Immunocore announces upcoming presentations at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

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Immunocore announced its participation in the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, presenting updated overall survival data from the Phase 1b metastatic cutaneous melanoma trial. The company will deliver an oral presentation and two poster presentations during the event, scheduled from June 3-7, 2022. Key presentations include updated OS data for tebentafusp and its effects in metastatic uveal melanoma. The findings will be available for registered attendees on the ASCO website.

PRESS RELEASE

Immunocore announces upcoming presentations at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

Updated overall survival (OS) data from Phase 1b metastatic cutaneous melanoma trial

Oral presentation as part of Clinical Science Symposium and two poster presentations

(OXFORDSHIRE, England & CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn. & ROCKVILLE, Md., US, 26 May 2022) Immunocore Holdings plc (Nasdaq: IMCR) (“Immunocore” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel class of T cell receptor (TCR) bispecific immunotherapies designed to treat a broad range of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases today announces it will deliver an oral presentation and two poster presentations at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, which will be held from June 3 - 7, 2022.

CLINICAL SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM

Title: Updated overall survival (OS) data from the phase 1b study of tebentafusp (tebe) as monotherapy or combination therapy with durvalumab (durva) and/or tremelimumab (treme) in metastatic cutaneous melanoma (mCM)

• Presenter: Mark Middleton
• Date and Time: June 5, 2022; 9:45 a.m. CDT
• Session: Clinical Science Symposium: Bispecifics: Are two better than one?
• Abstract ID: 104

POSTER PRESENTATIONS & ABSTRACTS

Title: Treatment with tebentafusp beyond radiographic progressive disease (PD) in metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM)

• Presenter: Ryan Sullivan
• Date and Time: June 6, 2022; 1:15 – 4:15 p.m. CDT
• Session: Melanoma / Skin Cancers
• Abstract ID: 9585

Title: Analysis of the effect of systemic corticosteroids on survival from tebentafusp in a phase 3 trial of metastatic uveal melanoma

• Presenter: Alexandra Ikeguchi
• Date and Time: June 6, 2022; 1:15 – 4:15 p.m. CDT
• Session: Melanoma / Skin Cancers
• Abstract ID: 9584

Title: Overall survival (OS) in metastatic uveal melanoma: A summary of recent prospective trials  

• Author: Josep M. Piulats
• Publication only

Presentations and posters will be available for registered attendees on the ASCO website from June 3-7, 2022.

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About Uveal Melanoma
Uveal melanoma is a rare and aggressive form of melanoma, which affects the eye. Although it is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, the diagnosis is rare, and up to 50% of people with uveal melanoma will eventually develop metastatic disease. Unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma typically has a poor prognosis and had no approved treatment until KIMMTRAK.

About KIMMTRAK®
KIMMTRAK is a novel bispecific protein comprised of a soluble T cell receptor fused to an anti-CD3 immune-effector function. KIMMTRAK specifically targets gp100, a lineage antigen expressed in melanocytes and melanoma. This is the first molecule developed using Immunocore’s ImmTAC technology platform designed to redirect and activate T cells to recognize and kill tumor cells. KIMMTRAK has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation, Fast Track designation and orphan drug designation by the FDA in the United States, Accelerated Assessment by the EMA, and Promising Innovative Medicine (PIM) designation under the UK Early Access to Medicines Scheme for metastatic uveal melanoma.

About Phase 3 IMCgp100-202 Trial
The IMCgp100-202 (NCT03070392) is a randomized pivotal trial that evaluated overall survival (OS) of KIMMTRAK (tebentafusp-tebn) compared to investigator’s choice (either pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, or dacarbazine) in HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with previously untreated mUM. KIMMTRAK demonstrated an unprecedented OS benefit with a Hazard Ratio (HR) in the intent-to-treat population favoring KIMMTRAK, HR=0.51 (95% CI: 0.37, 0.71); p< 0.0001, over investigator’s choice (82% pembrolizumab; 13% ipilimumab; 6% dacarbazine).

