Phanes Therapeutics Reports P-II (TWINPEAK) Trial Data on Spevatamig + CT in Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC)

Shots: The P-I/II (TWINPEAK) trial data assessed spevatamig alone & in combinations to treat advanced gastric, GEJ, pancreatic ductal or biliary tract adenocarcinomas in the US As of Dec 12, 2025, 107 pts received spevatamig alone or in combination; 42 with 1L mPDAC were treated with spevatamig + GnP, with spevatamig (2mg/kg, QW) data presented…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 12, 2026

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Merck Initiates P-III (KANDLELIT-007) trial of Calderasib + Keytruda Qlex for KRAS G12C-Mutant Nonsquamous NSCLC

Shots: Merck has initiated P-III (KANDLELIT-007) trial of calderasib (MK-1084) + Keytruda Qlex for the 1L treatment of pts with KRAS G12C-mutant, advanced or metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC Trial will assess calderasib (PO, QD) + Keytruda Qlex (SC; Q6W) vs Keytruda Qlex + pemetrexed (IV) + CT in ~ 675 newly diagnosed pts with KRAS G12C-mutant nonsq. NSCLC, evaluating PFS as 1EP…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 8, 2026

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Adlai Nortye Licenses AN9025 to ASK Pharm in a ~$230M Deal

Shots: Adlai Nortye has granted ASK Pharm exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize AN9025 in mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao, with Adlai retaining rights in other regions As per the deal, Adlai will receive ~$230M, incl. >$20M in upfront & near-term milestone, plus tiered royalties ranging from a high single-digit to mid-teens %…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 29, 2025

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CARsgen Reports the NMPA’s Dual IND Application Submission for CT0596 to Initiate P-Ib/II Trials in R/R MM and pPCL

Shots: Chinese NMPA received two IND applications for CT0596 to initiate P-Ib/II trials in r/r multiple myeloma (MM) & primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL), respectively IIT in China showed favorable efficacy as of Aug 31, 2025, with 6/8 evaluable R/R MM pts achieving PR or better (3 CR/sCR, 1 VGPR, 2 PR) at an mFU…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 29, 2025

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Gilead Sciences to Acquire Repare Therapeutics’ Polθ ATPase Inhibitor RP-3467 for ~$30M

Shots: Repare Therapeutics has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Gilead Sciences for the acquisition of Repare's RP-3467, a polymerase theta (Polθ) ATPase inhibitor, strengthening Gilead’s precision oncology pipeline Under the Agreement, Repare will receive up to $30M in total consideration, including $25M upfront (subject to customary adjustments) and an additional $5M upon…

ByPrince GiriDecember 25, 2025

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Ipsen Signs ~$1.06B Deal with Simcere Zaiming for SIM0613

Shots: Ipsen has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Simcere Zaiming for SIM0613 to treat solid tumors with the highest unmet needs Ipsen will secure global rights to SIM0613 outside Greater China, gain manufacturing rights after technology transfer, & assume responsibility for all development activities beyond Greater China, incl. P-I preparation & IND/CTA submissions As…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 24, 2025

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Jacobio Pharma Forge ~$2B+ Partnership with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73

Shots: Jacobio Pharma entered a global exclusive licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73, granting AstraZeneca exclusive development & commercialization rights outside China, while both companies will jointly develop & commercialize in China As per the deal, Jacobio will receive $100M upfront, and is eligible up to $1.91B in development & commercial milestones, and tiered royalties…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 22, 2025

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ADEL and Sanofi Ink ~$1.04B Global Licensing Deal for ADEL-Y01

Shots: ADEL has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sanofi for the development & commercialization of ADEL-Y01 & related backup compounds As per the deal, ADEL will receive a non-refundable payment of $80M upfront plus development & commercial milestones, representing the total deal value of ~$1.04B, tiered royalties on net sales ranging up…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 16, 2025

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GSK’s Risvutatug Rezetecan Secures the US FDA’s Orphan Drug Designation for Treating SCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted ODD to GSK’s risvutatug rezetecan (GSK5764227) for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) Designation was supported by preliminary P-I (ARTEMIS-001) trial data showing durable responses in pts with extensive-stage SCLC treated with risvutatug rezetecan GSK’227 is a B7-H3-targeted ADC developed by Hansoh Pharma for various solid tumors. GSK…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 11, 2025

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Pfizer Collaborates with YaoPharma in a ~$2.1B Licensing Deal for YP05002

Shots: Pfizer has entered into an exclusive global collaboration & license agreement with YaoPharma for YP05002, a GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management As per the deal, YaoPharma will complete the ongoing P-I trial of YP05002 & grant Pfizer exclusive global rights for further development, manufacturing & commercialization, receiving $150M upfront & ~$1.935B in…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 10, 2025

Phanes Therapeutics Reports P-II (TWINPEAK) Trial Data on Spevatamig + CT in Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC)

Merck Initiates P-III (KANDLELIT-007) trial of Calderasib + Keytruda Qlex for KRAS G12C-Mutant Nonsquamous NSCLC

Adlai Nortye Licenses AN9025 to ASK Pharm in a ~$230M Deal

CARsgen Reports the NMPA’s Dual IND Application Submission for CT0596 to Initiate P-Ib/II Trials in R/R MM and pPCL

Gilead Sciences to Acquire Repare Therapeutics’ Polθ ATPase Inhibitor RP-3467 for ~$30M

Ipsen Signs ~$1.06B Deal with Simcere Zaiming for SIM0613

Jacobio Pharma Forge ~$2B+ Partnership with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73

ADEL and Sanofi Ink ~$1.04B Global Licensing Deal for ADEL-Y01

GSK’s Risvutatug Rezetecan Secures the US FDA’s Orphan Drug Designation for Treating SCLC

Pfizer Collaborates with YaoPharma in a ~$2.1B Licensing Deal for YP05002

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