Brian Cheng's questions to Allogene Therapeutics Inc (ALLO) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Brian Cheng followed up on the 30% MRD conversion delta success bar, questioning if it was a fair benchmark to translate from later-line trials to the earlier first-line consolidation setting and whether a higher bar should be expected.
Answer
David Chang, CEO, defended the reference point, stating that the second-line randomized studies for Yescarta and Briansi are a good benchmark, provided one accepts the premise that MRD conversion is analogous to a complete remission (CR). He believes this comparison provides a solid basis for what could yield a clinically meaningful EFS benefit, though the ALPHA-three study will be the ultimate test.