Gamida Cell’s Bone Marrow Transplant Alternative Succeeds In Phase III
Executive Summary
The Novartis-backed company will begin a rolling submission to the US FDA for its cord blood-derived cell therapy omidubicel in Q4 based on improved engraftment versus standard cord blood.
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