Ikena Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:IKNA) received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for IK-930, in patients with unresectable NF2-deficient malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).
IK-930 is currently being investigated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for patients with advanced solid tumors with or without gene alterations in the Hippo pathway.
Sergio Santillana, MD, Chief Medical Officer, commented : "This milestone, combined with the Orphan Drug designation in mesothelioma, further validates our targeted oncology approach to address significant unmet medical needs for difficult-to-treat cancers and supports our goal to advance the development of IK-930 for the patients who potentially could benefit most."
