Core Insights - Adagene Inc. has appointed Dr. Axel Hoos as Executive Advisor, enhancing its leadership in immuno-oncology [1][2] - The company is advancing innovative antibody therapies targeting CTLA-4, aiming to improve efficacy and reduce toxicity in cancer treatment [2][6] - Dr. Hoos brings extensive experience in immuno-oncology, having previously led the development of YERVOY, the first FDA-approved immune checkpoint inhibitor [2][3][4] Company Overview - Adagene Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel antibody-based cancer immunotherapies using computational biology and artificial intelligence [5] - The company utilizes its SAFEbody precision masking technology to address safety and tolerability challenges in antibody therapeutics [6] Pipeline and Technology - Adagene's lead clinical program, ADG126, is a masked anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody currently in phase 1b/2 studies, particularly targeting Metastatic Microsatellite-stable Colorectal Cancer [7] - The SAFEbody platform allows for tumor-specific targeting while minimizing off-tumor toxicity, enhancing the therapeutic window for antibody treatments [6][7]