Abstract
Propelled by advances in molecular biology, the cancer vaccine industry is
poised for unprecedented growth. This second edition of Kalorama' s
groundbreaking 2003 study completely updates the market data and reviews the
technological, clinical, and business trends that have shaped and reshaped
this emerging field.
Specific segments covered in the report include:
- Cervical cancer,
- Colorectal cancer,
- Lung cancer,
- Lymphoma,
- Melanoma,
- Prostate cancer, and
- Other cancers for which vaccines are in development.
Each market segment provides an overview, descriptions of products available
and in development, market estimates and forecasts for 2007-2012 by product,
and competitive analysis of leading developers, including forecasted market
share for 2012. The report also includes statistical information on cancers by
type worldwide and in the United States. Profiles of the following developers
and marketers are also included:
- Advaxis, Inc.
- Antigenics, Inc.
- Aphton Corporation
- AVAX Technologies, Inc.
- Biomira, Inc.
- Biovest International, Inc.
- Cell Genesys, Inc.
- Dendreon Corporation
- Favrille, Inc.
- GenMax Corporation
- Genitope Corporation
- Genzyme
- Geron Corporation
- GlaxoSmithKline
- IDM
- Intracel
- Large Scale Biology Corporation
- Medarex, Inc.
- MedImmune, Inc.
- Merck & Company, Inc.
- Northwest Biotherapeutics
- Oxford Biomedica, Plc
- Pharmexa Group
- Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Therion Biologics Corporation
- Vical, Inc.
- YM Biosciences, Inc.
The information for this report was gathered using both primary and secondary
research including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company
literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals.
Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of
gathering information. Kalorama Information conducted interviews with dozens
of key industry officials, consultants, health care providers, and government
personnel. These sources were the primary basis in gathering information
specifically relating to revenue and market share data presented in this
report. Specific interviews with pharmaceutical company representatives
included marketing directors, division managers, and development
representatives.