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Carisma appoints prominent oncologist to SAB; merger on track for Q1 2023
Carisma Therapeutics Inc.
- Padmanee Sharma, MD, PhD, from MD Anderson, appointed to Carisma's Scientific Advisory Board.
- She brings expertise in immuno-oncology for CAR-M and checkpoint inhibitor combination trials.
- Merger with Sesen Bio expected to close in Q1 2023, subject to stockholder approval and conditions.
- Phase 1 trial of CT-0508 + Keytruda actively recruiting; first patient anticipated by end of Q1 2023.
- Merger agreement amended Dec 29, 2022 to deliver greater value to Sesen Bio stockholders.