Encouraging Signs For Galapagos In CLL, But “Point-Of-Care CAR-T” Is Biggest Challenge

Early data suggests its CAR-T could crack the tough challenge in CLL – but developing an automated CAR-T production unit for local hospitals is likely to be Galapagos’s greatest test.

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Galapagos is developing its point-of-care 'Cocoon' manufacturing system to bring CAR-T to many more patients globally.

In a crowded field, Galapagos needs to find a niche where its point-of-care CAR-T concept can shine – and believes chronic lymphocytic leukemia could be it.

The company hosted a key opinion leader webinar at the American Society of Hematology on 10 December to highlight updated...

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