Alessandro Riva, Transgene | Cancer Vaccines, Oncolytic Viruses | E50

Founded in 1979, Transgene has transformed itself into a leading personalized cancer vaccine player. Alessandro talks about the transformation, his history in cell therapy and how Europe’s biotech space can rival those of the US and China.

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⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Alessandro became Transgene’s CEO in 2023 after joining in 2022 as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also played a key role in Gilead Sciences’ acquisition of Kite Pharma and the regulatory approval of the CAR-T therapy Yescarta.

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED

• Transgene’s website - https://www.transgene.fr/
• Transgene’s €105 million fundraising - https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/11/26/3195422/0/en/Transgene-Successfully-Completes-a-Fundraising-of-c-105-Million.html
• FDA approves neoadjuvant and adjuvant pembrolizumab for resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma - https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-approves-neoadjuvant-and-adjuvant-pembrolizumab-resectable-locally-advanced-head-and-neck
• Gilead Sciences’ acquisition of Kite Pharma for $11.9 billion - https://www.gilead.com/news/news-details/2017/gilead-sciences-to-acquire-kite-pharma-for-119-billion

• • Johnson & Johnson’s collaboration and license deal withLegend Biotech - https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/janssen-enters-worldwide-collaboration-and-license-agreement-with-chinese-company-legend-biotech-to-develop-investigational-car-t-anti-cancer-therapy

📜 TRANSCRIPT

Read the full transcript here: https://flot.bio/episode/alessandro-riva-transgene-cancer-vaccines/

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS

• [00:00:00] Intro
• [00:02:02] Transgene, the French biotech heavyweight
• [00:04:55] Standout personalized cancer vaccine
• [00:25:33] Transgene’s €105 million fundraising
• [00:32:05] Catalysts and oncolytic viruses
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