[WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA, US AND LONDON, UK, May 3, 2021] – Vivacitas
Oncology, Inc. (“Vivacitas” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company
focused on tough to treat cancers, and Image Analysis Group (“IAG”), a leading global medical
imaging company, are collaborating to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and advanced
imaging strategies to further the development of AR-67, a third generation Camptothecin, in
patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (reGBM).
Advanced imaging techniques could play a critical role in response assessment in developing new
and innovative cancer therapies. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) provides
quantitative non-invasive imaging markers of early therapy-related changes. IAG is deploying its
proprietary, cloud-based imaging approach to provide scientific evidence of early therapy
response.
Tina Runk, Vivacitas co-founder and Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations stated,
“Working with IAG, we performed a retrospective analysis of imaging data from our Phase 2
clinical study of AR-67 activity in recurrent GBM, in which their technology was applied to assess
pseudoprogression from true progression of disease. This assessment capability demonstrates the
benefit of potentially including this technology in future pivotal clinical trials and treatment
regimens to ensure patient retention based on more detailed and objective criteria.”
Dr. Diana Dupont-Roettger, the Chief Scientific Alliance Officer at IAG stated, “We are excited
to bring the latest and most impactful imaging strategies to Vivacitas to ensure a scientific
excellence and efficient drug development process.”
ABOUT VIVACITAS ONCOLOGY:
Vivacitas Oncology is a private clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on combating
those cancers that have proven to be frustratingly resistant to current treatment modalities. It
originated with the vision of Dr. Joseph Rubinfeld (co-founder of Amgen) with the intent to
improve upon well known chemotherapies with demonstrated effect, but which also possess
challenges with potency, toxicity, stability, and other issues limiting their use. Through an
enduring spirit, Vivacitas continues to apply clarity, tenacity, and vision in our fight against
intractable cancers and our pursuit of new treatment options for patients and their families
worldwide.
For further information please visit www.vivaoncology.com or Elise@vivaoncology.com.
ABOUT IAG:
Image Analysis Group (IAG) is a unique clinical development partner to life sciences
companies. IAG broadly leverages its proprietary image analysis methodologies, power of our
cloud platform DYNAMIKA, years of experience in AI and Machine Learning as well as bespoke
co-development business models to ensure higher probability for promising therapeutics to reach
the patients. Our independent Bio-Partnering division fuses risk-sharing business models and agile
culture to accelerate novel drug development.
For further information please visit www.ia-grp.com or reach out to imaging.experts@ia-grp.com.
