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– Therapeutic vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus type 16 (HPV16) tested together with chemotherapy in women with HPV16-positive advanced or recurrent cervical cancer –

Leiden, The Netherlands, October 29, 2013 – ISA Pharmaceuticals B.V., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on rationally designed therapeutic vaccines against cancer and persistent viral infections, today announced the initiation of a Phase I/II clinical study of its lead candidate ISA101 in women with HPV16-positive advanced or recurrent cervical cancer, eligible for standard chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel (CervISA study). The first patient was vaccinated this month.

ISA101 is a synthetic long peptide (SLP®) vaccine for the treatment

– Renowned Specialists to Support Development of ISA’s Advancing Pipeline –

Leiden, The Netherlands, October 15, 2013 – ISA Pharmaceuticals B.V., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company focusing on rationally designed therapeutic vaccines against cancer and persistent viral infections, today announced the establishment of an advisory board of seasoned executives and scientists. Five world-renowned specialists will bring strong clinical, regulatory, scientific and business expertise to assist ISA in developing and implementing its corporate and R&D strategy.

The members of ISA’s advisory board are:

Alex Eggermont, M.D., Ph.D., is General Director of the Institut de Cancérologie Gustave Roussy (IGR, Villejuif) and a Professor of Surgical Oncology