If you are an IVD manufacturer dealing with low adoption of precision oncology tools — this project developed a multiplexed protein-function biomarker assay that could triple the efficacy of current immune-oncology treatments. It provides a validated way to stratify patients for 90% of current therapies.
Predictive Diagnostic Assay to Increase Success Rates of Cancer Immunotherapies
Imagine trying a key in a lock without knowing if it actually fits; that is how current cancer immunotherapies work for many patients. This technology acts like a master key tester, checking if a patient's proteins will actually react to the drug before treatment starts. By knowing who will respond, doctors can stop guessing and only treat those who will truly benefit.
What needed solving
Current immunotherapy for solid tumors has a low response rate of 10-20%, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities for patients. There is an urgent need for a reliable way to predict which patients will actually respond to treatment.
What was built
A multiplexed protein-function based biomarker assay (IOO) and a collaborative user cloud designed for CE Mark and ISO 13485/27001 compliance.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a biotech company dealing with high clinical trial failure rates due to poor patient selection — this project developed a predictive assay that identifies responders. This could potentially double survival rates for lethal tumors like lung cancer.
If you are a hospital network dealing with the high cost of ineffective immunotherapy for the 80-90% of patients who don't respond — this project developed a bio-imaging based assay to optimize patient stratification. This ensures expensive therapies are only given to those predicted to respond.
Quick answers
What is the pricing or cost of the assay?
Based on available project data, specific pricing and cost structures are not disclosed.
How is the technology being scaled for industrial use?
The project is industrializing a TRL6 assay by developing a collaborative user cloud and implementing a Quality Management System (QSM) reaching 80% completion.
What is the IP and licensing status?
The assay is based on proprietary bio-imaging technology owned by Fastbase Solutions; however, specific licensing terms are not provided in the dataset.
What regulatory hurdles are being addressed?
The company is pursuing CE marking, an IVD manufacture license from AEMPS, and evaluating a 510k application with the FDA for the USA market.
What is the timeline for clinical deployment?
The project runs from August 2024 to December 2031, with current efforts focused on retrospective studies and regulatory certification.
Who built it
The project is led by a single Spanish SME, Fastbase Solutions Sociedad Limitada. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is lean and focused entirely on the commercialization and regulatory path (CE mark and FDA 510k) rather than basic research.
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