RE: 'Two Way' Strategy30 Sep 2024 22:51
That was my question she answered (first one I've ever had answered in a QA session!) about would ava6k based on the safety data so far that if it was shown to be no more effective than dox, would it still get approval for its chosen indications. I found her answer interesting and not what I was expecting (considering Taps response to it becoming standard of care overnight), and wish there was a chance for followup questions, for example what is the measurement for effectiveness over dox? Dox obviously works otherwise it wouldn't be prescribed, but it's main barrier to longer term use is safety/toxicity. Does a a have to show X% greater tumour shrinkage to be approved? Who sets this goal, is it regulator? Does Avacta have input so it isn't an 'impossible' goal? Does this affect the thinking of treating lower amounts for longer, is there a time frame where this improved response must be demonstrated?
Got a load more too I could ask.. Maybe ones for the agm.
She seemed v confident, she made it clear that slapping someone else's drug on our platform is a no-go, and listening again I presume this next candidate drug will likely be an off patent / generic one rather than waiting for a partner to collaborate, so funding will certainly be a question. I will be disappointed if a pipeline is announced with no idea how to fund it - I also note she refused to use the words 'dilutive funding' so wouldn't surprise me if this is used alongside selling of DX, just hope it's from a far higher SP than now. Does nasdaq have different funding requirements before listing? Chatgpt seems to think a minimum price of $4 per share but don't know if that's bolox