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May 01, 2026
European biotechs are exploring new immunotherapy targets beyond PD-1/PD-L1, including BTLA, TIGIT, and SLAMF6. Lund University researchers discovered a SLAMF6-mediated immune evasion mechanism. BioNTech and GenMab are advancing next-generation ICIs and bispecific antibodies through strategic partnerships.
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 01, 2026
The liposomal doxorubicin market is projected to grow from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.77 billion by 2030, while the broader breast cancer drugs market is expected to reach $54.49 billion by 2036. Growth is driven by increasing cancer incidence, adoption of targeted therapies, and advancements in drug delivery systems including liposomal formulations and antibody-drug conjugates.
Feb 20, 2026
Precision oncology has transformed brain metastases treatment from lung cancer, extending survival from 6-12 months to 3-5 years through targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and radiosurgery. With 100,000-200,000 annual cases in the US, multidisciplinary approaches now manage this once-terminal condition as a chronic disease.
Mar 10, 2026
Transposase systems are emerging as efficient alternatives to CRISPR-Cas9 for gene editing in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and plant breeding, with studies showing up to 90% efficiency and heritability rates while offering advantages in size and integration capabilities.
Mar 08, 2026
Maryland-based CDMO Xcellon Biologics introduces the Xcellerate Program to provide early-stage biotech companies with reduced-cost development support for complex biologics and antibody-drug conjugates, addressing the funding gap between seed stage and institutional investment.
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 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 20, 2026
Former Novartis executive John Tsai has been appointed global head of R&D at Daiichi Sankyo, replacing Ken Takeshita effective April 1. Tsai brings over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development.
Feb 18, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, creating over 500 biomanufacturing jobs and 4,000 construction positions as part of its $55 billion U.S. investment commitment.
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 16, 2026
CStone Pharmaceuticals received FDA IND clearance to begin a Phase II trial of CS2009, a trispecific antibody targeting PD-1, VEGF, and CTLA-4, in advanced solid tumors across nine cancer indications.
Nov 04, 2025
Antibody-drug conjugates targeting TROP2 with topoisomerase I inhibitor payloads are currently marketed in breast and lung cancer, with over 100 such ADCs now in clinical trials for various malignancies including gastrointestinal tumors.
