Gamida Set For Breakthrough Transplant Therapy Approval – But Cash Problems Could Hit Launch

Can Gamida Succeed On Its Own?

With a new CEO at the helm, Gamida is closing in on an FDA approval, but a lack of cash could hobble its US launch efforts for allogeneic cell therapy product omidubicel.

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Gamida Cell believes its therapy can show superior efficacy and healthcare cost savings - but the company cash shortage is a concern. • Source: Shutterstock

Gamida Cell is nearing an expected US approval of its “breakthrough” allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) therapy omidubicel – but a lack of money could undermine its chances of a successful launch.

Omidubicel is an ex vivo expanded stem cell graft derived from umbilical cord blood (UCB), and has been developed as...

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