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ELIAS Animal Health Expands Clinical Trial of Immunotherapy Treatment for Cancer in Dogs
Ten sites now participating in trial of alternative treatment to chemotherapy for canine osteosarcoma Olathe, Kansas, Nov. 12, 2020 – ELIAS Animal Health, a clinical stage development company advancing novel treatments for cancer in companion animals, announces that 10 investigation sites across the U.S. are now participating in the pivotal trial of ELIAS cancer immunotherapy (ECI®). This marks an expansion of the study ELIAS initiated in May to pursue licensure of ECI treatment combined with surgery as an alternative to chemotherapy for dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. The geographical areas served by the clinical trial [...]
Clinical study results demonstrate long term survival in dogs with osteosarcoma treated with ELIAS cancer immunotherapy
Results of a clinical study of the ELIAS cancer immunotherapy (ECI®) protocol demonstrated that the administration of an autologous cancer cell vaccination, adoptive T cell transfer, and interleukin‐2 resulted in long‐term survival for dogs with osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. The article, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine by researchers from the University of Missouri, describes the 14-dog single-arm prospective study and discusses the results. The objective of the study was to evaluate the hypothesis that dogs could be treated safely with the ECI protocol, which includes administration of ex vivo activated T cells, and experience [...]
ELIAS Animal Health announces clinical trial launch: ECI-OSA-04 for the treatment of canine osteosarcoma
Olathe, Kan., May 28, 2020 – ELIAS Animal Health, a clinical stage development company advancing novel treatments for cancer in companion animals, today announced the initiation of a follow-up study to pursue licensure of the ELIAS cancer immunotherapy (ECI®) treatment combined with surgery as an alternative to chemotherapy for dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. In a preliminary clinical study, the median survival time was 415 days, compared to 270-300 days for traditional chemotherapy treatments, suggesting that ECI holds the potential to significantly improve survival times and quality of life for the canine patient. This clinical trial [...]
ELIAS Animal Health Clinical Dataset Supports FDA Fast Track Designation for TVAX Biomedical
Exciting progress in the fight against cancer for both pets and humans On April 27, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the application by our development partner, TVAX Biomedical, for Fast Track Designation for treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) with the immunotherapy technology ELIAS Animal Health is also using for treatment of osteosarcoma in dogs. Founded on the principle of translational medicine, ELIAS is especially pleased to have supported this major achievement. The efficacy and safety data from the previously completed canine osteosarcoma study conducted by ELIAS was an important component of the TVAX Fast Track application and [...]
ELIAS Animal Health announces appointment of Tammy Ham to Board of Directors
Olathe, Kan., March 18, 2020 – ELIAS Animal Health, a clinical stage development company advancing novel treatments for cancer in companion animals, announces the appointment of Tammy Ham to its Board of Directors. Ms. Ham is President of BioNOVUS Innovations LLC, a Kansas City-based firm committed to investing in individuals and organizations who are transforming healthcare, and Chief Executive Officer of CicloMed LLC, a developmental-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on unmet needs in human oncology. “Tammy Ham is an established leader in the healthcare field and a fantastic addition to the ELIAS Board of Directors,” said Tammie Wahaus, CEO of ELIAS. [...]
ELIAS Animal Health announces new additions to leadership team ahead of clinical study launch
Olathe, Kan., February 26, 2020 – ELIAS Animal Health, a clinical stage development company advancing novel treatments for cancer in companion animals, announced today the appointment of Evan Courtemanche as Vice President of Manufacturing, and Jody Ehrhardt, as Director of Clinical Studies. Evan Courtemanche brings an extensive background in mammalian cell-culture manufacturing and supply chain functions in FDA and USDA-regulated therapeutics, and managing contract manufacturing relationships, both international and domestic. He currently oversees the biologics manufacturing processes and facility where the company’s USDA-regulated cancer immunotherapy is manufactured. Previously, Mr. Courtemanche served in manufacturing leadership and oversight roles for Aratana Therapeutics [...]
ELIAS Animal Health named a 2020 Kansas City Startup to Watch
ELIAS Animal Health has been named a 2020 Kansas City Startup to Watch by Startland News. The list of 10 startups is announced by Startland News each year and features innovative, entrepreneurial organizations making waves in the Kansas City area. “This nomination is a reflection of the hard work we’ve put in to bring our cancer immunotherapy to a broader audience,” said Tammie Wahaus, CEO of ELIAS. “I am excited to be included on this list of innovative companies in Kansas City, and look forward to a successful and impactful 2020.” Read the ELIAS Animal Health feature story, or view [...]
ELIAS Animal Health and BodeVet announce new collaboration
Olathe, Kan., June 6, 2019 – ELIAS Animal Health, a clinical stage development company advancing novel treatments for cancer in companion animals, and BodeVet, a Maryland-based company focused on the development of novel blood products for use in veterinary transfusion and regenerative medicine, have announced a joint effort to significantly expand the availability of ELIAS’ ECI® treatment for canine cancer via the mobile apheresis capabilities of BodeVet. Apheresis is a processing procedure that separates blood into different components and, in this case, yields the T cells critical to the ELIAS treatment protocol. Currently, there are twelve locations offering apheresis for [...]