Mar 03, 2026
University of Melbourne receives $2.1 million for quantum-enabled brain-on-chip platform for neurological diseases, while Evogene partners with Queensland University of Technology on AI-driven cancer therapeutics targeting chemotherapy resistance.
Mar 03, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb's growth portfolio increased 17% in 2025, partially offsetting a 15% decline in legacy products facing generic competition. The company's stock gained 11.4% in the past month on strong fourth-quarter results.
Mar 02, 2026
Merck is diversifying its oncology pipeline beyond Keytruda as the blockbuster approaches patent cliffs, focusing on immune modulating therapies, antibody-drug conjugates, and tumor intrinsic treatments through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
Feb 26, 2026
Edgewise Therapeutics and IDEAYA Biosciences released annual financial reports detailing clinical trial progress and strategic initiatives. Both companies are advancing multiple clinical-stage programs while managing significant operating expenses.
Feb 21, 2026
The FDA approved acalabrutinib plus venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration BTK inhibitor regimen for CLL/SLL and cleared monthly dosing for amivantamab in EGFR-mutated NSCLC. Additional regulatory reviews are underway for PCNSL and breast cancer treatments.
Feb 18, 2026
OncoHost announced publication of a study in JPBA introducing a computational framework that harmonizes serum and plasma proteomic datasets, enabling researchers to combine previously incompatible specimen types for biomarker research.
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.
Feb 20, 2026
Researchers develop a nanoplatform that co-induces cuproptosis and disulfidptosis to upregulate PD-L1 expression and sensitize tumors to immune checkpoint blockade therapy, addressing resistance in PD-L1-low malignancies.
Feb 20, 2026
Candel Therapeutics announced a $100 million royalty funding agreement with RTW Investments, contingent on FDA approval of aglatimagene besadenovec for intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer, with tiered royalties on U.S. net sales.
Feb 18, 2026
Flatiron Health announced its first Panoramic datasets for prostate cancer patients in the UK and Germany, encompassing records of nearly 400,000 patients across three countries. The datasets leverage AI and large language models to provide unified real-world evidence for cancer research.
Feb 18, 2026
The U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for subcutaneous Rybrevant Faspro as monotherapy for adults with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, based on Phase 1b/2 study data showing rapid and durable responses.
Feb 12, 2026
Calidi Biotherapeutics presented preclinical data on its RedTail virotherapy platform at the 2026 AACR Immuno-Oncology conference, demonstrating tumor-localized BiTE expression and IL-15 superagonist delivery. The company plans to submit an IND application for CLD-401 by end of 2026.
Feb 18, 2026
ImmunityBio's stock jumped 41.9% following the European Commission's conditional marketing authorization for Anktiva combined with BCG to treat BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer across 33 European countries.
Feb 17, 2026
New research identifies circulating tumor-reactive T cell characteristics and inflammatory biomarkers as predictive indicators for immune checkpoint inhibitor response in cancer patients, while the PD-L1 testing market is projected to reach $36.44 billion by 2032.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly has stockpiled $1.5 billion in inventory for Orforglipron ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The oral weight-loss pill aims to compete with Novo Nordisk's recently approved oral Wegovy.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly's Retevmo (selpercatinib) demonstrated statistically significant event-free survival improvement in the Phase III LIBRETTO-432 trial for early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 16, 2026
CStone Pharmaceuticals has received FDA clearance for its IND application to initiate a Phase II trial of CS2009, a trispecific antibody targeting PD-1, VEGFA, and CTLA-4, in patients with advanced solid tumors across nine cancer indications.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly's Retevmo demonstrated statistically significant improvement in event-free survival versus placebo in stage II-IIIA RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer following curative therapy in the phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial results showing Retevmo (selpercatinib) significantly improved event-free survival in patients with early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer as adjuvant therapy.
Feb 16, 2026
CStone Pharmaceuticals received FDA IND clearance to initiate a Phase II trial of CS2009, a PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody, in patients with advanced solid tumors across nine cancer indications.