Celldex Highlights P-II Trial Data of Barzolvolimab for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at EAACI Congress 2025

Shots: The P-II trial assessed barzolvolimab (Q4W: 75 or 150mg; Q8W: 300mg) vs PBO for 16wks. in 208 CSU pts unresponsive to antihistamines, followed by 36wks. of active treatment, where 75mg & PBO pts were re-randomized to 150 or 300mg; pts were then followed for 24wks. Enrolment to P-III (EMBARQ-CSU1 & EMBARQ-CSU2) trials is ongoing …

ByRidhi RastogiJune 13, 2025

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Nuvation Bio Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Ibtrozi to Treat Advanced ROS1+ NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ibtrozi (taletrectinib) for treating locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC Approval was based on the P-II [TRUST-I (China) & TRUST-II (global)] studies assessing Ibtrozi monotx. in 173 & 164 pts with ROS1+ NSCLC, respectively TRUST-I showed a cORR of 90% in TKI-naïve pts, with longest DoR of 46.9mos. &…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 12, 2025

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HUTCHMED and Innovent Biologics Report NMPA’s NDA Acceptance of Fruquintinib + Sintilimab for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Shots: China’s NMPA has accepted NDA of fruquintinib + sintilimab for the treatment of pts with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have progressed on one tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy NDA is backed by the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) trial assessing fruquintinib + sintilimab vs axitinib/everolimus monotx. for 2L treatment of renal cell carcinoma pts…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2025

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Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines for ~$9.5B

Shots: Sanofi to acquire Blueprint Medicines, expanding its rare immunological disease portfolio As per the deal, Blueprint shareholders will receive $129/share in cash (~$9.1B equity value) & one non-tradeable CVR of $2 & $4 per share upon achievement of development & regulatory milestones, respectively, for BLU-808, totaling the deal value up to $9.5B on a…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review seeking full approval of ziftomenib to treat adults with r/r acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with NPM1 mutation (PDUFA: Nov 30, 2025) NDA is supported by P-II (KOMET-001) trial assessing ziftomenib in r/r NPM1-mutant AML pts, which met its 1EP of CR & CR with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Genentech Reports P-II (FENopta) Trial Data of Fenebrutinib for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)

Shots: Genentech has reported 96wk. data from P-II (FENopta) trial assessing fenebrutinib vs PBO for 12wks. in 109 RMS pts (18-55yrs.); 99 pts then opted for a 192wk. OLE study, with 93 remaining after 96wks. OLE study showed sustained efficacy over 96wks. with a low ARR of 0.06, no disability progression (per EDSS) & no…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 30, 2025

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Eli Lilly to Acquire SiteOne Therapeutics for ~$1B, Strengthening its Pain Pipeline

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SiteOne Therapeutics incl. its asset, STC-004, expanding its pain pipeline As per the deal, SiteOne shareholders will receive an upfront payment as well as regulatory & commercial milestones for a total consideration of ~$1B in cash STC-004 is a non-opioid Nav1.8 inhibitor, which will advance into…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 28, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: FDA has approved sNDA of Zoryve (0.3% roflumilast) for pts (≥12yrs.) with plaque PsO of scalp & body based on P-III (ARRECTOR) & P-II (Trial 204) trials assessing it vs vehicle in 736 pts for 8wks. ARRECTOR met its co-1EPs, with 66.4% vs 27.8% pts achieving Scalp-IGA success & 45.5% vs 20.1% pts attaining…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 23, 2025

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Merck Reports P-II (WILLOW) Trial Data of Enpatoran for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: The P-II (WILLOW) basket trial assessed enpatoran (25, 50 &100mg, BID, PO) vs PBO + SoC in 2 Arms, where Arm 1 has SLE & CLE pts with active lupus rash & Arm 2 has active SLE pts. Discussions with health authorities on a global P-III program are underway Arm 1 met its 1EP,…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 22, 2025

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CRISPR Therapeutics Enters a Multi-Target Collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics to Develop Novel siRNA Therapies

Shots: CRISPR & Sirius have partnered to co-develop & co-market SRSD107, with CRISPR having the option to nominate ~2 siRNA targets, fund related research, & retain opt-in rights for clinical development & marketing As per the deal, Sirius will receive $25M cash & $70M in equity upfront, with both companies jointly developing SRSD107 under a…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 20, 2025

Celldex Highlights P-II Trial Data of Barzolvolimab for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at EAACI Congress 2025

Nuvation Bio Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Ibtrozi to Treat Advanced ROS1+ NSCLC

HUTCHMED and Innovent Biologics Report NMPA’s NDA Acceptance of Fruquintinib + Sintilimab for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines for ~$9.5B

Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Genentech Reports P-II (FENopta) Trial Data of Fenebrutinib for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)

Eli Lilly to Acquire SiteOne Therapeutics for ~$1B, Strengthening its Pain Pipeline

The US FDA Approves Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis

Merck Reports P-II (WILLOW) Trial Data of Enpatoran for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

CRISPR Therapeutics Enters a Multi-Target Collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics to Develop Novel siRNA Therapies

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