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Immix Biopharma Announces Dr. Raymond Comenzo, Internationally Recognized AL Amyloidosis Expert, Director of the Myeloma and Amyloid Program at Tufts Medical Center, Joins Scientific Advisory Board
IMMXImmix Biopharma(IMMX) GlobeNewswire News Room·2024-09-19 13:31

Company Overview - Immix Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell therapies for AL Amyloidosis and immune-mediated diseases [4] - The lead candidate is NXC-201, a sterically-optimized BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapy, currently undergoing Phase 1b/2 trials in the U.S. and ex-U.S. [4] - NXC-201 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the US FDA and the EU EMA for AL Amyloidosis [4] Key Personnel - Dr. Raymond Comenzo has joined the scientific advisory board of ImmixBio's subsidiary, Nexcella, bringing extensive expertise in AL Amyloidosis [1][3] - Dr. Comenzo is recognized for his contributions to clinical trial guidelines and was the senior author of the Andromeda trial, which led to the first FDA-approved therapy for AL Amyloidosis [1][3] - He holds multiple prestigious positions, including Director of the Myeloma and Amyloid Program at Tufts Medical Center [3] Research and Development Focus - The company is advancing CAR-T therapy specifically for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis, a condition currently lacking approved treatment options [2] - NXC-201 has shown no neurotoxicity and a short duration of cytokine release syndrome, indicating potential for expansion into other immune-mediated diseases [4]