Apr 29, 2026
Single-cell RNA sequencing of nearly 92,000 cells from the DESTINY-Gastric06 trial reveals distinct primary and acquired resistance mechanisms to trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-positive gastric cancer, including MUC3A and CST3 as key drivers.
Apr 26, 2026
Merck received FDA approval in early February 2026 for KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX in PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The decision marks the first approval of a PD-1 inhibitor regimen for this setting.
Apr 24, 2026
AstraZeneca will report pivotal first-half data on sonesitatug vedotin in Claudin18.2 gastric cancer. The phase 3 Clarity-Gastric01 study is enrolling patients with ≥25% expression.
Apr 21, 2026
TMEM87A was identified as a mediator of ferroptosis resistance through buffering Golgi pH. In murine tumor models, TMEM87A ablation suppressed tumor progression and potentiated PD1 blockade therapy.
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 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 17, 2026
Early results from stage I of the phase 3 PRESERVE-003 trial showed gotistobart improved overall survival versus docetaxel in previously treated metastatic squamous NSCLC. Objective response rate and duration of response also favored gotistobart, while progression-free survival did not differ significantly.
Apr 13, 2026
China’s cross-border biotech outlicensing hit US$60 billion in the first quarter of 2026. AbbVie’s up to $745 million Haisco pain deal highlights multinationals’ rising interest in Chinese drug assets.
Apr 11, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb said 2025 revenue was flat as a 17% increase in growth-portfolio sales offset a 15% decline in legacy drugs. The company expects legacy sales to fall another 12-16% in 2026, with newer products such as Opdivo, Reblozyl and Breyanzi supporting results.
Apr 11, 2026
Replimune said the FDA issued a complete response letter for its RP1 plus nivolumab application in advanced melanoma. The company disputed the agency’s assessment and said it will cut jobs and scale back U.S. manufacturing.
Apr 09, 2026
The FDA accepted Replimune’s BLA resubmission for RP1 plus nivolumab in advanced melanoma. The agency set an April 10, 2026 PDUFA date under a Class II resubmission timeline.
Apr 02, 2026
Adagene and Incyte will collaborate on a Phase 1 study combining muzastotug with INCA33890 for MSS colorectal cancer patients, beginning in 2026. The collaboration marks the second instance where Adagene's SAFEbody technology is paired with a PD-1-based bispecific. Muzastotug has shown encouraging response rates in combination with pembrolizumab in previous trials.
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 13, 2026
Junshi Biosciences reported total revenue of approximately RMB2,498 million in 2025, a 28% increase year-over-year, driven by toripalimab sales growth. Absci Corporation announced it will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on March 24, 2026.
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
Study finds advanced melanoma patients with sufficient vitamin D levels showed better response rates and longer survival when receiving anti-PD-1 immunotherapy compared to those with low vitamin D status.
Mar 12, 2026
Pembrolizumab-based regimens demonstrated significant survival improvements in two separate trials: KEYNOTE-B15 for muscle-invasive bladder cancer and KEYNOTE-B96 for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, with FDA approval granted for the ovarian cancer indication.
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 11, 2026
Recent studies demonstrate PD-1 antibody combinations improve survival in natural killer/T-cell lymphoma and show activity in previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer, with manageable safety profiles across treatment settings.
Mar 10, 2026
Recent publications and collaborations advance glioblastoma research through blood-based microRNA diagnostics, combination immunotherapy trials, and identification of MOV10 as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target.