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Aug 10, 2026
Flow-based human tissue models show stronger T-cell activity than static cultures, with blinatumomab inducing significant B-cell killing and cytokine release. Sartorius has introduced a 96-well multi-organ tox plate for drug toxicity testing, while in vitro systems are increasingly used as new approach methodologies to complement animal models.
Jul 17, 2026
New CAR T-cell data show 100% MRD negativity in high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, a novel CAR T approach for AML, and a new T-cell pathway, while a case report warns of a rare therapy-related complication.
Aug 04, 2026
An armored GPC3-directed CAR T-cell therapy showed manageable safety and antitumor activity in refractory HCC, with 44.4% objective responses and 14.2-month median overall survival in a first-in-human trial.
Aug 01, 2026
Multiple myeloma immunotherapies like bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells show high response rates and prolonged survival, but access is hindered by the need for initial hospital stays for bispecifics. Research indicates mezigdomide can reverse T cell exhaustion to boost these therapies, while longer-term CARVYKTI data show significant survival benefits.
Jul 30, 2026
The FDA granted RMAT designation to Allogene’s cema-cel for first-line LBCL consolidation and Cellectis’ lasme-cel for r/r B-ALL. Both allogeneic CAR-T therapies showed promising early efficacy and safety, with cema-cel also receiving Fast Track status.
Jul 27, 2026
Presenters at the 2026 ICE-T Conference discussed the growing role of bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies in hematologic cancers, while a separate study found that structural instability of linkers in symmetric bispecific antibodies could pose manufacturing hurdles.
Jul 10, 2026
Phase I CARLYSLE trial data show CAR-T therapy obe-cel induces remission in severe refractory lupus with a favorable safety profile. Separate case report documents two successful pregnancies after dual-target CAR-T therapy with no transmission to infants.
Jun 22, 2026
Swissmedic has authorized three orphan drugs for rare diseases: Breyanzi for mantle cell lymphoma, Alhemo for haemophilia A and B, and Ekterly for hereditary angioedema. The decisions include a new indication extension for Breyanzi, an expanded indication for Alhemo, and the initial authorization of Ekterly as part of a joint international regulatory initiative.
Jun 05, 2026
Long-term results from the phase III TRIANGLE trial show ibrutinib-based regimens improve survival in younger mantle cell lymphoma patients, while the ECHO trial establishes a new standard for older patients. Advances in CAR T-cell and bispecific antibody therapies are reshaping treatment for this rare blood cancer. The findings were presented at the annual MCL Consortium meeting.
Jun 01, 2026
The treatment landscape for multiple myeloma is evolving rapidly with T-cell engaging therapies like bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell treatments shifting care toward a chronic condition with potential treatment breaks. This evolution is creating new side effect management challenges and complicating clinical trial design as sponsors grapple with selecting comparator arms and adapting to a rapidly shifting standard of care.
May 22, 2026
A phase II trial of TAK-007 CAR-NK therapy in R/R B-cell NHL showed a 60.9% overall response rate. Preclinical CAR-NKT therapy eliminated endometrial tumors in models. Optimized costimulatory domains (2B4-DAP12) boosted CAR-NK tumor killing.
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 13, 2026
A phase 2 trial in high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma found all 20 patients treated with cilta-cel became MRD-negative within two months and remained so after 15.3 months. No disease progression, death, dose-limiting toxicities, or high-grade side effects were observed.
Apr 24, 2026
CAR-T toxicity management is shifting toward phenotype- and mechanism-based intervention. Key issues include CRS, ICANS, IEC-HS, and long-term risks of cytopenia and infection.
Apr 20, 2026
Kyverna Therapeutics reports positive long-term follow-up results for its CAR-T therapy miv-cel in generalized myasthenia gravis, with plans to submit a biologics license application in the first half of 2026. The company has $279.3 million in cash providing runway into 2028 to fund launch and Phase 3 trials.
Apr 06, 2026
The 2026 Tandem Meetings featured new data on CAR-T, allogeneic transplantation, and supportive care. Highlights included early efficacy signals for EB-103, KITE-753, Orca-T, and NXC-201, plus comparative cardiovascular safety data for lisocabtagene maraleucel.
Mar 25, 2026
A phase 1 trial shows denileukin diftitox administered before CAR-T therapy has a favorable safety profile and encouraging efficacy in high-risk DLBCL patients, with an 86% overall response rate and 77% one-year progression-free survival. The treatment demonstrated consistent regulatory T-cell depletion, supporting its immunomodulatory mechanism. Larger controlled studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
Mar 20, 2026
A study of 366 patients found ide-cel CAR-T cell therapy achieved 81.6% overall response rate in patients 70 or older with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with median progression-free survival of 18.9 months versus 5.7 months with standard regimens.
Mar 13, 2026
Real-world data from over 300 large B-cell lymphoma patients treated with axicabtagene ciloleucel show response rates and survival outcomes remarkably similar to pivotal trial results, with 86% overall response rate and 74% one-year survival.
Mar 11, 2026
The FDA has granted fast track designation to QRX003 for Netherton Syndrome and IBI3003 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, while also accepting regulatory applications for other therapies addressing serious conditions with unmet medical needs.
