** Shares of biotechnology company Immutep IMM.AX rise as much as 2.2% to A$0.348, their highest since Nov. 14
** Co has announced initiation of phase-3 trial for the treatment of first-line metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (1L NSCLC)
** Says trial will include over 150 clinical sites in over 25 countries
** Co expects to enrol the first patient in Q1 of CY2025.
** Stock has fallen 0.5% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
((Nichiket.Sunil@thomsonreuters.com))