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MilestoneJun 1, 2026148 days ago

FDA clears IND for IL-12 tethered TIL therapy IOV-5001

FDA clears IND for IL-12 tethered TIL therapy IOV-5001, on Jun 1, 2026. A company milestone for Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOV-5001 for Solid tumors (basket trial)): a step in the program rather than a decision or a data readout.

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Company
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. IOVA
Drug
IOV-5001
For
Solid tumors (basket trial)
Stage
Phase 1/2 · an early study that checks safety and takes a first look at effect
When
Jun 1, 2026
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FDA allowed Iovance's IND to proceed for a Phase 1/2 basket trial of IOV-5001, a next-generation IL-12 tethered TIL therapy, with enrollment set to begin in the second half of 2026.
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