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Algorithmiq, Cleveland Clinic and IBM win $2 million Q4Bio prize

Apr 17, 2026

Algorithmiq, Cleveland Clinic and IBM earned the $2 million Q4Bio prize after using quantum computing to simulate key processes in photodynamic therapy. The Wellcome Leap program launched with $40 million in funding, and five of six Phase III finalists used IBM quantum hardware.

Blood Cancer Healing Center adds research labs and wellness suite

Apr 16, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s Blood Cancer Healing Center added research laboratories and the UC Osher Wellness Suite and Learning Kitchen. The expansion joins clinical services launched in July 2024 and adds new research, wellness and community programming space.

Machine Learning Model Links Insulin Resistance to 12 Cancer Types

Apr 08, 2026

Researchers have used a machine learning model called AI-IR to demonstrate that insulin resistance is a risk factor for 12 types of cancer. The tool analyzes nine clinical parameters from standard health checkups to predict insulin resistance at population scale. This provides the first large-scale evidence linking insulin resistance to multiple cancers.

Many Cancer Patients Miss Genomic Testing, Study Finds

Apr 08, 2026

A JAMA Network Open study reveals roughly half of metastatic cancer patients receive genomic testing, with disparities affecting low-income, Medicare/Medicaid, and minority patients. The research highlights gaps in accessing targeted therapies despite cancer survival improvements.

Biocon Launches Denosumab Biosimilars Bosaya and Aukelso in US Market

Apr 07, 2026

Biocon has launched denosumab biosimilars Bosaya and Aukelso in the United States following FDA approval with interchangeable designation. The products target osteoporosis and bone metastases, entering a market where denosumab products generated approximately $5 billion in U.S. sales in 2024. The launch represents a strategic expansion of Biocon's biosimilar portfolio amid competitive market conditions.

Nanoparticle Therapy Targets Lung Cancer and Muscle Wasting Simultaneously

Apr 07, 2026

Researchers have developed lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA therapeutics to simultaneously treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting. The nanoparticles target lung tumors while preserving muscle mass, showing 2.5 times greater tumor reduction in preclinical models. This dual-action approach addresses both the primary tumor and debilitating cachexia syndrome.

Dewpoint Therapeutics Doses First Patient in Phase 1a/2a Trial of Novel Cancer Drug

Apr 07, 2026

Dewpoint Therapeutics has initiated a Phase 1a/2a clinical trial for DPTX3186, a first-in-class therapy targeting biomolecular condensates in advanced solid tumors. The drug's development is based on foundational research from Whitehead Institute on cellular organization and gene regulation. The trial represents an early clinical evaluation of condensate-based therapeutics for cancer treatment.