Apr 23, 2026
Nature Communications findings showed NR2F6 deletion revived exhausted CAR-T cells and boosted activity against solid tumors. In murine models, modified cells drove tumor regression, prolonged survival and resistance to rechallenge.
Apr 20, 2026
The global cancer monoclonal antibodies market was valued at USD 66.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 135.2 billion by 2033. Growth is being driven by targeted therapies, bispecific antibodies, ADCs and checkpoint inhibitors.
Apr 20, 2026
Updated phase I data showed zoldonrasib produced a 52% confirmed objective response rate and 93% disease control rate in previously treated KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC. No grade 4 or higher treatment-related adverse events were observed at the recommended phase II dose.
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 14, 2026
Samsung Bioepis plans to start a global Phase 1 trial of SBE303, its first independently developed new drug candidate targeting Nectin-4. Preclinical data showed tolerability up to 40 mg/kg in monkeys.
Apr 09, 2026
Celltrion said CT-P71 received FDA Fast Track designation for previously treated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. The ADC candidate is in Phase 1 testing.
Apr 08, 2026
Korean biotech firms will present next-generation cancer therapies at the AACR meeting, including CAR-T platforms for solid tumors, mRNA-based treatments, radiopharmaceuticals, and bispecific antibody ADCs. Companies like AbClon, Verismo Therapeutics, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, and SK Biopharmaceuticals will showcase their latest research.
Apr 03, 2026
Researchers have engineered immune cells to sense cancer metabolites, improving tumor infiltration in solid cancers. Separate studies identify Kappa and Lambda Myeloma Antigens as specific targets for multiple myeloma treatment, while mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines show promise through AI-driven neoantigen selection.
Apr 02, 2026
Two innovative CAR-T approaches show promise against solid tumors in preclinical studies. An in vivo gene editing system generates CAR-T cells directly in the body, while HLA-independent T cell receptors target CD70 across various tumor types. Both methods have demonstrated tumor clearance in mouse models, potentially expanding cell therapy applications beyond blood cancers.
Apr 01, 2026
Johnson & Johnson invests over $1 billion in a new Pennsylvania cell therapy manufacturing facility for cancer and neurological diseases. The expansion addresses growing demand for advanced therapies while highlighting workforce training challenges in GMP environments. Other developments include new cell line technology for viral vector production and CRISPR-edited CAR-T manufacturing partnerships.
Apr 01, 2026
Recursion reported Q4 2025 financial results with $754 million in cash providing runway into early 2028. The company achieved clinical validation of its AI platform with REC-4881 showing meaningful polyp reductions in FAP patients and received its fifth Sanofi milestone payment. Full-year revenue reached $74.7 million while net loss widened to $644.8 million.
Mar 25, 2026
PDS Biotechnology will report 2025 financial results and provide clinical updates on March 30, 2026. The company faces critical regulatory decisions for its Phase 3 VERSATILE-003 trial in HPV16-positive head and neck cancer and is expanding its immunotherapy platform to prostate cancer and other solid tumors.
Mar 24, 2026
A meta-analysis of 20,806 cancer patients shows women have significantly improved survival rates but higher risk of severe treatment side effects compared to men. Separate research indicates nutrition counseling could support fertility in female cancer survivors, though implementation faces barriers. Specialized cancer nurses play a crucial role in providing stability and support throughout cancer treatment.
Mar 23, 2026
Novartis will acquire Pikavation Therapeutics for up to $3 billion to gain its PI3Kα inhibitor programs, led by SNV4818 for metastatic breast cancer. The deal includes $2 billion upfront and up to $1 billion in milestones, with completion expected in first half 2026. SNV4818 is designed to selectively target mutated PI3Kα while sparing healthy cells.
Mar 22, 2026
Over 20 pharmaceutical companies are developing therapies for HER2-positive gastric cancer, with multiple Phase III trials launched in March 2026 testing novel combination treatments for advanced disease.
Mar 19, 2026
Zai Lab announced an update on its Phase 1b/2 clinical study of ZL-1310, an experimental drug designed to treat advanced solid tumors with limited treatment options.
Mar 18, 2026
Agentic AI models are streamlining oncology clinical trial design and reducing phase II to III failure risk. Separately, Aethlon Medical progresses its Hemopurifier device trial in Australia with strong safety data and accelerated patient recruitment.
Mar 16, 2026
HCW Biologics regained compliance with Nasdaq listing rules and completed a follow-on offering priced at $0.6055 per unit to raise approximately $1.5 million for clinical development of immunotherapies targeting chronic inflammation.
Mar 12, 2026
New market reports forecast significant expansion in CAR T-cell therapy, US pharmaceutical drug delivery, and healthcare nanotechnology sectors, driven by chronic disease prevalence and technological advances.
Mar 09, 2026
OS Therapies progresses toward Accelerated Approval for OST-HER2 in osteosarcoma, with FDA elevating meeting status and global regulatory submissions on track for Q1 2026.