Core Insights - Elicio Therapeutics has appointed Marc J. Wolfgang as Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 30 years of biopharmaceutical leadership experience [1][2][3] Company Overview - Elicio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel immunotherapies for high-prevalence cancers, including mKRAS-positive pancreatic and colorectal cancers [4] - The company aims to leverage its Amphiphile ("AMP") technology to enhance cancer-specific T cell responses, promoting durable cancer immunosurveillance [4] - Elicio's lead program, ELI-002, targets common KRAS mutations found in approximately 25% of all solid tumors and is currently in a randomized clinical trial for mKRAS-positive pancreatic cancer [4] Leadership and Expertise - Marc J. Wolfgang has extensive experience in manufacturing, CMC strategy, and operations across various modalities, including cell therapy and RNA-based medicines [2][3] - His previous roles include Senior Vice President at Sail Biomedicines and Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing at BioNTech, where he oversaw critical manufacturing and supply chain operations [2] Strategic Goals - The company is preparing for late-stage development and commercial-scale execution of ELI-002, with a primary disease-free survival analysis expected in the first half of 2026 [3] - Elicio plans to expand ELI-002 to other indications, including mKRAS-positive lung cancer, and is developing additional off-the-shelf immunotherapy candidates targeting BRAF-driven cancers and p53 hotspot mutations [4]