Clinical research

Achilles dosed the first patient in a Phase I/IIa advanced NSCLC trial, Logic Bio’s pediatric methylmalonic acidemia study is back up and running and another look at Roche’s TIGIT flop.
Genentech’s flop of its anti-TIGIT drug has cast a shadow of doubt over the numerous companies in the process of developing their own anti-TIGIT drugs.
The rejection appears to be related to pre-approval inspection issues that need to be resolved before it can be approved.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased interest in developing a universal antiviral that would stop a pandemic in its tracks. Now some companies are in the testing phase for just that.
Marinus shared positive news in its financial report for the first quarter, led by updates from its Phase III trial on a drug for RSE and research efforts for rare diseases.
CRISPR reported that the overall response rate (ORR) was 71% with 29% of patients experiencing a complete response. The data will be presented at EHA 2022.
Stealth BioTherapeutics has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for elamipretide.
BridgeBio announced it has signed an exclusive deal with Bristol-Myers Squibb to develop and commercialize a potential treatment for cancer.
TCR² Therapeutics provided updates regarding the 2022 first quarter financial results and progress made towards regulatory approval for gavo-cel and TC-510.
Boston-based X4 Pharmaceuticals reported its first-quarter financial report today. Of note was the company’s cash, cash equivalents & restricted cash, which was $67.7 million as of March 31, 2022.
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