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IDM Pharma Announces Termination of UVIDEM Development Collaboration and Expected Restructuring in Connection With Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives

Date:12/31/2007

," said Timothy P. Walbert, president and chief executive of IDM Pharma. "In addition, we are continuing to pursue potential regulatory approvals for mifamurtide (L-MTP-PE) and the possible further clinical development of IDM-2101."

The Company will work with sanofi-aventis to conclude the UVIDEM collaboration within the three month timeframe prescribed in their agreement. As of September 30, 2007, sanofi-aventis owned approximately 7.9% of the Company's outstanding common stock.

About UVIDEM

UVIDEM is a therapeutic specific immunostimulant developed to date by IDM Pharma in partnership with sanofi-aventis. UVIDEM consists of mature dendritic cells loaded with lysates from melanoma tumor cell lines. UVIDEM has been administered to 143 patients in clinical development.

About IDM Pharma

IDM Pharma is focused on the development of innovative cancer products that either destroy cancer cells by activating the immune system or prevent tumor recurrence by triggering a specific adaptive immune response. IDM Pharma is dedicated to maximizing the full therapeutic and commercial potential of each of its innovative products to address the needs of patients and the physicians who treat these patients.

For more information about the company and its products, visit http://www.idm-pharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and the presentation described in this press release include forward-looking statements that reflect management's current views of future events including statements regarding the strategic alternatives available to the Company, the Company's anticipated restructuring, benefits that may be derived from the discontinued development of UVIDEM and the anticipated restructuring, regulatory approval for L-MTP-PE, further development plans for the Company's clinical products and the timing for conclusion of the UVIDEM collaboration. Actual result
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