Jaume Amat

Part of Theriva Biologics, Inc., VCN Biosciences SL is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Barcelona, Spain. The Spanish company focuses on developing the next generation of oncolytic adenoviruses that can obtain clinical activity after systemic administration and remodel the complex matrix in the tumor to allow enhanced spreading of therapeutic molecules and the immune system. VCN Biosciences' lead product, VCN-01, is a unique oncolytic adenovirus being studied in clinical trials for cancers for which there is no cure, including pancreatic carcinoma and retinoblastoma. The company was founded by Ramon Alemany. VCN Biosciences was acquired by Theriva Biologics, Inc. from Grifols SA on March 10, 2022 for $92.02 million.