On May 22, 2024 NUCLIDIUM and Guerbet (GBT) reported a strategic partnership to advance NUCLIDIUM’s diagnostic and therapeutic copper-based radiopharmaceuticals (Press release, NUCLIDIUM, MAY 22, 2024, View Source [SID1234643534]). This partnership will provide NUCLIDIUM access to Guerbet’s knowledge and extensive network in diagnostic imaging, manufacturing, and clinical trials, aiding the progression of NUCLIDIUM’s theranostic candidates towards commercialization. Guerbet has made a strategic, non-exclusive investment in NUCLIDIUM as part of the agreement. As part of the agreement, François Nicolas, Senior Vice President of R&D at Guerbet, will join NUCLIDIUM’s Board of Directors as an observer. No further details of the agreement have been disclosed.
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"Guerbet is a global leading expert in diagnostic imaging with a longstanding record in developing, manufacturing, and globally distributing medical imaging solutions. This collaboration emphasizes the value of our innovative copper-based theranostic pipeline, which aims to provide cancer patients with comprehensive solutions from the precise diagnosis to effective treatments. Our goal is to accelerate the clinical development of our unique product candidates and we look forward to gaining valuable strategic insights from François and the Guerbet team," said Leila Jaafar, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of NUCLIDIUM.
François Nicolas, Senior Vice President of R&D Guerbet added: "NUCLIDIUM leads in pioneering a new generation of targeted radiotheranostics that could vastly extend patient benefits. Targeted radiopharmaceuticals represent a significant advancement in cancer treatment, yet face supply limitations and production challenges. NUCLIDIUM’s copper-based strategy presents a promising approach to address these issues, enhancing patient access and improving disease staging and treatment. This aligns with Guerbet’s growth strategy to broaden our core business areas. I am excited to support Leila and her team in demonstrating the clinical value of its platform."
NUCLIDIUM is advancing a unique pipeline of targeted copper-based radiopharmaceuticals leveraging isotopes 61Cu and 67Cu. Its innovative platform facilitates a seamless transition from diagnostic to therapeutic applications by merely exchanging the isotopes on the same tumor-targeting molecule. The company will apply its easy-to-produce manufacturing process to enhance product availability and address major challenges in radiotheranostic medicine to develop precise and effective theranostics for multiple solid tumor types including prostate, colorectal, gastric, breast and pancreatic cancers as well as neuroendocrine tumors. The partnership with Guerbet is a critical pillar in NUCLIDIUM’s strategy to establish valuable collaborations to advance its proprietary pipeline and ensure reliable supply chains for its copper-based radiopharmaceuticals.