Immunicon, Eisai Enter Biomarker Pact

Immunicon Corp. has entered into a research agreement with Eisai, Co. Ltd., funding biomarker development for certain proteins and their modifications associated with molecular targeted agents. Leon Terstappen, chief scientific officer of Immunicon, said, “We are pleased to work with Eisai on these important biomarkers. If successful, these proteins and their modifications will help to identify patients that may benefit from targeted therapies or to monitor treatment efficacy.”

Byron D. Hewett, president and chief executive officer of Immunicon, commented, “We are pleased to add Eisai to our growing list of pharma partners. We now have research collaborations with partners in the U.S., Europe and Japan, all with the important goal of advancing the understanding of cancer and ultimately improving the lives of patients.”