PARIS, Oct 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sanofi and its subsidiary Genzyme announced today that more than 20 data presentations from the company’s growing multiple sclerosis (MS) portfolio will be showcased at the 5th Joint Triennial Congress of the European and Americas Committees for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS 2011). Data to be presented will include new results from pivotal Phase III clinical trials of the company’s lead investigational candidates for the treatment of relapsing MS, Lemtrada(TM) (alemtuzumab) and Aubagio(TM) (oral teriflunomide), and will be featured in platform and poster presentations.
“Genzyme is committed to transforming the landscape of MS treatment through novel research and development aimed at addressing significant unmet needs for patients with MS,” said David Meeker, M.D., Chief Operating Officer, Genzyme. “With Lemtrada(TM) and Aubagio(TM) — two unique, promising investigational treatments — we hope to deliver advancement in MS treatment across the patient spectrum.”
Following are select abstracts highlighting new data from the Phase III CARE-MS I study (The Comparison of Alemtuzumab and Rebif(R) Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis) and the Phase III TEMSO trial (Study of Teriflunomide in Reducing the Frequency of Relapses and Accumulation of Disability in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis). Note that data is embargoed until the date and time of the presentation:
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