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Alector's Phase 3 latozinemab trial fails; workforce cut 49%, R&D head resigns
Alector, Inc.
- Phase 3 INFRONT-3 trial of latozinemab in FTD-GRN missed clinical co-primary endpoint; biomarker endpoint met but no treatment effects seen.
- Workforce reduction of ~49% (about 75 employees); restructuring charges ~$7.7M; completion expected by H1 2026.
- President and Head of R&D Sara Kenkare-Mitra resigns effective Dec 22, 2025; separation includes 9 months salary and 50% bonus.
- Preliminary cash, equivalents, and short-term investments ~$291.1M as of Sep 30, 2025; runway expected through 2027.
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