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Unlocking Approval: John Hayslip from Verastem Oncology in an Illuminating Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  Did you know that more than 80 % of Low-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC) patients experience recurrence?  The US FDA recently approved Verastem Oncology’s Avmapki Fakzynja Co-Pack, as the first ever treatment of patients with KRAS-mutated recurrent LGSOC  In an illuminating dialogue exchange with PharmaShots, John Hayslip, CMO at Verastem Oncology, provides a detailed overview…

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UTR Therapeutics

UTR Therapeutics Seeks the US FDA’s IND Clearance of UTRxM1-18 to Target c-MYC-Driven Cancers

Shots: The US FDA has received the IND application for UTRxM1-18, a novel therapy targeting c-MYC-driven cancers, to initiate P-I trial in 2026 pending approval, focusing on c-MYC driven tumors incl. triple-negative breast, pancreatic, colorectal, & ovarian cancer UTRxM1-18 has demonstrated strong, dose-dependent efficacy against human-derived tumors from multiple cancer subtypes, with no dose-limiting toxicities…

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Accent Theraoeutics

Accent Therapeutics to Highlight Preclinical Data of ATX-559 and ATX-295 at AACR 2025

Shots: Accent Therapeutics to present preclinical data of ATX-559 (DHX9 inhibitor) & ATX-295 (KIF18A inhibitor) at AACR 2025 Presentation will highlight ATX-559’s activity in cancers exhibiting genomic instability & replication stress in in vivo models, incl. dMMR/MSI-H colorectal & BRCA-altered triple-negative breast cancer, plus ATX-295’s activity in ovarian cancer & its relation with whole genome…

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Gradalis

The US FDA grants RMAT Designation to Gradalis’ Vigil for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has granted RMAT designation to Vigil (gemogenovatucel-T) as a maintenance therapy for newly diagnosed advanced Stage IIIb/IV HRP ovarian cancer pts with cTMB-H who achieved complete response post-debulking surgery & frontline Pt-based doublet CT Designation was backed by ongoing P-IIb (VITAL) trial assessing Vigil vs PBO showed improved RFS (1EP) in all…

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Abbvie

AbbVie’s Elahere (Mirvetuximab Soravtansine) Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer 

    Shots:    The EC has approved Elahere to treat FRα+, Pt-resistant high grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer after 1-3 prior treatments, valid across whole EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Northern Ireland  Approval was based on P-III (MIRASOL) trial assessing Elahere vs investigator's choice of CT (weekly paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal…

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AbbVie Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Elahere (Mirvetuximab Soravtansine) to Treat Ovarian Cancer 

      Shots:    The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Elahere for treating FRα+, Pt-resistant & high-grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer in adults who have received 1 to 3 prior therapies. The decision is anticipated in Q4’24, with other reviews underway  The opinion was based on P-III (MIRASOL) study assessing Elahere…

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Viewpoints_Jane Chung

Expanding ADC Therapy: Jane Chung from Sutro Biopharma in an Engaging Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:   Luvelta, an antibody-drug conjugate by Sutro Biopharma is designed to target FRα, expressed in ovarian cancer, developed and manufactured using the company’s proprietary cell-free technology, XpressCF   Today, at PharmaShots, we have Jane Chung, President and CEO at Sutro Biopharma, shedding on the ongoing REFRαME-O1 study evaluating luvelta   Sutro is now enrolling patients for the…

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