Gamida Cell Bounces Back With Omisirge US Approval

For Use In Hematological Malignancies

The Israeli firm Gamida Cell’s lead candidate has obtained a US approval as a new donor source for allogeneic stem cell transplant with the chips in place for independent commercialization despite its recent financial troubles.  

Stem Cells, 3D rendering. - Illustration
Omisirge Makes Use Of Gamida's NAM Technology • Source: Alamy

Gamida Cell Ltd.’s allogeneic cell therapy Omisirge will provide a new option for patients with hematological malignancies waiting for stem cell transplant after the US Food and Drug Administration granted it an approval, marking a positive turn in the company’s story.

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