RE: looks like val fell off15 Oct 2018 19:17
Why are people discussing things we already knew? We've known for ages there was only 8 people in this trial. All these people spend every day in life blasting the BOD and the company as a whole and you dont even keep up to date with the companies most advanced pivotal CT. Since these results we've had several updates on discussions and also the______________
Advisory board of UK Key Opinion Leaders ("Advisory Board")
An Advisory board consisting of members of the patient advocate, hospital and consultant community, all with specialisms in oncology and particularly in end-of-life care in cancer patients was convened to discuss the results and impact of VAL401. The meeting was organised and executed by the independent communications company, Hayward Medical, who provided a report detailing the ideas and enthusiasm the participants showed for the development of VAL401 to date. In particular the need for a treatment that can be used to alleviate symptoms even in end-stage patients was highlighted and that the co-prescription of a drug to provide supportive benefits in addition to anti-cancer benefits would be valuable from the beginning of the patient journey, alongside currently used approaches.
The participants' individual comments included that they would be confident taking VAL401 immediately on cancer diagnosis, alongside standard of care treatment; that every month of additional life secured is priceless, particularly with maintained quality, and in fact that, terminal patients often prefer to retain their Quality of Life than to risk further disruptive treatments.
2018 BIO International Convention
Dr Dilly attended the BIO International Convention in Boston during the week of 4 June 2018. Recognised as the largest partnering and exhibition event in the industry, BIO is an opportunity to access global biotech and pharma companies. Presenting the VAL401 project, Dr Dilly held meetings to progress commercial conversations further with current and future partners, as well as presenting the project to new audiences.
Notification of Acceptance re Second New Zealand patent
ValiSeek has received notification that a further method-of-treatment patent has been allowed by the New Zealand Patent Office covering the use of VAL401 in the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Dr Suzy Dilly, CEO of ValiSeek, commented: "The external validation from both the Advisory Board and wider industry, has provided increased confidence that VAL401, the product, has a valued and needed place in the market. These developments are a valuable addition to our licensing package, clarifying the final stages of clinical testing towards commercial use."