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Exelis

Exelixis Presents 5-year Follow-Up Data from P-III (CheckMate -9ER) of Cabometyx + Opdivo in Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients at ASCO GU 2025

Shots: The P-III (CheckMate -9ER) trial assessed Cabometyx + Opdivo vs sunitinib in 651 pts with previously untreated advanced RCC At 67.6mos. mFU, study showed improved mPFS (16.4 vs 8.3mos.), OS (46.5 vs 35.5mos.), ORR (55.7% vs 27.4%) & DOR (22 vs 15.2mos.), while in IMDC risk groups: favorable (n=146; mPFS: 21.4 vs 12.8mos.; mOS:…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca Presents Post-Hoc Data from P-III (NIAGARA) Trial of Imfinzi in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Patients regardless of Complete Pathology Response at ASCO GU 2025

Shots: The P-III (NIAGARA) trial assessed Imfinzi (4 cycles + neoadj. CT; then 8 cycles alone) vs CT with surgery in MIBC pts ± pCR; ongoing regulatory review in the US, EU, Japan & other areas Trial met its 2EPs of improved MFS (75.1% vs 65.1%) & DSS (89.2% vs 82.2%) in ITT pts (N=1063)…

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Sanofi & J&J

Sanofi and J&J Discontinue P-III (E.mbrace) Study of ExPEC9V for Invasive E. coli Diseases

Shots: Sanofi and J&J have discontinued the P-III (E.mbrace) study of ExPEC9V after IDMC interim analysis due to insufficient efficacy against extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli , leading to a $250M impairment charge before tax The P-III trial assessed single dose of ExPEC9V (IM) vs PBO in adults (≥60yrs.) with UTI history in past 2yrs. to prevent invasive…

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Pfizer & Astellas

Pfizer and Astellas Report Follow-up Data from P-III (KEYNOTE-A39/EV-302) Trial of Padcev + Keytruda for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (la/mUC)

Shots: Pfizer & Astellas have reported follow-up data from P-III (KEYNOTE-A39/EV-302) trial assessing Padcev + Keytruda vs Pt-based CT in previously untreated la/mUCpts (n=886) The 12mos. follow up study (mFU: 29.1mos.) showed reduced risk of death by 49% & decrease in PFS by 52% (mPFS: 12.5 vs 6.3mos.) with improved mOS (33.8 vs 15.9mos.), where OS…

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Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Reports Topline Data from P-III (FIBRONEER-ILD) Study of Nerandomilast for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF)

Shots: BI reported topline data from P-III (FIBRONEER-ILD) study assessing nerandomilast (BI 1015550; 9/18mg, BID) vs PBO in PPF pts (n=1178) for ~52wks. with regulatory filings in the US & other regions underway Study met its 1EP of absolute change from baseline in forced vital capacity (FVC; mL) with favorable safety consistent with P-II; full…

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Akesobio

Akeso Completes Patient Enrollment in P-III (HARMONi-6/AK112-306) Trial of Ivonescimab for Squamous NSCLC

Shots: Akeso has completed patient enrollment in the global P-III (HARMONi-6/AK112-306) trial (1/6 P-III trials) assessing ivonescimab + Pt-based CT vs Tevimbra + Pt-based CT to treat 1L squamous NSCLC in China Multiple P-III trials are underway, incl. HARMONi-3 (vs Keytruda + CT) in 1L sq- & non-sq NSCLC (led by Summit Therapeutics), plus trials…

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Viewpoints_Dale Curtis Jr

Intelligent Automation and Beyond: Dale Curtis Jr from Astrix in an Enlightening Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:  The biopharma industry faces several challenges, including digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and managing large volumes of data  Intelligent automation plays a vital role in drug discovery, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization, helping optimize operations and better meet customer needs  Astrix CEO Dale Curtis Jr. discusses the role of AI and machine learning in global…

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