NKGen Biotech To Present on Potential of Troculeucel for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases at the 13th Annual Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Drug Development Summit
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SANTA ANA, Calif., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that Paul Y. Song, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen, will present at the 13th Annual Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Drug Development Summit (the “Summit”) to be held in Boston, MA, from March 18–20, 2025. Dr. Song’s presentation will highlight troculeucel, the Company’s autologous, non-genetically modified NK cell therapy, as a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases.
The Summit is the only industry-focused event covering the entire drug development process from discovery to commercialization. This year’s Summit will spotlight advancements in neurodegenerative therapeutics, presymptomatic diagnosis, and new targets, modalities, and technologies. Over 150 experts will collaborate to address key challenges and drive the next wave of transformative treatments.
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| Showcasing the Potential of Enhanced NK Cell Therapies for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease: Introducing Troculeucel |
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| In Vivo Translation & Early Clinical |
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| March 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET |
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Dr. Song’s presentation will showcase the potential of enhanced NK cell therapy for the treatment of neurodegenerative disease, introducing troculeucel. Dr. Song will outline the mechanism of troculeucel, the Company’s novel, autologous NK cell therapy, for treating neurodegeneration. He will also present promising data from the Company’s Phase 1 clinical trial, demonstrating early signs of clinical benefit, leading to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Fast Track designation for moderate Alzheimer’s Disease and a new Investigational New Drug for Parkinson’s Disease. Moreover, Dr. Song will highlight the future directions for troculeucel in Frontotemporal Dementia and post-stroke/traumatic brain injury.
Previously disclosed data for troculeucel in Alzheimer’s disease and solid tumors can be found on the Scientific Publications page of the Company’s website at https://nkgenbiotech.com/scientific-publications/. News releases containing troculeucel clinical trial updates and regulatory approvals can be found on the News page of the Company’s website at https://nkgenbiotech.com/news/.
About Troculeucel
Troculeucel is a novel cell-based, patient specific, ex vivo expanded autologous NK cell immunotherapeutic drug candidate. NKGen is developing troculeucel for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and a broad range of cancers. Troculeucel is the International Nonproprietary Name (“INN”) for SNK01 assigned by the World Health Organization (“WHO”). The WHO INN approval of troculeucel establishes a universally recognized nonproprietary drug name for SNK01 and marks a significant step on NKGen’s journey toward bringing this therapy to market.