About ImmTAC® Molecules
Immunocore’s proprietary T cell receptor (TCR) technology generates a novel class of bispecific biologics called ImmTAC (Immune mobilising monoclonal TCRs Against Cancer) molecules that are designed to redirect the immune system to recognise and kill cancerous cells. ImmTAC molecules are soluble TCRs engineered to recognise intracellular cancer antigens with ultra-high affinity and selectively kill these cancer cells via an anti-CD3 immune-activating effector function. Based on the demonstrated mechanism of T cell infiltration into human tumours, the ImmTAC mechanism of action holds the potential to treat hematologic and solid tumours, regardless of mutational burden or immune infiltration, including immune “cold” low mutation rate tumours. 

About Immunocore
Immunocore is a commercial-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel class of TCR bispecific immunotherapies called ImmTAX – Immune mobilizing monoclonal TCRs Against X disease – designed to treat a broad range of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune, and infectious disease. Leveraging its proprietary, flexible, off-the-shelf ImmTAX platform, Immunocore is developing a deep pipeline in multiple therapeutic areas, including five clinical stage programs in oncology and infectious disease, advanced pre-clinical programs in autoimmune disease and multiple earlier pre-clinical programs. Immunocore’s most advanced oncology TCR therapeutic, KIMMTRAK (tebentafusp-tebn), has been approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) having demonstrated an overall survival benefit in a randomized Phase 3 clinical trial in metastatic uveal melanoma, a cancer that has historically proven to be insensitive to other immunotherapies.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release are forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the European Commission’s final decision on Immunocore’s Marketing Authorisation Application and approval of KIMMTRAK in the European Union; marketing and therapeutic potential of KIMMTRAK for metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM); the expected clinical benefits of KIMMTRAK including extended overall survival benefit; expectations regarding the ability to reach patients in a timely manner including receiving future regulatory approval in respective European countries, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada; the value proposition of KIMMTRAK in mUM and benefit as an orphan indication including expectations regarding the potential market size opportunity; Immunocore’s sales and marketing plans in the United States and the European Union; and future development plans of tebentafusp, including the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets or geographies. Any forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Omicron variant on the Company’s business, strategy clinical trials and financial position; Immunocore’s ability to maintain regulatory approval of KIMMTRAK; its ability to execute its commercialization strategy for KIMMTRAK; its ability to develop, manufacture and commercialize its other product candidates including plans for future development of tebentafusp and other product candidates, including the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets or geographies; commercial supply of KIMMTRAK or any future approved products, and launching, marketing and selling of KIMMTRAK or any future approved products; Immunocore’s ability and plans in continuing to establish and expand a commercial infrastructure and to successfully launch, market and sell KIMMTRAK; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical trials or future regulatory approval; Immunocore’s ability to obtain, maintain and enforce intellectual property protection for KIMMTRAK or any product candidates it is developing; unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical studies or clinical trials; clinical trial site activation or enrollment rates that are lower than expected; changes in expected or existing competition; Immunocore’s ability to obtain, maintain and enforce intellectual property protection for KIMMTRAK or any product candidates it is developing; and the success of Immunocore’s current and future collaborations, partnerships or licensing arrangements. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section titled "Risk Factors" in Immunocore’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Immunocore’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update this information, except as required by law.

CONTACT: 

Immunocore
Debra Nielsen, Head of Communications
T: +1 (610) 368-8602
E: debra.nielsen@immunocore.com
Follow on Twitter: @Immunocore

Consilium Strategic Communications (corporate and financial)
Mary-Jane Elliott/ Chris Welsh/Jessica Hodgson
T: +44 (0)203 709 5700
E: Immunocore@consilium-comms.com

Investor Relations  
Clayton Robertson, Head of Investor Relations
T: +1 215-384-4781
E: ir@immunocore.com

FAQ

What presentations will Immunocore deliver at ASCO 2022?

Immunocore will present updated OS data from its Phase 1b trial, including two poster presentations on tebentafusp in metastatic cutaneous and uveal melanoma.

When is the ASCO Annual Meeting in 2022?

The ASCO Annual Meeting will take place from June 3 to June 7, 2022.

What is the focus of Immunocore's presentations at ASCO 2022?

The focus is on updated overall survival data for tebentafusp in metastatic cutaneous melanoma and related research.

Who will present Immunocore's findings at the ASCO meeting?

Mark Middleton will present the oral presentation, while Ryan Sullivan and Alexandra Ikeguchi will present two posters.

What is KIMMTRAK and its relevance to Immunocore's ASCO presentations?

KIMMTRAK is a bispecific protein targeting gp100 for metastatic uveal melanoma and is central to the data being presented at ASCO.