Celyad - Developing a sophisticated clinical strategy

Celyad has reached the potentially crucial three billion natural killer receptor (NKR) CAR T-cell dose (CYAD-01) in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with the first patient showing no signs of toxicity. If responses are seen in several patients, an expansion phase could start; a strong response was seen in November at the 300 million cell dose. Interim data are promised by Celyad in late 2018, probably at ASH. There are now several studies running or starting including using two courses of CYAD-01 in AML (after an initial response), evaluation of conditioning therapy with AML and combinations of CYAD-01 with chemotherapy in colorectal cancer. The indicative value remains at €1,040m, €84 per share.