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CimCure

Amsterdam, NL · Founded 2016 · 1 known investors

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CimCure develops active cancer vaccines that use its proprietary Immune-Boost (iBoost) technology to prompt the body to produce antibodies that attack and destroy the blood vessels feeding solid tumours, stopping cancer growth. Founded as a spin-off from the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Amsterdam UMC, the biotech company targets all types and stages of solid tumours.

Founders & leadership

CimCure was founded in 2016 by Arjan Griffioen.

AGArjan Griffioen
Arjan GriffioenCSOArjan Griffioen is a professor of experimental oncology at Amsterdam UMC specializing in tumor immunology and angiogenesis, and serves as Chief Scientific Officer of CimCure, a spin-off biotech company from his laboratory that develops cancer vaccines using proprietary technology targeting solid tumors.
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Diederik EngbersenCEOHe concurrently directs LURIS, the knowledge transfer office of Leiden University Medical Center. His earlier roles include CEO of AngioTarget BV, interim CEO of Pluriomics, CTO of FABPulous, Head of Marketing EMEA at Accelerate Diagnostics, and partner positions at Middenduin Life Sciences and Pharmatide Invest.

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What does CimCure do?
CimCure develops active cancer vaccines that use its proprietary Immune-Boost (iBoost) technology to prompt the body to produce antibodies that attack and destroy the blood vessels feeding solid tumours, stopping cancer growth. Founded as a spin-off from the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Amsterdam UMC, the biotech company targets all types and stages of solid tumours.
Who founded CimCure?
CimCure was founded by Arjan Griffioen in 2016.
Who are CimCure's investors?
CimCure's investors include Positron Ventures.
Where is CimCure headquartered?
CimCure is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.