May 01, 2026
Datopotamab deruxtecan improved PFS and OS versus chemotherapy in advanced TNBC in TROPION-Breast02. Median PFS was 10.8 vs 5.6 months; OS was 23.7 vs 18.7 months. Published in Annals of Oncology.
Jul 11, 2026
ASCO 2026 data show CBM588 boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer and a bispecific combo improves lymphoma. Early-day ICI infusion, mezigdomide T cell reinvigoration, and dostarlimab maintenance also advance cancer immunotherapy.
Jul 23, 2026
AI-driven drug discovery attracts major investment and partnerships: Galux closes $29M Series B, LG Chem partners with LabGenius on cancer antibodies, Cheiron raises $8M seed, and Peptris secures $7.7M. Galux also teams with AimedBio on BBB-crossing proteins.
Jul 18, 2026
Eli Lilly's Retevmo met the primary endpoint in a Phase III lung cancer trial, Merck discontinued its TROP2 ADC MK-6837, and a Tango/Revolution combination showed benefit in pancreatic cancer.
Jul 13, 2026
Atezolizumab plus capecitabine showed no significant survival benefit in residual TNBC. Other reports covered HER2-low AR enrichment, first-line ADC choices, and a self-management planner.
Jun 13, 2026
The FDA approved pivekimab sunirine-pvzy (Decnupaz) for adults with BPDCN on May 27, 2026, based on CADENZA trial data showing a 69.7% CR/CRc rate in treatment-naïve patients.
May 08, 2026
Zai Lab's Q1 2026 revenue fell 6% to $99.6 million, missing expectations, while EPS beat at -$0.05. The company highlighted Zoci intracranial response data and expects three pivotal trials by year-end 2026.
Jul 24, 2026
Lonza announced a licensing agreement with Engitix to develop ADCs using its technology platform, alongside an expansion of its Advanced Synthesis offering that integrates GlycoConnect, HydraSpace, and toxSYN technologies. The Oss site has been upgraded to support bioconjugate R&D and pilot toxicology supply.
Jul 21, 2026
BioNTech reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $622.3 million as revenue declined to $138.0 million and R&D spending rose to $651.6 million. The company expanded its oncology pipeline with five new pivotal trials for pumitamig and announced manufacturing site exits to save $584.9 million annually by 2029.
Jul 17, 2026
The FDA approved six cancer therapies in Q2 2026, including first-line sacituzumab govitecan for triple-negative breast cancer and capivasertib for PTEN-deficient prostate cancer. A separate study shows 69% of accelerated-approval cancer drugs need safety updates within 4 years.
Jul 13, 2026
International expert workshops have identified priority therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma and rhabdoid tumours, two rare childhood cancers. For medulloblastoma, key priorities include SRC degradation, c-MYC/MYCN inhibition, and B7-H3 targeted approaches. For rhabdoid tumours, DCAF5 and MDM2 were highlighted, with EZH2 degraders showing potential.
Jul 12, 2026
A new antibody-drug conjugate targeting IL1RAP has shown potent preclinical activity against Ewing sarcoma and other fusion-driven cancers, with minimal off-target toxicity. Researchers at UBC report tumor eradication and reduced metastasis, with clinical trials being planned.
Jun 23, 2026
The bladder cancer therapeutics market is expanding with recent FDA approvals including INLEXZO for NMIBC and a KEYTRUDA-Padvev combination for MIBC, while the NMIBC market reached approximately USD 3 billion in 2025 across seven major markets. Ferring reported record revenues exceeding €2.5 billion in 2025, driven by Adstiladrin as its second major growth driver. A robust pipeline of emerging therapies is expected to further transform the market through 2036.
Jun 15, 2026
Akeso reported overall survival benefit for ivonescimab plus chemotherapy in Phase III lung cancer study. The company enrolled first patient in Phase Ib/II trial of next-generation HER3 ADC AK138D1 for advanced breast cancer. Akeso also received China approval to start Phase II trials for AK139 bispecific antibody.
Jun 09, 2026
BostonGene announced a strategic collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to integrate AI-driven analytics into an ADC development program. The company also revealed six abstracts will be presented at the EHA 2026 Congress in Stockholm. The research showcases integrated multiomics and predictive modeling for blood cancer treatment optimization.
May 31, 2026
BioNTech presented phase 2 data for HER2-directed ADC Trastuzumab Pamirtecan showing 47.9% response rate in endometrial cancer, with FDA submission planned for 2026. BioLineRx dosed first patient in phase 1/2a GLIX1 trial for glioblastoma and reported new preclinical data. Both companies presented at ASCO 2026.
May 22, 2026
FDA approves AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Datroway for first-line TNBC patients not eligible for PD-1/L1 inhibitors, based on Phase III TROPION-Breast02 data showing a 21% reduction in risk of death versus chemotherapy.
May 19, 2026
MSD said sacituzumab tirumotecan improved overall survival and progression-free survival in the Phase III TroFuse-005 trial in endometrial cancer. The study also met its objective response rate endpoint.
May 18, 2026
Regeneron and Parabilis Medicines entered a research collaboration focused on Antibody-Helicon Conjugates. The deal includes $125 million upfront and financing support and up to $2.2 billion in milestones.
May 05, 2026
The global antibody drug conjugate market is calculated at USD 14.76 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 32.66 billion by 2035. North America held a 53% share in 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest.