Objective
"Despite the transformative potential of CAR-T cell therapies, their widespread adoption is hindered by significant barriers, including prohibitive costs, severe toxicities, logistical challenges in manufacturing, and limited efficacy. The iN-KEY consortium aims to overcome these challenges by developing and clinically validating a next-generation, ""off-the-shelf"" immunotherapy platform for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma (MM). At the heart of this project is a disruptive platform based on engineered induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs). This platform integrates several key innovations: 1) Highly immunocompatible, haplo-matched iPSC lines for broad allogeneic use; 2) A proprietary, high-capacity Docking Platform (DoP) for safe, precise, and multiplexed integration of effector genes, eliminating the risks associated with viral vectors; 3) A dual-targeting strategy combining a Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) against BCMA and a Synthetic T-cell Activating Bifunctional (STAb) construct against CD19; and 4) A suite of additional effector genes to enhance cell persistence, homing, and safety. This therapeutic product will be manufactured using a scalable, automated, and feeder-free GMP process, with quality control enhanced by novel multi-omics and AI-driven methodologies to ensure product consistency and safety. The project will culminate in a first-in-human clinical trial to assess the safety and preliminary efficacy of the therapy in patients with relapsed/refractory Multiple Myeloma. By addressing the core challenges of scalability, safety, accessibility, and cost, the iN-KEY platform has the potential to unlock a new generation of complex, affordable, and highly effective immunotherapies, benefiting patients and healthcare systems across Europe and beyond."
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Programme(s)
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Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.2.1 - Health
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HORIZON.2.1.5 - Tools, Technologies and Digital Solutions for Health and Care, including personalised medicine
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01
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08005 Barcelona
Spain
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