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GSK to Acquire Nuvalent for ~$10.6B

Shots: GSK has entered an agreement to acquire Nuvalent, accelerating its entry into lung cancer As per the deal, GSK will acquire Nuvalent through a tender offer of $124 per share in cash, valuing the company at ~$10.6B (£8.0B); net of acquired cash, GSK’s total investment is estimated at $9.4B (£7.1B). Closing is expected in…

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Eli lilly

Eli Lilly Highlights P-III (LIBRETTO-432) Trial Data on Retevmo for Early-Stage RET Fusion–Positive NSCLC at ASCO 2026

Shots: Lilly's global P-III (LIBRETTO-432) trial assessed Retevmo (selpercatinib; 160mg, BID) vs PBO in 151 pts with early-stage (IB-IIIA) RET fusion-positive NSCLC following completion of definitive radiotherapy or surgery with curative intent, & other adjuvant therapy Trial met the 1EP, improving the EFS by 83% in stage II–IIIA RET-positive NSCLC (n=109), with 24mos. EFS rates of…

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Merck

Merck Secures the US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Calderasib to Treat Newly Diagnosed Metastatic KRAS G12C-Mutant NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to Merck's calderasib (MK-1084) + Keytrudafor the 1L treatment of pts with advanced or metastatic NSCLC with KRAS G12C-mutation & expressing PD-L1 (TPS ≥1%) Designation was supported by P-I (KANDLELIT-001) trial data showing calderasib monotx. (n=21) achieved a 38% ORR, calderasib + Keytruda (n=69) delivered an ORR of 77%, while…

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Junshi Biosciences Reports P-III (NEOTORCH) Trial Results on Toripalimab + CT for Resectable Stage II-III NSCLC

Shots: Junshi Biosciences has reported the final analysis from the P-III (NEOTORCH) trial assessing toripalimab + Pt-containing doublet CT vs PBO + CT as perioperative treatment in 501 pts with resectable stage II-III NSCLC pts Trial improved EFS, with mEFS not reached vs 15.1mos. for CT alone, reducing risk of recurrence, progression, or death by 60%,…

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Boehringer Ingelheim

The NMPA Grants Conditional Approval to Boehringer Ingelheim’s Hernexeos for 1L HER2-Mutant NSCLC

Shots: The NMPA has granted conditional approval to Hernexeos (zongertinib) for initial treatment of adults with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic NSCLC harboring HER2 (ERBB2) tyrosine kinase domain-activating mutations Approval was based on the data from a treatment-naïve cohort (N=74) of P-Ib (Beamion LUNG-1) trial assessing Hernexeos as monotx., which showed improved ORR of 75.7% (10.8%…

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Bayer

Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib) Gains the US FDA Priority Review for 1L Treatment of HER2-Mutated NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted Priority Review to Bayer’s Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for the 1L treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring HER2 (ERBB2) TKD-activating mutations & no prior systemic therapy sNDA was supported by preliminary data from Cohort F of the P-I/II (SOHO-01) trial evaluating the efficacy & safety of Hyrnuo…

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Innate Pharma to Present P-II (MATISSE) Interim Data of IPH5201 in NSCLC at AACR 2026

Shots: Innate Pharma to present interim P-II (MATISSE) data (n=40) for IPH5201 at AACR Annual Meeting 2026, highlighting early efficacy in resectable NSCLC IPH5201 (anti-CD39) combined with durvalumab and chemotherapy showed promising pathological complete response (pCR) rates of 35.7% (PD-L1 ≥1%) and 50% (PD-L1 ≥50%) The study continues enrollment in PD-L1–positive pts., supporting further evaluation…

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EpiBiologics Reports First Patient Dosed in P-I Study of EPI-326 for EGFR-Driven Solid Tumors

Shots: EpiBiologics has dosed the first patient in a global P-I study evaluating EPI-326, a tissue-selective bispecific antibody targeting EGFR, in advanced solid tumors The first-in-human study will assess safety, tolerability, PK, and preliminary anti-tumor activity in pts with NSCLC and HNSCC, with potential expansion into colorectal cancer Preclinical data showed robust anti-tumor activity across…

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Nuvalent Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission for Neladalkib to Treat ALK-Positive NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has received the NDA of neladalkib for the treatment of TKI pre-treated pts with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC NDA was supported by global P-I/II (ALKOVE-1) trial of neladalkib in TKI-pretreated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC, showing favorable activity incl. intracranial responses, targeting key progression drivers, & a generally well-tolerated safety profile; data to be…

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Gilead to Acquire Tubulis for ~$5B

Shots: Gilead has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tubulis, making it an ADC research organization within Gilead, with the Munich site serving as a hub for ADC innovation As per the deal, Gilead will acquire Tubulis for $3.15B upfront & ~$1.85B in contingent milestone payments; closing is expected in Q2’26 Acquisition will expand…

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