Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (1IOVA)

Overview

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. stands as a commercial-stage biotechnology entity dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative cell therapies. Utilizing autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocyte technology, the company aims to provide treatments for metastatic melanoma alongside other solid tumor cancers within the United States. Originating in 2007 and originally known as Lion Biotechnologies, Inc., the company transitioned to its current name in June 2017. With its headquarters in San Carlos, California, Iovance Biotherapeutics has established numerous strategic collaborations and licensing agreements with prominent institutions and companies across the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. These partnerships extend to WuXi Advanced Therapies, Inc.; National Institutes of Health; National Cancer Institute; H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Cellectis S.A.; Novartis Pharma AG; and Boehringer Ingelheim Biopharmaceuticals GmbH, aiming to enhance its offering and impact in cancer treatment.

Products and Services

• Amtagvi
  

  Described as a pioneering tumor-derived autologous T cell immunotherapy, Amtagvi is specifically designed for adult patients struggling with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. This product marks Iovance's commitment to offering advanced therapeutic options that leverage the body's immune system to fight cancer.

• Proleukin
  

  An interleukin-2 product, Proleukin serves as a treatment solution for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Through boosting the patient's immune response, it aims at attacking and eliminating cancer cells, underscoring the company's expertise in immunotherapy.

• Lifileucel in combination with pembrolizumab
  

  This development focuses on treating frontline advanced melanoma patients by combining lifileucel with pembrolizumab. The strategic integration of these treatments exemplifies Iovance's innovative approach towards providing comprehensive care for melanoma patients.

• LN-145
  

  Targeted at addressing the challenges in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other solid tumor cancers, LN-145 is an ongoing project that aims to expand the therapeutic reach of the company’s immunotherapy solutions.

• IOV-4001
  

  Currently in Phase 1/2 IOV-GM1-201 clinical trial, IOV-4001 represents Iovance's commitment to innovating treatment options for NSCLC. This exploration into new therapies highlights the company’s dedication to contributing significant advancements in cancer treatment.

• Lifileucel for Gynecological Cancers
  

  Another pivotal area of development, the application of lifileucel for treating gynecological cancers, signifies Iovance's broader endeavor to tackle a variety of cancer types with its cell therapy technologies.