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 - transgene.fr
• Transgene’s €105 million fundraising - globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/11/26/3195…
• FDA approves neoadjuvant and adjuvant pembrolizumab for resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma - fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-d…
• Gilead Sciences’ acquisition of Kite Pharma for $11.9 billion - gilead.com/news/news-details/2017/gilead-scien…
• Johnson & Johnson’s collaboration and license deal withLegend Biotech - jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/janssen-en…

📜 TRANSCRIPT

Read the full transcript here: flot.bio/episode/alessandro-riva-transgene-can… (flot.bio/?post_type=episode&p=865)

📖 SHORT BLOGS BASED ON THIS EPISODE:
• Personalized Cancer Vaccines and Oncolytic Viruses: The Next Generation of Cancer Immunotherapy: flot.bio/personalized-cancer-vaccine-oncolytic…

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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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