Early-stage investment in immuno oncology: riding the waves of hope & hype
Immuno-Oncology Insights 2022; 3(2), 69–71
10.18609/ioi.2022.009
Published: 15 March 2022
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Immuno-oncology has its fundamental origins in translating academic research through venture capital and public market investment. Pioneer company Medarex is a classic
example, which brought the first wave of key checkpoint inhibitor drugs to market. Since then, the Immuno-oncology field has grown at an exponential rate.