2019.

VBL Therapeutics to Report Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results on August 13

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Monday, August 5, 2019

Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer.
  • The Companys lead oncology product candidate, ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111), is a first-in-class, targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent that is being developed to treat a wide range of solid tumors.
  • It is conveniently administered as an IV infusion once every two months.
  • Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.