May 11, 2026
A phase 1 study found MP0317, a FAP-targeting CD40 agonist, showed tumor-localized CD40 activation, a favorable safety profile, and immune remodeling in advanced solid tumors.
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.
Apr 05, 2026
Scientists are testing experimental cancer therapies including mRNA therapeutic vaccines, engineered EcN bacteria that deliver romidepsin in mice, and macrophage-targeted CAR T cells.
Mar 22, 2026
Researchers have developed new immunotherapy approaches including internal immune cell reprogramming and CD40-based therapies showing promising results in early trials. Meanwhile, glioblastoma remains resistant to current immunotherapies due to blood-brain barrier constraints, though advances in antibody engineering offer new potential strategies.
Mar 19, 2026
Scientists at Cincinnati Children's have identified a molecular pathway responsible for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis and demonstrated that blocking TNF signaling can prevent this fatal complication without compromising anti-tumor efficacy.
Mar 17, 2026
A redesigned CD40 agonist antibody achieved complete remission in two of 12 patients with metastatic cancer in early trials, while separate research identified a method to prevent deadly heart complications from immune checkpoint inhibitors.