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ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care
In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…
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Novatim has entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement (excl. China) with RADIANCE Biopharma for KY-0301 to treat cancer
As per the deal, RADIANCE Biopharma will receive rights to develop, register, & commercialize KY-0301 globally (excl. China) in exchange for $15M upfront, ~$150M in R&D & registration milestones & ~$1B in commercial milestone, with progressive…
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PDS Biotech reported the final topline results from the P-II (VERSATILE-002) Study evaluating safety and efficacy of PDS0101 (Versamune HPV) + Keytruda in 1L R/M HPV16+ HNSCC (n=53)
In the Study PDS0101 (SC) with pembrolizumab (IV) for the first 4 cycles, then as a final single dose on cycle 12. Pembrolizumab monotx. was given…
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Bayer has entered into an exclusive global license agreement & collaboration with Kumquat Biosciences to develop and commercialize its KRAS G12D inhibitor
Kumquat will initiate & complete the P-Ia study following FDA’s IND clearance in Jul 2025, while Bayer handles further development & commercialization, with Kumquat holding an exclusive option to negotiate US profit-loss…
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Turbine has entered into a research collaboration with Merck to simulate hard-to-treat cancer pts populations that are challenging to study in traditional lab settings
As per the deal, Meck will leverage Turbine's Simulated Cells to develop virtual tumor models that mimic hard-to-study, treatment-resistant subtypes to validate novel targets, biomarkers, & combination therapies
Collaboration includes…
Datar Cancer Genetics Launches Exacta AI to Offer Personalized Treatment Options for Cancer Patients
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Datar Cancer Genetics has introduced Exacta AI (multi-analyte platform) to provide ~10 evidence-based drug combinations as a treatment for cancer patients who have exhausted SoC options
Exacta AI integrates 360° tumor work-up with AI-driven analysis of complex tumor interactome data to assess drug interactions, toxicity, & side effects for ADCs, CPIs, targeted therapies,…
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Light Horse has entered into a multi-target partnership with Novartis to discover & develop FIC targets for cancer treatment by using its proprietary chemical libraries & precision genetic editing platform that identifies novel functional domains in disease-critical targets
As per the agreement, Light Horse is entitled to receive $25M upfront, $1B research, development…
The CCL17 gene, a key player in the human immune system, has garnered significant attention for its role in disease regulation. This chemokine gene is pivotal in mediating immune responses, acting as a messenger that guides immune cells to sites of inflammation. Understanding its function and regulation is essential for unraveling the complexities of immune-related…
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The US FDA has approved Tecentriq Hybreza (SC) to treat all IV indications, incl. lung, liver, skin & soft tissue cancers. Regulatory reviews across other regions are underway
The approval was supported by P-IB/III (IMscin001) study assessing Tecentriq Hybreza (SC) vs Tecentriq (IV) in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients (n=371) failed on…
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East Asia and East Europe report significant incidences of Gastric Cancer. In 2022, Japan registered around 44,000 mortalities due to Gastric Cancer
VYLOY, an anti-claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2) monoclonal antibody, received Japan’s approval in combination with chemotherapy for patients with HER2 -ve, CLDN18.2+ve, unresectable, advanced, or recurrent gastric cancer
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