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Myeloid Therapeutics rebrands and unveils an expanded strategy to move beyond its previous myeloid cell focus

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CAMBRIDGE, MA, 8-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — CREATE Medicines, Inc. (formerly Myeloid Therapeutics, Inc.) today announced an expanded strategy to move beyond myeloid-focused in vivo programming toward multilineage immune programming, including T cells, myeloid cells, and NK cells, to deliver scalable, redosable, off-the-shelf therapies with greater clinical impact. CREATE is the most advanced clinical-stage company in RNA-based in vivo CAR therapeutics, with programs targeting HER2, TROP2, and GPC3-positive solid tumors and validated targets for in vivo CAR-T mediated B cell depletion. Building on this foundation, CREATE Medicines is pioneering a new era in multi-immune programming with an expanded platform designed to deliver transformative therapies across oncology, autoimmunity, and fibrosis. “Our clinical work in more than 40 patients has proven that we can tolerably and repeatedly program immune cells inside the body,” said Daniel Getts, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of CREATE Medicines. “We are now extending those capabilities to program multiple immune lineages  for deeper, more durable responses, starting with MT-304, our HER2 multi-immune CAR in breast cancer. In parallel, we are advancing the first-ever RNA retrotransposon-based in vivo CAR-T for B-cell depletion in oncology and autoimmunity.” Clinical Validation CREATE Medicines has generated one of the largest clinical datasets in the in vivo CAR field, with more than 40 patients treated across multiple Phase 1 studies. These trials provide not only proof-of-mechanism but also critical insights that de-risk next generation multi-cell programs.
  • Proof-of-mechanism: Paired biopsies confirmed CAR+ immune cells infiltrating tumors, with immune remodeling and CD8 T cell recruitment.
  • Safety and repeat dosing: Over 200 doses delivered with a consistent, manageable safety profile and no cumulative toxicities.
  • Evidence of activity: CAR expression detected in circulating immune cells, with stable disease in several patients and a confirmed partial response on treatment for 16 months.
These results validate CREATE’s ability to reprogram immune cells inside the body and provide the foundation for expansion into multi-lineage programming across T cells, myeloid cells, and NK cells. CREATE is strongly supported by a syndicate of leading life science investors, including Newpath Partners, ARCH Venture Partners, 8VC, and Hatteras Venture Partners. These firms share the company’s vision to transform immunotherapy through in vivo multi-immune programming and remain highly committed to its continued success. Pipeline Updates and Anticipated Milestones
  • MT-302 (TROP2; solid tumors): Dose escalation completed; tolerable safety profile.
  • MT-303 (GPC3; hepatocellular carcinoma): Dose escalation ongoing.
  • MT-304 (HER2; solid tumors): First patient expected Q4 2025; first-in-class multi-immune CAR engaging NK and myeloid cells.
  • Retrotransposon-based in vivo CAR-T: First all-RNA product candidate with permanent CAR integration for B-cell depletion.
  • Additional multi-lineage programs in preclinical development across oncology and immunology.
Platform Differentiation At the core of CREATE’s platform is targeted, programmable cell engagement:
  • Selective activation: Cell-specific receptors and LNPs for precise T, myeloid, and NK cell programming.
  • Flexible durability: Transient or stable CAR expression, with permanent integration via RNA-based retrotransposon technology.
  • Industry-leading RNA: Up to 8+ days of linear mRNA expression with no reactogenicity.
  • Speed and scalability: Concept-to-clinic in <12 months with low-cost manufacturing.
SOURCE: EuropaWire
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ShigETEC vaccine candidate has the potential to have a major impact on diarrheal diseases

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VIENNA, 24-Sep-2020 — /EPR HEALTHCARE NEWS/ — Eveliqure Biotechnologies GmbH, an Austrian biotechnology company, today announces the initiation of clinical testing for its ShigETEC vaccine candidate, with the dosing of the first subject in a Phase 1 safety and immunogenicity study in Europe. ShigETEC is an orally administered vaccine candidate targeting Shigella and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), two of the major pathogens responsible for diarrhoeal diseases in travelers to endemic countries, as well as a major threat to children living in low- and middle- income countries.

Currently no effective vaccines against these two pathogens exist and previous attempts to develop vaccines against Shigella and ETEC have failed. Eveliqure has employed a radically innovative approach based on a live attenuated Shigella vaccine strain rationally designed to provide broad, serotype independent protection against both Shigella and ETEC, and is developing the vaccine for both travelers to endemic countries and for children living in resource-poor countries. Following this initial Phase 1 study run in Hungary, further clinical development of ShigETEC will include Phase 1 testing in non-endemic adults, immune characterization of vaccine responses, vaccine formulation studies and clinical testing of ShigETEC in the pediatric population in resource poor-countries. These activities are supported by the EU-funded SHIGETECVAX international consortium of world-leading vaccine organizations – the European Vaccine Initiative, Eveliqure Biotechnologies, University of Gothenburg, icddr,b and PATH.

“Entering clinical development with ShigETEC marks a major milestone for Eveliqure, culminating from our extensive preclinical work performed over the past five years” – commented Gábor Somogyi, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Eveliqure. “We believe that ShigETEC has the potential to reduce the burden of diarrhoeal diseases for travellers, while also saving hundreds of thousands of children in endemic areas of the world”.

“Initiating the Phase 1 study for ShigETEC in adult volunteers is a crucial step towards establishing safety and immunogenicity of our vaccine candidate, and will help us define a well-tolerated, and effective schedule of dosing for our planned Phase 2 human challenge studies”. – commented Frank Malinoski MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of Eveliqure.

