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The FDA decided last month to convene an advisory committee to discuss the companies’ proposed use of Abecma in earlier lines of treatment for multiple myeloma. Data presented Monday at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting provides a clue as to why.
Bristol Myers Squibb has bought the rights to develop and commercialize SystImmune’s potentially first-in-class, bi-specific antibody-drug conjugate for lung and breast cancer as well as other solid tumors.
Results from a Phase III trial showed the combination improves progression-free survival compared to chemotherapy when used as a first-line treatment in metastatic colorectal cancer.
The regulator has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo and the chemotherapy cisplatin for priority review in patients with unresectable metastatic urothelial carcinoma, as well as Merck and Seagen’s first-line combo.
The agency on Tuesday said it is investigating the “serious risk” of T cell malignancy outcomes, including hospitalization and death, and evaluating the need for potential regulatory action.
Building on a previous 2021 collaboration, Bristol Myers Squibb is paying $100 million upfront for the development of five cardiovascular targets utilizing Avidity Biosciences’ antibody oligonucleotide conjugates.
The regulator has decided to hold an advisory committee meeting regarding BMS and 2seventy bio’s bid to move the CAR-T cell therapy into earlier lines of treatment, missing its previous target action date of Dec. 16.
After Bristol Myers Squibb picked up Augtyro as part of its $4.1 billion takeover of Turning Point Therapeutics last year, the ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer drug reached the regulatory finish line on Wednesday.
After its deal with Tubulis in April 2023, Bristol Myers Squibb is continuing its antibody-drug conjugate buying spree by acquiring an asset from South Korea’s Orum Therapeutics.
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