Apr 20, 2026
A pan-cancer study identified 56 local cellular programs and 13 spatial niches across 12 cancer types. Multiple niches were linked to prognosis, immunotherapy response, and macrophage spatial distribution.
Apr 20, 2026
UAB researchers are advancing cancer prevention, tumor targeting and precision ablation, while AdvanCell is developing targeted alpha therapy and a prostate cancer drug in Phase 1 trials. Both efforts focus on new treatment approaches and research infrastructure.
Apr 19, 2026
Studies on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy found pretreatment biomarkers strongly predicted checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes, while hyperglycemia during treatment was common and did not worsen disease progression.
Apr 19, 2026
Studies in gastroesophageal and locally advanced rectal cancers linked dynamic ctDNA monitoring to treatment response and prognosis. MRD clearance, more than 90% ctDNA declines, and early ctDNA clearance were associated with better outcomes.
Apr 17, 2026
The Middle East and Africa biosimilars market is estimated to grow from USD 1.15 billion to USD 5.73 billion by 2035 at a 19% CAGR. Monoclonal antibodies hold almost 55% of market share, while oncological disorders dominate demand.
Apr 17, 2026
Europe's infusion pump market is projected to reach USD 7.09 billion by 2031 at a 6.8% CAGR. Growth is driven by connected systems, tighter safety standards, homecare use, and diabetes demand.
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.
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.
Apr 15, 2026
Scientists at NTU Singapore developed an AI-powered biochip that detects multiple microRNA biomarkers in 20 minutes. The platform achieved more than 99 per cent accuracy in test channels.
Apr 15, 2026
Researchers developed an AI-driven drug discovery platform that models protein flexibility during molecular binding. The suite includes YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond.
Apr 14, 2026
University of Missouri researchers released PSBench, a database of 1.4 million annotated protein structure models verified by independent experts. The resource aims to improve AI assessment of protein models as biologic drug discovery moves toward data-driven design.
Apr 13, 2026
PharmaMar and Globant deployed a multi-agent AI framework to accelerate oncology drug discovery. The system delivers over 90% accuracy in data retrieval and generates insights up to 15 times faster.
Apr 11, 2026
Johnson & Johnson said revenue could reach about $100.5 billion at the midpoint in 2026 after 2024 net sales rose 6% to $94.2 billion. The company faces talc litigation, Stelara patent losses and U.S. drug price negotiations.
Apr 11, 2026
Replimune said the FDA issued a complete response letter for its RP1 plus nivolumab application in advanced melanoma. The company disputed the agency’s assessment and said it will cut jobs and scale back U.S. manufacturing.
Apr 11, 2026
A Feb. 20, 2026 study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine identified CD8 T cell-derived TNF and TNFR2 signaling as drivers of ICI-related myocarditis in mice. Blocking TNFR2 prevented the inflammatory cycle in the heart.
Apr 11, 2026
Daiichi Sankyo is collaborating with BostonGene to integrate AI-driven translational intelligence into an antibody drug conjugate development programme. The work is aimed at biomarker discovery, response prediction, patient selection and trial design across its cancer pipeline.
Apr 10, 2026
Sift Biosciences closed an oversubscribed $3.7 million pre-seed round to advance a peptide immunotherapy platform designed to activate pre-existing memory T cells. The financing will fund in vivo studies, expansion of its AI-powered discovery engine, and oncology lead selection.
Apr 09, 2026
The image-guided therapy systems market is expected to grow from US$4.96 billion in 2024 to US$8.42 billion by 2033 at a 6.05% CAGR. Growth is tied to minimally invasive care, chronic disease demand, and advances in imaging, AI, and navigation systems.
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.
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.