May 13, 2026
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy has shown durable responses in refractory melanoma, including a 31.4% objective response rate in phase II data. The 2024 FDA approval of Lifileucel marked a milestone as regulators in other markets continue reviews.
May 01, 2026
Researchers identify DPY30 as an epigenetic target to sensitize pancreatic tumors to immunotherapy. UC San Diego researchers redirect CMV immunity against pancreatic cancer in preclinical models. A Fred Hutch researcher receives ACS grant to study immunotherapy resistance in melanoma.
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 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.
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.
Feb 26, 2026
Iovance Biotherapeutics reported Q4 2025 revenue of $87 million, beating estimates, while receiving FDA fast-track designation for lifileucel in non-small cell lung cancer and reporting strong sarcoma trial data.
Dec 09, 2025
Moderna and Merck announced median five-year follow-up data showing intismeran autogene in combination with Keytruda reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 49% in high-risk patients following complete resection.