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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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Piramal Pharma Solutions has entered into a strategic collaboration with Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services to support antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development and manufacturing programs
Under the agreement, Piramal will refer customers to Ajinomoto’s AJICAP platform for site-specific ADC conjugation, while Ajinomoto will direct clients to Piramal for CDMO manufacturing services across development and commercialization
The collaboration…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Philips for its Spectral CT Verida system, an AI-powered detector-based spectral CT platform for diagnostic imaging
Verida integrates always-on spectral imaging with AI-based deep learning reconstruction to enhance image quality, reduce noise, and improve diagnostic precision across radiology, cardiology, and oncology applications
The system enables simultaneous…
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BioNTech reported positive results from a P-II study cohort of trastuzumab pamirtecan (BNT323/DB-1303) in HER2-expressing recurrent endometrial cancer, meeting its 1EP of ORR
The study cohort (n=145) demonstrated a confirmed ORR of 47.9% (n=96; central testing) and 49.3% in pts. (n=73) previously treated with checkpoint inhibitors, with a mPFS of 8.1mos., showing consistent efficacy…
Oxford BioTherapeutics Partners with BMS to Develop Next-Generation T-cell Engagers for Solid Tumors
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Oxford BioTherapeutics has entered into a multi-year strategic collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to discover and develop next-generation T-cell engager therapies targeting solid tumors
Under the agreement, OBT will leverage its OGAP-Verify platform to identify tumor-selective targets and design & delivery of developed candidates, while Bristol Myers Squibb will lead subsequent clinical research,…
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Gilead Sciences has exercised its option to exclusively license KT-200, a first-in-class oral CDK2 molecular glue degrader, from Kymera Therapeutics under their existing collaboration
The option exercise triggers a $45M milestone payment to Kymera; the company remains eligible for up to $750M in total payments, including milestones and tiered royalties on net sales
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Imagene AI has entered into a collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to advance biomarker discovery and response prediction across oncology drug development programs
Under the collaboration, Daiichi Sankyo will leverage Imagene’s OI Suite, powered by the CanvOI foundation model, to integrate H&E and IHC whole-slide images with molecular and clinical data to enhance biomarker identification and…
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C4 has entered into a new collaboration with Roche to develop degrader-antibody conjugates (DACs), combining targeted protein degradation with ADCs for cancer treatment
Partnership will focus on two oncology programs against undisclosed targets, leveraging C4’ Torpedo platform for degrader payloads, while Roche will select & design the antibodies, conjugate them to payloads, & lead…
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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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Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.
Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…

