Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 17, 2012, Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it will be ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In addition, on December 17, 2012, the Company sent a letter to its stockholders along with a copy of the press release. A copy of the letter to stockholders is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release of Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. dated December 17, 2012.

99.2 Letter to Stockholders of Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. dated December 17, 2012.