Company Research Report: Kelonia Therapeutics, Inc.
Company Overview
Name, Mission, and Core Focus
- Company Name: Kelonia Therapeutics, Inc.
- Mission: Delivering on the promise of genetic medicine for every patient.
- Core Focus: To pioneer in vivo gene delivery technologies, specifically using the iGPS® platform to efficiently deliver genetic cargo to desired tissues, primarily aimed at developing in vivo CAR-T therapies for hematologic cancers.
Founding Details
- Founded: No information available.
- Founder(s): No information available.
Key People
- Chief Executive Officer, Founder: Kevin Friedman, Ph.D.
- Vice President, Clinical Development Operation: Scott Currence
- Director, Preclinical Research: Emily Beura, Ph.D.
- Vice President of Finance: Ryan Lynch
- Vice President, Nonclinical Development: Sarah Tannehill-Gregg
- (Full team and board members list is available in the data)
Headquarters
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employees, Revenue, and Recognition
- Number of Employees: No information available.
- Revenue: No information available.
- Known For: Developing innovative genetic medicines and revolutionary iGPS® gene delivery technology.
Products
Product Offerings
- iGPS® Platform:
- Description: An in vivo gene placement system that enhances the precision and efficiency of gene delivery through lentiviral vector particles optimized for tissue-specific delivery.
- Key Features:
- Targeted Gene Delivery: Uses engineered lentiviral vectors for targeted delivery to specific tissues.
- Efficiency: Facilitates low dose levels of iGPS particles and systemic administration.
- Clinical Applications: Aimed at developing in vivo CAR-T therapies initially focused on hematologic cancers.
- KLN-1010:
- Description: Lead in vivo CAR-T cell therapeutic candidate for multiple myeloma.
- Key Features:
- Exquisite T Cell Specificity: Demonstrates significant CAR T cell activity with low dose levels.
- Therapeutic Potential: May transform the treatment landscape for multiple myeloma.
Recent Developments
New Products and Features
- KLN-1010 Product Launch:
- Positioned as the first in vivo CAR-T cell therapy for treating multiple myeloma.
Partnerships and Agreements
- Collaboration with Astellas:
- Research and license agreement to develop novel immuno-oncology therapeutics, officially announced on February 15, 2024.
Press Releases and News
- Scientific Conference Participation:
- Presenting preclinical data from KLN-1010 at the ASGCT 27th Annual Meeting and the PEGS Boston Summit in May 2024.
- Board Appointments:
- Kristen Hege, M.D., and Mathai Mammen, M.D., Ph.D., appointed to the Board of Directors as of March 28, 2024.
Recent Innovations
- In Vivo CAR-T Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma:
- Presentation on the therapeutic potential of iGPS®-based gene therapy at various scientific meetings.
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