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Epitopea & Merck
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Epitopea Partners with Merck to Discover Cryptigen Tumor-Specific Antigens

Shots: Epitopea & Merck have entered into license & research collaboration agreement to discover Cryptigen tumor-specific antigens (TSAs) in an undisclosed solid tumor As per the deal, Epitopea will receive an undisclosed upfront & ~$300M in milestones per product in exchange for Merck receiving exclusive development & commercialization rights to the TSA products identified…
February 20, 2025

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Merck
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Merck Receives the EC’s Approval for Welireg (Belzutifan) for Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Disease-Associated Tumors and Previously Treated Renal Cell Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Welireg for VHL-related localized RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas, or pNET unsuitable for localized procedures and advanced ccRCC post-PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or VEGF therapies progression across EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway Approval for VHL-related tumors was based on P-II (LITESPARK-004) study (n=61), showing ORR of 49% (all…
February 19, 2025

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Merck
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Merck Initiates P-III (waveLINE-010) Trial of Zilovertamab Vedotin to Treat Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Shots: Merck initiated P-III (waveLINE-010) trial to assess zilovertamab vedotin (ROR1- ADC) + R-CHP (Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin & prednisone) vs R-CHOP (R-CHP + vincristine) to treat pts with previously untreated DLBCL; global enrolment is ongoing Trial will enrol ~1,046 pts to assess PFS as the 1EP, with 2EPs incl. OS, event-free survival, duration of…
February 7, 2025

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MERCK
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Merck Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Capvaxive for active immunization against invasive disease & pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults (≥18yrs.), with the EC’s decision expected in Q2’25 for EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Ongoing regulatory review in Japan, plus multiple filings are underway Opinion was backed by P-III (STRIDE-3) data, assessing Capvaxive vs PCV20…
February 3, 2025

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Key Takeaways of J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025
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Key Takeaways of J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025

Shots:  The 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Conference took place from 13th to 16th January in San Francisco, USA. J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference serves as a pioneering hub that features presentations and dialogues on the advances of the healthcare industry by bringing healthcare professionals, researchers, manufacturers, and other healthcare stakeholders to one platform.   Innovation remained the…
January 28, 2025

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Merck and Eisai Reveal Latest Data from P-III (LEAP-015) Trial of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and Lenvima (lenvatinib) Regimen to Treat Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma

Shots: P-III (LEAP-015) trial assessed Keytruda + Lenvima + CT (CAPOX or mFOLFOX6 regimen) as a 1L therapy for LA/M inoperable HER2- GE adenocarcinoma pts in 2 parts (P1: safety run-in & P2: main trial). LEAP program is also assessing it in hepatocellular carcinoma & esophageal cancer P2 pts (n=880) received Keytruda (400mg, IV…
January 27, 2025

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MERCK
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 Merck Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Welireg (Belzutifan) for Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Disease-Associated Tumors and Previously Treated Renal Cell Carcinoma 

Shots:     The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Welireg for VHL-related localized RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas or pNET unsuitable for localized procedures and advanced ccRCC post PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or VEGF therapies progression. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q1’25  Opinion for VHL-related tumors was based on LITESPARK-004 study (n=61), showing ORR of 49% (all PRs), with 56%…
December 13, 2024

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Oncology Top 20 2024
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Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2024

Shots: With more than 50 percent of ongoing clinical trials, Oncology remains one of the most explored therapy areas in healthcare In 2023, the global oncology market was valued at $222.36B and is envisioned to grow to $521.6B by 2033, registering a CAGR of 8.9% from 2024 to 2033. With $27.6B registered oncology revenue, Merck…
August 29, 2024

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