TScan Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Poster Presentation at the 64th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition

Rhea-AI Summary

TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (TCRX) announced the acceptance of a trial in progress abstract for TSC-100 and TSC-101 at the ASH Annual Meeting scheduled for December 10-13, 2022. The poster presentation, titled 'A Phase 1 Umbrella Study of TCR-Engineered T Cells,' will be presented by Dr. Ran Reshef. TSC-100 and TSC-101 are designed to target HA-1 and HA-2 to prevent relapse in AML, ALL, and MDS patients post-allogeneic transplant. The Phase 1 trial is currently open for enrollment, aiming to improve patient outcomes after reduced-intensity conditioning transplants.

Positive

• Acceptance of trial abstract at a significant industry conference enhances visibility.
• TSC-100 and TSC-101 target critical areas in hematologic malignancies, potentially addressing unmet medical needs.
• Open enrollment for Phase 1 trial indicates progress in clinical development.

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• None.

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell therapies (TCR-T) for the treatment of patients with cancer, today announced the acceptance of a trial in progress abstract related to its lead candidates, TSC-100 and TSC-101, at the upcoming American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, being held from December 10-13, 2022, in New Orleans.

Poster presentation:

Title: Trial in Progress: A Phase 1 Umbrella Study of TCR-Engineered T Cells That Target HA-1 (TSC-100) and HA-2 (TSC-101) to Treat Residual Leukemia After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Presenter: Ran Reshef, M.D., Columbia University Medical Center
Abstract Number: 3325
Session: Cellular Immunotherapies: Early Phase and Investigational Therapies: Poster II 
Date & Time: Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 6:00-8:00pm CT 
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall D

About TScan’s Hematologic Malignancies Program

TScan’s two lead TCR-T therapy candidates, TSC-100 and TSC-101, are designed to target HA-1 and HA-2, respectively, to prevent relapse in AML, ALL and MDS patients undergoing allogeneic haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) with reduced intensity conditioning (RIC). Up to 40% of patients who receive HCT with RIC relapse within two years after the transplant, at which point there are limited treatment options and poor prognosis. The longer-term objective is to enable more patients to maintain prolonged remission after HCT using RIC, a more tolerable chemotherapy than the myeloablative conditioning, followed by TScan’s TCR-T. The Phase 1 umbrella trial (NCT05473910) for TSC-100 and TSC-101 is open for enrollment.

About TScan Therapeutics, Inc.

TScan is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell therapies (TCR-T) for the treatment of patients with cancer. The Company’s lead TCR-T therapy candidates, TSC-100 and TSC-101, are in development for the treatment of patients with hematologic malignancies to eliminate residual disease and prevent relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. The Company is also developing multiplexed TCR-T therapy candidates for the treatment of various solid tumors. The Company has developed and continues to build its ImmunoBank, the Company’s repository of therapeutic TCRs that recognize diverse targets and are associated with multiple HLA types, in order to provide customized multiplexed TCR-T therapies for patients with a variety of solid tumors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, express or implied statements regarding the structure, timing and success of the Company’s planned preclinical development and clinical trials, and the Company’s goals, strategy, and focus. TScan intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as, but not limited to, “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,” “design,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan,” “on track,” or similar expressions or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations that involve risks, changes in circumstances, assumptions, and uncertainties. The express or implied forward-looking statements included in this release are only predictions and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation: the beneficial characteristics, safety, efficacy, therapeutic effects and potential advantages of TScan’s TCR-T therapy candidates; TScan’s expectations regarding its preclinical studies being predictive of clinical trial results; the timing of the initiation, progress and expected results of TScan’s preclinical studies, clinical trials and its research and development programs; TScan’s plans relating to developing and commercializing its TCR-T therapy candidates, if approved, including sales strategy; estimates of the size of the addressable market for TScan’s TCR-T therapy candidates; TScan’s manufacturing capabilities and the scalable nature of its manufacturing process; TScan’s estimates regarding expenses, future milestone payments and revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; TScan’s expectations regarding competition; TScan’s anticipated growth strategies; TScan’s ability to attract or retain key personnel; TScan’s ability to establish and maintain development partnerships and collaborations; TScan’s expectations regarding federal, state and foreign regulatory requirements; TScan’s ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for its proprietary platform technology and our product candidates; the sufficiency of TScan’s existing capital resources to fund its future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including mitigation efforts and political, economic, legal and social effects, on any of the foregoing or other aspects of TScan’s business or operations; and other factors that are described in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of TScan’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any other filings that TScan has made or may make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release represent TScan’s views only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Except as required by law, TScan explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contact

Heather Savelle
TScan Therapeutics, Inc.
VP, Investor Relations
857-399-9840
hsavelle@tscan.com

Joyce Allaire
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
Managing Director
617-435-6602
jallaire@lifesciadvisors.com

FAQ

What was announced by TScan Therapeutics regarding TCRX on November 3, 2022?

TScan Therapeutics announced the acceptance of a trial in progress abstract for TSC-100 and TSC-101 at the ASH Annual Meeting.

When will the ASH Annual Meeting take place where TScan will present its findings?

The ASH Annual Meeting will be held from December 10-13, 2022.

What are TSC-100 and TSC-101 targeting in their clinical trials?

TSC-100 and TSC-101 are targeting HA-1 and HA-2 to prevent relapse in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

Who will present the TScan clinical trial at the ASH Annual Meeting?

Dr. Ran Reshef from Columbia University Medical Center will present the TScan clinical trial.

What is the significance of TScan's Phase 1 trial being open for enrollment?

The open enrollment for the Phase 1 trial indicates progression in TScan's clinical development efforts and potential advancement in treatment for hematologic malignancies.