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Jun 02, 2026
The FDA has accepted an NDA for iberdomide in combination with anti-CD38 antibodies for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. A phase 2 study reports a 39% near complete response rate for the DaraKPd quadruplet therapy with durable MRD negativity. Preclinical research shows the RXR agonist IRX4204 sensitizes myeloma cells to ferroptosis and enhances lenalidomide efficacy.
May 31, 2026
BioNTech presented phase 2 data for HER2-directed ADC Trastuzumab Pamirtecan showing 47.9% response rate in endometrial cancer, with FDA submission planned for 2026. BioLineRx dosed first patient in phase 1/2a GLIX1 trial for glioblastoma and reported new preclinical data. Both companies presented at ASCO 2026.
May 29, 2026
BMS's mezigdomide doubled progression-free survival in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma at ASCO, while the FDA reviews iberdomide with a decision due by August 17. C4 Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 MOMENTUM trial of cemsidomide.
May 20, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb will deploy Anthropic’s Claude across global operations, putting the AI platform in the hands of more than 30,000 employees. BMS plans to use it in R&D, clinical development, manufacturing and commercial work.
May 19, 2026
An interim phase 3 analysis showed mezigdomide plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone reduced the risk of progression or death in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The SUCCESSOR-2 study remains ongoing and will assess overall survival and safety.
May 18, 2026
The FDA approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s Breyanzi for adults with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma after at least two prior systemic therapies. In TRANSCEND FL, the CAR T therapy showed a 95.5% overall response rate and 62.1% complete response rate.
May 12, 2026
Trump secured agreements with 16 pharmaceutical companies tied to TrumpRx.gov, including most-favoured-nation pricing and direct-to-patient discounts. Several companies disclosed price cuts for obesity, diabetes, insulin and other medicines.
May 02, 2026
Guardant Health said its chief medical officer will resign effective May 8, while Delfi Diagnostics appointed Charles Newton to its board and Singular Genomics named John Stark CEO.
May 02, 2026
Phase 3 trial data show daratumumab reduced relapse risk by 74% in NMOSD. Separately, the FDA accepted an NDA for iberdomide plus daratumumab/dexamethasone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with a PDUFA date of August 17, 2026.
May 01, 2026
European biotechs are exploring new immunotherapy targets beyond PD-1/PD-L1, including BTLA, TIGIT, and SLAMF6. Lund University researchers discovered a SLAMF6-mediated immune evasion mechanism. BioNTech and GenMab are advancing next-generation ICIs and bispecific antibodies through strategic partnerships.
Apr 29, 2026
Recent biosimilar and biologic developments included Health Canada approval of denosumab biosimilars, FDA review actions, and new licensing and commercialisation agreements. Other updates covered court, trial and reimbursement agenda decisions.
Apr 27, 2026
The FDA approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo Pen for once-weekly self-administration in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus. Approval was based on Phase III TULIP-SC results showing reduced disease activity versus placebo.
Apr 24, 2026
AstraZeneca will report pivotal first-half data on sonesitatug vedotin in Claudin18.2 gastric cancer. The phase 3 Clarity-Gastric01 study is enrolling patients with ≥25% expression.
Apr 13, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb started a Phase 1 trial of BMS-986506 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, triggering a $10 million milestone payment to Evotec SE. The candidate is the first molecular glue from the companies’ protein-degradation partnership to enter human testing.
Apr 11, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb said 2025 revenue was flat as a 17% increase in growth-portfolio sales offset a 15% decline in legacy drugs. The company expects legacy sales to fall another 12-16% in 2026, with newer products such as Opdivo, Reblozyl and Breyanzi supporting results.
Apr 01, 2026
Market analysis reports project substantial growth through 2033 across sarcopenia treatments, oncology injection drugs, and ASO-based therapies. Major pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Merck, Roche, Novartis, and Amgen feature prominently across all three therapeutic areas. The reports cover market segmentation, geographic analysis, and competitive landscapes for each sector.
Mar 30, 2026
Mavacamten significantly reduces heart obstruction in adolescents with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with patients experiencing a 48.5 mm Hg drop in blockage compared to minimal change in placebo groups. The drug also lowered blood markers indicating heart damage and showed promise in slowing disease progression. Separate real-world data confirms mavacamten's effectiveness as monotherapy across diverse patient populations.
Mar 24, 2026
The cell therapy manufacturing market is projected to reach $14.01 billion by 2035, with CAR-T therapies dominating at 65% market share. Recent FDA approvals for new CAR-T indications and Japanese regulatory acceleration highlight growing clinical adoption, while research advances include new anti-aging protein platforms and CRISPR-based treatments.
Mar 24, 2026
The FDA has approved Bristol Myers Squibb's CAR-T therapy Breyanzi for relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma, while a novel multiple myeloma drug candidate DTP3 advances to Phase 2 trials after showing promising early results. Both developments represent significant progress in blood cancer treatment, with the marginal zone lymphoma approval based on a 95.5% response rate and the myeloma drug demonstrating selective cancer cell killing without toxicity.
Mar 23, 2026
The global orphan drugs market is projected to grow from $223.76 billion in 2023 to $486.51 billion by 2032, with North America leading at 38% market share. Over 500 orphan drugs are approved with more than 800 candidates in clinical trials, driven by regulatory incentives and major pharmaceutical company investments in rare disease therapies.
