IO Biotech puts down roots in USA and hires new CSO

The Danish firm, which raised DKK 944m in January, is establishing a new R&D department in the US before a possible public offering.

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BY ALBERT RØNNING-ANDERSEN, TRANSLATED BY CATHERINE BRETT

Published: 26.05.21 at 14:15

In a press release, IO Biotech has revealed that it is setting up a new center for research and development in the US.

The company was founded in 2014 by CEO Mai-Britt Zocca, Anders Ljungqvist and professors Mads Hald Andersen, Inge Marie Svane and Per Thor Straten.

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