Celsion Corporation Announces Company Name Change to Imunon, To Trade Under Symbol 'IMNN' Effective As Of Sept. 21
Celsion Corporation (NASDAQ:CLSN), a clinical-stage drug development company, today announced a company name change to Imunon, Inc., reflecting the evolution of the Company's business focus and its commitment to developing cutting-edge immunotherapies and next-generation vaccines to treat cancer and infectious diseases.
The Company's common stock will trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the new ticker symbol "IMNN" effective as of the opening of trading on September 21, 2022. The Company has filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to effect the new corporate name and is introducing a new logo and a new corporate website, www.imunon.com.
Imunon is establishing a leadership position in immunology by developing DNA-mediated therapies with a lead asset targeting advanced ovarian cancer. The new name better reflects the Company's progress in immunology and emphasizes its commitment to harnessing the building blocks of life to work in harmony with the body's immune system.
"Our new name, Imunon, ideally captures the essence of our scientific endeavors and our mission," said Dr. Corinne Le Goff, president and CEO of Imunon. "With this name change, we are underscoring our commitment to create a new category of medicines leveraging our proprietary plasmid DNA technology platform in the fields of immuno-oncology and vaccines. With a strong balance sheet supporting current operations into 2025, we are well positioned to build a differentiated company to deliver on the promise of our gene-based therapies."