Core Viewpoint - The announcement highlights a strategic partnership between Nona Bio and Umoja Biopharma to advance the development of in vivo CAR-T cell products through the integration of their respective platforms [1][2]. Group 1: Partnership Details - Nona Bio has entered into an evaluation and licensing agreement with Umoja Biopharma to combine their HCAb Harbour Mice platform and NonaCarFxTM platform with Umoja's VivoVecTM platform [1]. - The agreement signifies an expansion of the strategic partnership established in September 2024 [1]. - Nona Bio will receive an upfront payment, potential option payments, and milestone payments related to the discovery and development of collaborative projects [1]. Group 2: Company Profiles - Umoja Biopharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing accessible and effective in vivo CAR-T cell therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases [2]. - The VivoVecTM gene delivery technology enhances the patient's immune system's ability to combat diseases [2]. - Umoja Biopharma operates an advanced lentiviral vector development and manufacturing facility located in Louisville, Colorado, which supports its core technology [2].
和铂医药-B与UMOJA BIOPHARMA订立评估与授权协议