Gamida rises on FDA approval for blood cancer therapy
** U.S.-listed shares of Israeli cancer therapy developer
Gamida Cell Ltd GMDA.O up 30% at $1.04
** The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves
Gamida's blood cancer therapy, Omisirge
** FDA says it approved Omisirge to quicken recovery of
neutrophils (a subset of white blood cells) in the body and
reduce the risk of infection
** FDA says product is intended for use in patients 12 years
and older
** GMDA down about 17% YTD
(Reporting by Vaibhav Sadhamta)
((Vaibhav.Sadhamta@thomsonreuters.com;))
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