Alfacell Selects TS Communications and Feinstein Kean Healthcare for Comprehensive Integrated Communications.BLOOMFIELD, N.J. -- Alfacell Corporation (Nasdaq: ACEL ACEL Australian Council for Educational Leaders (Australia) ACEL Aerospace Crew Equipment Laboratory ACEL Alternating Current Electro-Luminescent ) today announced that it has engaged TS Communications Group (TSCG TSCG Traffic Safety Coordination Group ) and Feinstein Kean Healthcare (FKH FKH Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan (Indonesia) ) to integrate, enhance and accelerate the company's core investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. and marketing communications Marketing communications (or marcom) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Those who practice advertising, branding, direct marketing, graphic design, marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, sales efforts. The well-integrated, full-service TSCG/FKH team will focus on strategic and tactical support of ONCONASE(R) (ranpirnase), the company's lead drug candidate currently being evaluated in a Phase IIIb registration trial for the treatment of unresectable malignant mesothelimona (UMM) and a Phase I / II dose ranging study in non-small cell lung cancer Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Definition Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a disease in which the cells of the lung tissues grow uncontrollably and form tumors. Description There are two kinds of lung cancers, primary and secondary. in partnership with US Oncology. The company's portfolio of other novel ribonuclease Ribonuclease A group of enzymes, widely distributed in nature, which catalyze hydrolysis of the internucleotide phosphodiester bonds in ribonucleic acid (RNA). (RNase)-derived therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases will also be supported. Alfacell surveyed and met with several practitioners before selecting TSCG/FKH based on the team's extensive scientific and clinical experience, unique knowledge of the competitive landscape for therapeutic oncology products, and expertise in corporate and brand messaging. The senior team dedicated to supporting Alfacell will leverage these advantages as part of a comprehensive, targeted outreach program to its expansive network of financial and media contacts. The primary objective is to increase Alfacell's public presence by highlighting its well-validated technology platform, recent achievements and future prospects, as the company moves ONCONASE toward commercialization and continues to build its proprietary RNase drug discovery program. Andrew Aromando, Senior Vice President, Commercial Development and Operations at Alfacell, stated, "We look forward to working with TSCG/FKH as we enter this critical phase of the company's evolution. With their unmatched experience in life sciences and biotech, oncology focus and expertise, and proven track record of excellence in investor, public, and media relations for late-stage development companies, TSCG/FKH is an ideal partner for us." About Alfacell Corporation Alfacell Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, using its proprietary ribonuclease (RNase) technology platform. For more information, please visit www.alfacell.com. This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward- looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, uncertainties involved in transitioning from concept to product, uncertainties involving the ability of the Company to finance research and development activities, potential challenges to or violations of patents, uncertainties regarding the outcome of clinical trials, the Company's ability to secure necessary approvals from regulatory agencies regulatory agency Independent government commission charged by the legislature with setting and enforcing standards for specific industries in the private sector. The concept was invented by the U.S. , dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release. |
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