Biocartis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Idylla CDx MSI Test to Identify MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Patients

Shots: The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 17, 2025

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SystImmune and BMS’ Izalontamab Brengitecan Secures the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat EGFRm NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren) for LA/M NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations progressing on or after EGFR TKI & Pt-based CT Designation was backed by data from 3 ongoing trials: BL-B01D1-101 & BL-B01D1-203 in China led by Sichuan Biokin, & the global BL-B01D1-LUNG-101…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 18, 2025

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance and Priority Review of Breyanzi for R/R Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel; liso-cel) for the treatment of adults with r/r MZL who have received ≥2L of systemic therapy (PDUFA: Dec 5, 2025) sBLA is supported by the P-II (TRANSCEND FL) trial assessing Breyanzi in pts with r/r indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma incl.…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 5, 2025

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Bristol Myers Squibb and Bain Capital Launch a New Company Focused on Immunology Therapies

Shots: BMS & Bain Capital have launched a new independent biopharma company focused on autoimmune diseases, which will be backed by $300M funding commitment led by Bain & 5 immunology assets in-licensed from BMS As per the deal, BMS will retain ~20% equity stake in the new company & is entitled to receive royalties & milestone payments for…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 29, 2025

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BMS Enters a ~$11.1B Deal with BioNTech to Jointly Develop and Commercialize BNT327

Shots: BMS & BioNTech will co-develop & co-commercialize BioNTech’s BNT327 alone & in combination to treat solid tumors; BMS to hold MA globally excl. the US, UK, China, Turkey, & EU, where BioNTech will be the holder As per the deal, BioNTech will receive $1.5B upfront, $2B in non-contingent annual payments through 2028 & ~$7.6B…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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BMS’ Opdivo Receives the EC’s Approval as a Perioperative Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The EC has approved Opdivo + CT as neoadj. therapy followed by surgery & adj. Opdivo alone to treat adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1% in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessing neoadj. Opdivo + CT vs neoadj. PBO & CT…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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BMS Reports Topline P-III (ARISE) Trial Data of Cobenfy as an Adjunctive Therapy for Schizophrenia

Shots: The P-III (ARISE) trial assessed Cobenfy (xanomeline & trospium chloride) vs PBO as an adj. therapy to atypical antipsychotics in adults with inadequately controlled schizophrenia symptoms; eligible pts could enter a 52wk. OLE study At Wk. 6, trial showed a PANSS score change (1EP) of -14.3 vs -12.2, which was not statistically significant, &…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 23, 2025

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The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a 1L Treatment of MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy for 1L treatment of MSI-H/dMMR unresectable mCRC pts (≥12yrs.) based on P-III (CheckMate-8HW) study assessing Opdivo + Yervoy vs Opdivo alone or CT in 839 pts (Approved before PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025) Regimen vs Opdivo monotx. showed 38% PFS (mPFS: not reached (NR) vs 39.3mos) in…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 9, 2025

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BMS’ Opdivo Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Opdivo + Pt-based CT as neoadj. followed by Opdivo alone as adj. treatment of adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1%. If approved, EC’s decision would be valid in all 30 EEA states The P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessed neoadj. Opdivo + CT, followed by surgery…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 31, 2025

Biocartis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Idylla CDx MSI Test to Identify MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Patients

SystImmune and BMS’ Izalontamab Brengitecan Secures the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat EGFRm NSCLC

BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance and Priority Review of Breyanzi for R/R Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)

Bristol Myers Squibb and Bain Capital Launch a New Company Focused on Immunology Therapies

BMS Enters a ~$11.1B Deal with BioNTech to Jointly Develop and Commercialize BNT327

BMS’ Opdivo Receives the EC’s Approval as a Perioperative Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

BMS Reports Topline P-III (ARISE) Trial Data of Cobenfy as an Adjunctive Therapy for Schizophrenia

The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

BMS Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a 1L Treatment of MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

BMS’ Opdivo Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

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