Northwest Biotherapeutics
Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NWBO) is a biotechnology firm that creates personalized immune-based treatments for various cancers, operating both within the United States and internationally. Their product pipeline relies on DCVax, a proprietary technology platform. This platform harnesses a patient's own activated dendritic cells to stimulate their immune system to combat cancerous cells. The company's leading therapeutic candidate, DCVax-L, has successfully completed Phase III clinical trials targeting Glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Additionally, Northwest Biotherapeutics is progressing DCVax-Direct through Phase I/II clinical studies, focusing on the treatment of inoperable solid tumors. Founded in 1996, the company's headquarters are situated in Bethesda, Maryland.