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Anixa Biosciences Appoints Suyasha Gupta as Senior Director of Clinical Development
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the
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[{"type":"text","content":"SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (\"Anixa\" or the \"Company\") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced the appointment of Suyasha Gupta as Senior Director of Clinical Development. In this role, Ms. Gupta will work closely with Dr. Pamela Garzone, Chief Development Officer, to oversee the Company's ongoing Phase 1 breast cancer vaccine and Phase 1 ovarian cancer CAR-T therapy clinical trials, as well as the upcoming Phase 2 breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSuyasha Gupta is an accomplished clinical development scientist with deep expertise in executing late-stage oncology and hematology clinical trials. Prior to joining Anixa, Ms. Gupta served as a Clinical Scientist at Genentech, where she managed critical Phase 2 and 3 studies across the cancer immunotherapy pipeline. Her experience spans multiple indications (renal cell and bladder cancer, follicular lymphoma) and molecules (Atezolizumab, Mosunetuzumab). Her strength in clinical development also stems from her prior experience in clinical operations where she managed biomarker strategies for global trials across a diverse range of therapeutic areas, including Oncology and Ophthalmology. Ms Gupta is a dedicated leader in inclusive research, advancing multiple initiatives to bolster diverse patient recruitment at Genentech. She holds a Master's in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley.\n\"We are pleased to welcome Suyasha to our team,\" said Dr. Garzone. \"Her extensive experience managing complex oncology trials, coupled with her proven ability to lead clinical development programs, will be an invaluable asset as we advance our pipeline of innovative therapies. Suyasha's expertise in oncology, particularly in the design and execution of late-stage clinical trials, aligns perfectly with our strategic goals. Her contributions will be especially critical, not only for our current trials, but also as we embark on later stage trials.\"\n\"I am excited to join Anixa, working on advancing cutting edge science to develop therapies in areas with critical unmet need. Their cancer vaccine and CAR-T program have a strong potential to provide patients with new treatment options. I am looking forward to working with the team as we take t...