Jun 05, 2026
Key oncology developments include a $315 million partnership between Astellas and Vir for the prostate cancer T-cell engager VIR-5500, with updated phase 1 data showing an 82% PSA50 rate. The FDA accepted a filing for Ono Pharmaceuticals' tirabrutinib seeking accelerated approval in primary central nervous system lymphoma. Research findings also identified a new kidney cancer biomarker and showed promising results for the TRK inhibitor repotrectinib and the breast cancer triple therapy gedatolisib plus palbociclib and fulvestrant.
Apr 14, 2026
Vir Biotechnology has dosed the first patient in a Phase I VIR-5500 expansion cohort for metastatic prostate cancer. The trial is evaluating VIR-5500 as monotherapy and in combination settings across mCRPC and mHSPC.
Mar 25, 2026
An experimental immunotherapy drug shows tumor shrinkage in prostate cancer patients, while Eli Lilly's selpercatinib reduces recurrence risk in early-stage lung cancer. A separate study reveals persistent racial disparities in curative treatment for lung cancer patients.
Feb 28, 2026
A T-cell engager drug called VIR-5500 demonstrated tumor shrinkage or growth halt in 45% of evaluable patients with advanced prostate cancer in a phase 1 trial, with 88% experiencing only mild side-effects.
Feb 24, 2026
Vir Biotechnology reported Q4 EPS of ($0.31), beating estimates by $0.23, with revenue of $64.07 million. The company announced a global strategic collaboration with Astellas for VIR-5500 and reported $781.6 million in cash and investments.
Feb 24, 2026
Vir Biotechnology announced a global strategic collaboration with Astellas for VIR-5500, a PSMA-targeted dual-masked T-cell engager for prostate cancer, and reported $781.6 million in cash and investments as of December 31, 2025.
