AMES, IA, USA I February 02, 2016 I NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK), a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of discovering, developing and commercializing novel immuno-oncology product candidates, including both cellular immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor platforms, today announced the company initiated a project to develop new treatment options for the Zika virus.
NewLink Genetics’ Infectious Disease Division, which is based in Devens, Mass., is focused on finding innovative and life-saving treatments for people who have no or few options available to them. With this goal, the team has evaluated various approaches for the prevention of infection with the Zika virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Zika virus to be an international public health emergency.
“NewLink Genetics is committed to developing a vaccine solution to the tragedy of the Zika virus disease,” said Thomas P. Monath, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Operating Officer of NewLink Genetics’ Infectious Disease Division. “Our R&D group has decades of experience in developing successful vaccines against closely-related flaviviruses, which we will leverage to accelerate our Zika vaccine program.”
“Given the deep expertise and experience of Dr. Monath and our infectious disease team, we believe we are well positioned to develop a vaccine candidate for the Zika virus,” said Charles J. Link, M.D., CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of NewLink Genetics. “Our team gained considerable experience during the Ebola crisis collaborating with national and international partners in a rapidly evolving public health environment.”
About the Zika Virus
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile virus. In January 2016, the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency. The organization advised pregnant women to avoid travel to 14 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, Mexico and Haiti. There is no current vaccine and no course of treatment for the Zika virus.
About NewLink Genetics Corporation
NewLink Genetics is a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of discovering, developing and commercializing novel immuno-oncology product candidates, including both cellular immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor platforms, to improve the lives of patients with cancer. NewLink Genetics’ portfolio includes biologic and small molecule immunotherapy product candidates intended to treat a wide range of oncology indications. NewLink Genetics’ product candidates are designed to harness multiple components of the immune system to combat cancer without significant incremental toxicity, either as a monotherapy or in combination with other treatment regimens. For more information, please visit http://www.newlinkgenetics.com.
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AMES, IA, USA I February 02, 2016 I NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK), a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of discovering, developing and commercializing novel immuno-oncology product candidates, including both cellular immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor platforms, today announced the company initiated a project to develop new treatment options for the Zika virus.
NewLink Genetics’ Infectious Disease Division, which is based in Devens, Mass., is focused on finding innovative and life-saving treatments for people who have no or few options available to them. With this goal, the team has evaluated various approaches for the prevention of infection with the Zika virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Zika virus to be an international public health emergency.
“NewLink Genetics is committed to developing a vaccine solution to the tragedy of the Zika virus disease,” said Thomas P. Monath, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Operating Officer of NewLink Genetics’ Infectious Disease Division. “Our R&D group has decades of experience in developing successful vaccines against closely-related flaviviruses, which we will leverage to accelerate our Zika vaccine program.”
“Given the deep expertise and experience of Dr. Monath and our infectious disease team, we believe we are well positioned to develop a vaccine candidate for the Zika virus,” said Charles J. Link, M.D., CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of NewLink Genetics. “Our team gained considerable experience during the Ebola crisis collaborating with national and international partners in a rapidly evolving public health environment.”
About the Zika Virus
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile virus. In January 2016, the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency. The organization advised pregnant women to avoid travel to 14 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, Mexico and Haiti. There is no current vaccine and no course of treatment for the Zika virus.
About NewLink Genetics Corporation
NewLink Genetics is a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of discovering, developing and commercializing novel immuno-oncology product candidates, including both cellular immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor platforms, to improve the lives of patients with cancer. NewLink Genetics’ portfolio includes biologic and small molecule immunotherapy product candidates intended to treat a wide range of oncology indications. NewLink Genetics’ product candidates are designed to harness multiple components of the immune system to combat cancer without significant incremental toxicity, either as a monotherapy or in combination with other treatment regimens. For more information, please visit http://www.newlinkgenetics.com.
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