Compared to single pathogen approaches, ShigETEC has the potential to have a major impact on diarrheal diseases, protecting both travelers to the developing world and children in endemic populations.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

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First Rhenium-SCT® (Skin Cancer Therapy) treatment in Germany done by Dr. Lutz-Hendrik Holle

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HANAU, Germany, 4-Oct-2019 — /EPR HEALTHCARE NEWS/ — OncoBeta®, a Medical Device Company specialized in innovative epidermal radioisotope therapies for Non-Melanocytic Skin Cancers (NMSCs), announced today, that Dr. Lutz-Hendrik Holle, Medical Director of the interregional professional association for nuclear medicine in Hanau, has accomplished the first Rhenium-SCT® (Skin Cancer Therapy) treatment in Germany. This state-of-the-art technology of local radionuclide therapy offers a painless and non-invasive treatment option for patients with basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (BCC and SCC) and the interregional professional association for nuclear medicine Hanau is the first center in Germany that offers the Rhenium-SCT®.

With approximately 50.000 outpatient examinations annually, the interregional professional association for nuclear medicine Hanau is one of the biggest nuclear medicine service providers in Hesse. The offered services include a variety of different modern treatment and diagnostic methods. The key argument for the expansion of the spectrum was that the Rhenium-SCT® is a new, painless and highly efficient treatment option that also delivers excellent cosmetic results. Besides being a painless alternative to other procedures, the Rhenium-SCT® also allows the treatment of numerous NMSC lesions consecutively in a single session, which was already realized during the first treatment in Hanau. This has also attracted international attention so that an American patient travelled to Hanau for the treatment.

“This therapy is particularly suitable for tumor localizations where good cosmetic results are to be achieved. The fact that the treatment is completely painless and can be performed in just one session is a great advantage”, says Dr. Lutz-Hendrik Holle, Medical Director of Nuclear Medicine in Hanau.

“We are very happy and proud to be able to offer our revolutionary treatment to patients in Germany now. The interregional professional association of nuclear medicine in Hanau is an excellent partner for NMSC patients in the fight against NMSC”, said Shannon D. Brown III, CEO and Managing Director of OncoBeta® GmbH. “Unfortunately, Germany is one of the countries that has experienced a drastic increase in newly diagnosed NMSC cases in recent years. Our highly qualified team strives to provide physicians and patients with a non-invasive and affordable solution to treat NMSC, while focusing on the needs of the patient.”

The global incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers has been drastically increasing over the past decades. Depending on the source, it is estimated that there are over 5 million non-melanoma skin cancer cases reported globally each year. In certain analyzed areas of Germany there was an increase in the incidence between the year 2005 and the year 2014 by about 30%1. To serve the increasing medical need for innovative therapies in this field and to improve the quality of patients’ lives, OncoBeta® GmbH has developed its innovative Rhenium-SCT® which only require a single application in most of the cases, applied in one single session with excellent aesthetic outcomes.

Via EPR Network
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2019 Red Herring North America Top 100 Winner: New recognition of OncoBeta’s success in developing and providing an innovative therapy for non-melanoma skin cancer patients

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Pasadena, CA, U.S.A., 6-Jul-2019 — /EPR HEALTHCARE NEWS/ — OncoBeta®, a Medical Device Company specialized in innovative epidermal radioisotope therapies for Non-Melanocytic Skin Cancers (NMSCs), announced today, that it was honored as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Award winner recognizing the continent’s most exciting and innovative private technology companies. After being recognized with the Red Herring Top 100 Europe Award earlier this year, this is now the second recognition obtained by Red Herring.

The winners, celebrated at a special awards ceremony at the Westin Pasadena hotel, have been chosen from thousands of entrants, whittled down to hundreds making the trip to California. The ceremony, led by Red Herring chairman Alex Vieux, was preceded by two days of keynote speeches, discussions and finalist presentations.

Companies were judged by industry experts, insiders and journalists on a wide variety of criteria including financial performance, innovation, business strategy, and market penetration. Winners ran the gamut of verticals, from FinTech and Marketing to Security, IoT, and many more industries.

Red Herring’s editors have been evaluating the world’s startups and tech companies for over two decades. It gives them the ability to see through the industry’s hype to pick firms that will continue on a trajectory to success. Brands such as Alibaba, Google, Kakao, Skype, Spotify, Twitter and YouTube have all been singled out in Red Herring’s storied history.

“2019’s crop of Top 100 winners has been among our most intriguing yet,” said Vieux. “North America has led the way in tech for so many years, and to see such unique, pioneering entrepreneurs and companies here in California, which is in many ways the heartland of the industry, has been a thrilling experience.”

“What has excited me most is to see so many people forging niches in high-tech and cutting edge sectors,” added Vieux. “Some of the technical wizardry and first-rate business models showcased here at the conference has been fantastic to learn about. We believe OncoBeta® embodies the drive, skill and passion on which tech thrives. OncoBeta® should be proud of its achievement – the competition was incredibly strong.”

“Being named as one of the Red Herring’s Top 100 North America award winner in addition to the Top 100 Europe is a great honor for us.” states Shannon D. Brown III, CEO of OncoBeta®. “The spirit of the award aligns perfectly with our team’s mission in the fight against non-melanocytic skin cancer (NMSC) with the Rhenium-SCT®.”

The complete list of the 2019 Red Herring North America Top 100 Winners can be found here in alphabetical order: https://www.redherring.com/2019-rhna-top100-winners/

Red Herring’s press release is available online at https://www.redherring.com/red-herring-2019-top-100-north-america-winners-press-release/

SOURCE: EuropaWire