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 19, 2026
New antibody-based approaches demonstrate clinical benefits across multiple cancer types, including improved survival in triple-negative breast cancer, enhanced tumor detection via PET imaging, and activity in relapsed mantle cell lymphoma.
Mar 13, 2026
Decreases in circulating tumor DNA within 3-4 weeks of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy were strongly associated with higher response rates and longer survival in patients with unresectable stage III/IV melanoma, according to a multi-institutional retrospective analysis.
Mar 12, 2026
Merck announced multiple data presentations at the 2026 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium, including results from trials evaluating pembrolizumab combinations in muscle-invasive bladder cancer and renal cell carcinoma.
Mar 08, 2026
Healthcare sector surged 10% since Q4 2025, outpacing all S&P 500 sectors as investors rotate from tech to pharmaceutical value plays. Major drugmakers demonstrate resilience following Medicare price negotiations implementation.
Mar 06, 2026
Pfizer reported positive Phase 3 trial results for BRAFTOVI combination therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer and received FDA Priority Review for HYMPAVZI expansion to hemophilia patients including children.
Mar 04, 2026
The 2026 ASCO GU Symposium featured significant trial results in renal cell carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and prostate cancer, including data from LITESPARK-022, KEYNOTE-B15, SunRISE-2, and PEACE-3 studies.
Mar 02, 2026
Final analysis of Merck's Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial shows KEYTRUDA plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab significantly improved overall survival in platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer patients, reducing death risk by 18%.
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 28, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1).
Feb 19, 2026
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Feb 25, 2026
The Trump administration's pharmaceutical deals and TrumpRx program claim to lower drug prices, but analysis reveals limited savings, pre-existing investments, and weakened Medicare negotiation provisions that may cost billions.
Feb 24, 2026
Moderna and Merck are recruiting patients for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 19, 2026
Moderna and Merck have begun recruiting for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 20, 2026
Barclays initiated coverage on Merck with an overweight rating and $140 price target, citing expected product launches including enlicitide and pivotal trial readouts for tulisokibart in 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
Three comprehensive reports examine the monoclonal antibody landscape, covering CD47-targeted immunotherapy pipelines, competitive analysis of 180+ companies developing mAb therapeutics, and recombinant antibody market forecasts through 2033.
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 18, 2026
Merck partners with Mayo Clinic in a strategic research and development agreement to apply artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to drug discovery, integrating Mayo Clinic's clinical and genomic datasets with Merck's AI-enabled technologies.
Feb 17, 2026
TuHURA Biosciences filed an IND application with the FDA for TBS-2025, a VISTA inhibiting antibody, to be studied in combination with a menin inhibitor for treating mutNPM1 relapsed/refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Feb 17, 2026
Merck secures regulatory approvals for Keytruda in ovarian cancer and subcutaneous formulation in Canada, while launching AI-driven drug discovery partnership with Mayo Clinic targeting high-need therapeutic areas.