«So there is a skills base that is developing amongst patients around the world, and definitely in the U.K.» Stephens adds that some patients already
review clinical trial applications and even assist in drafting academic papers, in order to create a lay summary of them.
Heidi's unrelenting style can be seen across all areas of Hookipa, including a major role in the clinical strategy, scientific advice and
clinical trial application for the Vaxwave cytomegalovirus vaccine candidate HB - 101.
As this therapeutic strategy is applied to an increasing number of diseases, rigorous studies in appropriate non-clinical models are needed to assess the risk / benefit ratio and fulfil the requirements for
clinical trial applications and future market approvals.
Compilation of an investigational medicinal product dossier (IMPD) for
the clinical trial application for two candidate vaccines, allowing them to proceed to phase I clinical trials.