Cancer Target Collaboration Agreement Signed Between MedImmune and Georgetown University

28-Sep-2005

MedImmune, Inc. announced that it has entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement with Georgetown University for the development of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) targeting anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), a member of the insulin receptor family of tyrosine kinases. ALK is believed to play an important role in the growth of solid tumors including those associated with prostate, colon and lung cancers.

Under the terms of the agreement, MedImmune will receive exclusive worldwide rights to develop oncology therapies using MAbs targeting ALK. MedImmune will be responsible for the clinical development and commercialization of any resulting products. Georgetown University will receive an upfront payment as well as potential development milestone payments and royalties on future marketed products. The organizations will also participate in an ongoing research collaboration as part of the agreement.

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