Merck Serono to Release New Pipeline Data at ASCO 2014 from Early-Stage Investigational Compounds in Difficult-to-Treat

DARMSTADT, Germany, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

ASCO abstract #: Anti-PD-L1: 3064; c-Met: 2521, TPS4151, TPS8121; tecemotide: TPS3658, TPS7608; TH-302: 8534, 2029; further pipeline: 3551, TPS9107, 5030, 2050, e13552

        
        - Robust pipeline reflects commitment to innovation in oncology and
          immuno-oncology
        - Data from nine Merck Serono pipeline products across oncology and
          immuno-oncology to be presented, including anti-PD-L1, c-Met inhibitor and TH-302

Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical division of Merck, today announced that new data from nine investigational compounds from the company's oncology and immuno-oncology pipeline will be included at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., from May 30 to June 3, 2014. These data represent Merck's commitment to research and development in oncology and immuno-oncology, and to improving patient outcomes through internally developed compounds, as well as those acquired and in development with the company's strategic partners.

"We are excited to present the most recent data from our oncology development candidates, including Phase I data on our promising anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody - a key milestone which highlights the potential of our immuno-oncology pipeline," said Belen Garijo, President and CEO of Merck Serono. "Through the spectrum of our efforts, from discovery through development, we keep the patients at the center of our activities, with the goal of transforming innovative research into differentiated medicines that are tailored to their needs."

Merck Serono's oncology and immuno-oncology pipeline includes more than 22 programs in early- and late-stage development, targeting a variety of difficult-to-treat cancers. Notable data presented at this year's ASCO include preliminary data from the investigational anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody (MSB0010718C) and the investigational c-Met inhibitor (MSC2156119J), both in advanced solid malignancies, and TH-302, an investigational hypoxia-activated prodrug, in multiple myeloma and glioblastoma.

Abstracts are currently available on the ASCO website [http://abstracts.asco.org ].

Notes to Editors

Abstracts related to Merck Serono's oncology and immuno-oncology pipeline include:

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