Tempus Announces Expansion of Collaboration with Takeda to Leverage Multimodal Real-World Datasets and Biological Model Systems in Oncology Research and Development
26 September 2024 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM), a technology company leading the
adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care,
today announces an expansion to its collaboration with Takeda
(TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) that takes a data-first approach to research
and development, with the aim of enhancing Takeda’s oncology
research and development efforts.
After an initial collaboration that leveraged Tempus’
de-identified multimodal datasets, this new agreement will expand
upon that work. Takeda will combine Tempus’ multimodal real-world
datasets and Tempus’ biological modeling capabilities to advance
Takeda’s pipeline of cancer therapeutics, which includes
antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), small molecules, bispecifics and
gamma delta T-cell therapies.
Takeda researchers will use Tempus’ analytics platform, Lens, to
gain real-time access to de-identified patient records as well as a
suite of AI-enabled tools to accelerate critical insights for
Takeda’s drug development efforts. Initial work has resulted in
research that will be presented at an upcoming medical
congress.
In parallel, the two companies have embarked on a multi-phase
biological modeling project leveraging one of the largest
repositories of patient-derived tumor organoids in the world. Each
organoid model can be used to reflect the biology of a distinct
patient tumor, and then be genetically linked through Tempus’
next-generation sequencing assays to Tempus’ real-world multimodal
dataset, potentially enhancing the predictability of a drug’s
effectiveness. This approach enables efficient hypothesis
generation and rapid validation that could guide early drug
candidate prioritization. For this unique scope of work, Tempus is
working with Takeda on a panel of 60 organoids spanning 10 cancer
indications that closely reflect real-world patients to
functionally evaluate several preclinical candidates.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Takeda,
combining real-world multimodal data and biological modeling
capabilities to better understand targets of interest,” said Ryan
Fukushima, Chief Operating Officer at Tempus. “The results we’ve
seen thus far demonstrate how the collaboration between the Takeda
and Tempus teams can assist in efforts to accelerate Takeda’s
growing oncology therapeutic pipeline, which may lead to the next
generation of cancer treatments.”
About Tempus
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine
through the practical application of artificial intelligence in
healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal
data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and
useful, Tempus provides AI-enabled precision medicine solutions to
physicians to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel
facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal
therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the
treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with
tools that learn as the company gathers more data. For more
information, visit tempus.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, about Tempus and Tempus’ industry
that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements
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believes may affect Tempus’ business, financial condition, results
of operations and prospects. These forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties related to: Tempus’ financial
performance; the ability to attract and retain customers and
partners; managing Tempus’ growth and future expenses; competition
and new market entrants; compliance with new laws, regulations and
executive actions, including any evolving regulations in the
artificial intelligence space; the ability to maintain, protect and
enhance Tempus’ intellectual property; the ability to attract and
retain qualified team members and key personnel; the ability to
repay or refinance outstanding debt, or to access additional
financing; future acquisitions, divestitures or investments; the
potential adverse impact of climate change, natural disasters,
health epidemics, macroeconomic conditions, and war or other armed
conflict, as well as risks, uncertainties, and other factors
described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Tempus’ Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as well as in other
filings Tempus may make with the SEC in the future. In addition,
any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
based on assumptions that Tempus believes to be reasonable as of
this date. Tempus undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after
the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the
occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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