Takeda and Protagonist Therapeutics Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Rusfertide to Treat Polycythemia Vera

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to rusfertide for the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera (PV), with PDUFA action date of Q3’26 NDA was backed by the 32wk. primary analysis & 52wk. data from the global P-III (VERIFY) trial (n=293) as well as P-II (REVIVE) study & THRIVE LTE…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 2, 2026

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Ipsen Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ojemda (Tovorafenib) for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Ojemda monotx. for the treatment of pts (≥6mos.) with pLGG harbouring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement or BRAF V600 mutation, who have progressed after ≥1 prior systemic therapy Opinion was based on the ongoing P-II (FIREFLY-1) trial assessing Ojemda (QW, PO) in 137 relapsed or refractory BRAF-altered pLGG…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 2, 2026

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J&J Reports the FDA’s sBLA Submission for Imaavy to Treat Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Shots: The US FDA has received an sBLA of Imaavy (nipocalimab-aahu) for the treatment of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) sBLA was supported by P-II/III (ENERGY) trial assessing the efficacy & safety of Imaavy vs PBO in adults with wAIHA, followed by an OLE period Trial achieved stringent 1EP of a durable hemoglobin response & showed…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 25, 2026

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Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8B

Shots: Gilead Sciences has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arcellx, incl. anito-cel from their 2022 collaboration & Arcellx’s D-Domain CAR technology platform, for the implied equity value of $7.8B As per the deal, Gilead, which owns ~11.5% of Arcellx, will launch a tender offer for $115/share, plus a non-transferable CVR of $5/CVR tied…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 23, 2026

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Partner Therapeutics Reports P-II (eNRGy) Post-Hoc Results on Zenocutuzumab for NRG1+ NSCLC

Shots: Partner Therapeutics has reported post-hoc analysis from the eNRGy study assessing zenocutuzumab (marketed as Bizengri in the US) in pts with advanced NRG1+ NSCLC In 27 pts with NRG1+ NSCLC treated with zenocutuzumab (≥3 doses) beyond radiographic progression, 81% had oligoprogression & 19% diffuse progression, extending median exposure to ~10 vs ~7mos. pre-progression. Additionally,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 23, 2026

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ImmunityBio’s Anktiva + BCG Receives EC Conditional Approval for BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Anktiva + Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) to treat BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS, & with/without papillary tumors in all 30 EEA states, based on P-II/III (QUILT-3.032) study (n=100) Trial showed a 71% CR rate, with a median duration of CR of 26.6mos., plus DoR range was as long as…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 19, 2026

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CStone Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of CS2009 in Advanced Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II trial of CS2009 (PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody) in pts with advanced solid tumors CS2009 is being evaluated in a P-II trial (currently enrolling) across Australia & China, spanning 15 cohorts to evaluate monotx. & combination regimens in 9 solid tumors, incl. NSCLC, colorectal cancer, TNBC,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 17, 2026

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InnoCare Pharma Reports First Patient Dosing in P-II/III Trial of Soficitinib for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Shots: InnoCare has dosed the first patient with soficitinib (ICP-332) in the P-II/III trial for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria Additionally, the company has completed enrolment in soficitinib’s P-III trial for mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis & P-II trial for vitiligo Soficitinib (ICP-332) is a selective TYK2 inhibitor in development for T-cell–mediated autoimmune diseases,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 16, 2026

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Genentech Reports P-III (MAJESTY) Trial Results for Gazyva in Primary Membranous Nephropathy

Shots: Genentech has reported the P-III (MAJESTY) trial results assessing Gazyva vs tacrolimus in 142 pts with primary membranous nephropathy Trial met its 1EP, showing higher CR at Wk. 104 & achieved its key 2EPs, incl. improved overall remission & CR at Wks. 104 & 76, respectively; data to be presented in the future &…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 16, 2026

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Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives the FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of AK3280 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II PoC trial of AK3280 in the US for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) The P-II PoC trial will evaluate AK3280 (PO) vs PBO & an active comparator in IPF pts, aiming to generate key clinical data to support future regulatory filings &…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2026

Takeda and Protagonist Therapeutics Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Rusfertide to Treat Polycythemia Vera

Ipsen Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ojemda (Tovorafenib) for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

J&J Reports the FDA’s sBLA Submission for Imaavy to Treat Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8B

Partner Therapeutics Reports P-II (eNRGy) Post-Hoc Results on Zenocutuzumab for NRG1+ NSCLC

ImmunityBio’s Anktiva + BCG Receives EC Conditional Approval for BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)

CStone Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of CS2009 in Advanced Solid Tumors

InnoCare Pharma Reports First Patient Dosing in P-II/III Trial of Soficitinib for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Genentech Reports P-III (MAJESTY) Trial Results for Gazyva in Primary Membranous Nephropathy

Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives the FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of AK3280 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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