bluebird’s Oncology Newco on Track to Launch in Q4 2021; Autolus’s obe-cel Granted PIM Designation by the MHRA; bluebird bio Q2 2021 Earnings Call Summary
On Monday, August 9, bluebird bio held their Q2 2021 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting Abecma’s successful US launch and providing updates on bluebird’s upcoming business separation. Additionally, management commented on bluebird’s recent manufacturing alliance with Resilience. On the same day, Autolus announced (press release) that obe-cel (CD19 CAR-T) has received Promising Innovative Medicine (PIM) designation from the MHRA in r/r adult ALL.