IDM Pharma Announces Updated Phase 2 UVIDEM(R) Results Showing Durable Disease Control and Tolerability in Advanced Melanom... (patients with malignant melanoma wereinc...)

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IDM Pharma Announces Updated Phase 2 UVIDEM(R) Results Showing Durable Disease Control and Tolerability in Advanced Melanoma Patients

Date:11/2/2007

patients with malignant melanoma were included in the U.S. Phase 2 study and 53 patients with resected stage II/III melanoma were included in the European randomized Phase 2 study. IDM Pharma plans on initiating a final Phase 2 trial in 82 melanoma patients with M1a or M1b stage disease and/or in transit lesions in the fourth quarter of 2007.

About Melanoma

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2007 approximately 60,000 new melanoma cases are expected to be diagnosed and it is estimated that approximately 8,000 people in the United Sates will die from the disease.

In Europe, there are more than 60,000 new cases a year and more than 16,000 deaths annually.

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.

About sanofi-aventis

Sanofi-aventis is one of the world leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, ranking number one in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic diseases, central nervous system, internal medicine and vaccines. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes and the presentation described in this press release will include forward-looking statements that reflect management's current views of future events including statements regarding the Phase 2 UVIDE
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