Jul 10, 2026
Phase I CARLYSLE trial data show CAR-T therapy obe-cel induces remission in severe refractory lupus with a favorable safety profile. Separate case report documents two successful pregnancies after dual-target CAR-T therapy with no transmission to infants.
Jun 22, 2026
Swissmedic has authorized three orphan drugs for rare diseases: Breyanzi for mantle cell lymphoma, Alhemo for haemophilia A and B, and Ekterly for hereditary angioedema. The decisions include a new indication extension for Breyanzi, an expanded indication for Alhemo, and the initial authorization of Ekterly as part of a joint international regulatory initiative.
Jun 22, 2026
China has approved the world's first CAR-T cell therapy for solid tumors, specifically for stomach cancer, developed by CARsgen Therapeutics. Meanwhile, the WVU Cancer Institute has conducted the first-ever use of a subcutaneous formulation of blinatumomab to achieve remission in a patient with ultra-rare mixed phenotype acute leukemia.
Jun 09, 2026
Updated data from the phase I CaMMouflage trial showed CB-011, the first allogeneic anti-BCMA CAR-T therapy with immune cloaking, achieved an approximately 92% overall response rate in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The 2026 Tandem Meetings also highlighted advances in EB-103, KITE-753, and LV20.19 CAR-T constructs across lymphoma and CLL. Separately, NXC-201 reported a 95% complete response rate in AL amyloidosis.
Jun 05, 2026
Real-world studies show early complete response after CAR T-cell therapy predicts sustained remission in large B-cell lymphoma, while historical chemotherapy yields poor outcomes in high-risk patients. Data from registries highlight a significant event-free survival advantage for second-line axicabtagene ciloleucel versus standard-of-care salvage therapy.
Jun 05, 2026
A Cleveland Clinic study found no racial survival disparities in multiple myeloma when patients have equal access to modern therapies. Clinical cases demonstrate long-term remission with second stem cell transplants and targeted agents like daratumumab.
Jun 05, 2026
Long-term results from the phase III TRIANGLE trial show ibrutinib-based regimens improve survival in younger mantle cell lymphoma patients, while the ECHO trial establishes a new standard for older patients. Advances in CAR T-cell and bispecific antibody therapies are reshaping treatment for this rare blood cancer. The findings were presented at the annual MCL Consortium meeting.
Jun 04, 2026
Multiple market reports forecast the global biologics and antibody therapy markets will reach hundreds of billions of dollars by the 2030s, driven by monoclonal antibodies, biosimilar expansion, and targeted therapies.
Jun 01, 2026
The treatment landscape for multiple myeloma is evolving rapidly with T-cell engaging therapies like bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell treatments shifting care toward a chronic condition with potential treatment breaks. This evolution is creating new side effect management challenges and complicating clinical trial design as sponsors grapple with selecting comparator arms and adapting to a rapidly shifting standard of care.
Jun 01, 2026
CARsgen Therapeutics has signed a RMB370 million agreement to build a CAR T-cell manufacturing base in Shanghai, supporting commercialization of its marketed and late-stage products. Meanwhile, investment firm HarbourVest disclosed a $21 million position in CAR-T developer Generate Biomedicines, which holds $516.6 million in cash after its IPO.
May 22, 2026
A phase II trial of TAK-007 CAR-NK therapy in R/R B-cell NHL showed a 60.9% overall response rate. Preclinical CAR-NKT therapy eliminated endometrial tumors in models. Optimized costimulatory domains (2B4-DAP12) boosted CAR-NK tumor killing.
May 18, 2026
The FDA approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s Breyanzi for adults with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma after at least two prior systemic therapies. In TRANSCEND FL, the CAR T therapy showed a 95.5% overall response rate and 62.1% complete response rate.
May 02, 2026
Two studies identify protein recycling dysfunction and transcription factors ZSCAN20/JDP2 as drivers of T-cell exhaustion, with E3 ligases and gene deactivation offering reversal pathways. A third study finds TCF1 insufficient to revert terminally exhausted T cells.
Apr 26, 2026
Calls are growing to bring CAR-T cell therapy to New Zealand as the current trial is set to end later this year. There is no clear path to public availability.
Apr 19, 2026
A preclinical study in Cancer Letters found that pairing targeted treatments with CAR T-cell therapy may help control recurrence in triple-negative breast cancer. In laboratory and mouse models, the approach slowed tumor growth and reduced spread to the lungs and liver.
Apr 18, 2026
The largest CAR-T trial for pediatric solid tumors has opened in the US and UK, enrolling up to 60 young patients across four sites. The NexTGen study targets relapsed or refractory cancers and focuses first on safety and feasibility.
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 06, 2026
Illuminate 3.0 brought global and Indian oncology experts to Mumbai for a three-day townhall on precision oncology, immunotherapy, cellular therapies and cancer vaccines. Discussions covered CAR-T cell therapy, multi-cancer early detection and access to novel drugs in India.
Apr 03, 2026
Researchers have engineered immune cells to sense cancer metabolites, improving tumor infiltration in solid cancers. Separate studies identify Kappa and Lambda Myeloma Antigens as specific targets for multiple myeloma treatment, while mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines show promise through AI-driven neoantigen selection.
Apr 02, 2026
Two innovative CAR-T approaches show promise against solid tumors in preclinical studies. An in vivo gene editing system generates CAR-T cells directly in the body, while HLA-independent T cell receptors target CD70 across various tumor types. Both methods have demonstrated tumor clearance in mouse models, potentially expanding cell therapy applications beyond blood cancers.