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Molecular glue degraders are gaining traction in the clinic as well as funding from Big Pharma, with their potential to treat previously “undruggable” cancers and immunological diseases. Here are five clinical programs worth keeping an eye on.
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The total of 52 mergers and acquisitions for the first half of 2026 reflects what analysts, industry watchers and executives are saying over and over: M&A is back.
At the BIO International Convention in San Diego, attendees marked the 50th anniversary of original biotech Genentech, reflecting on the immense challenges facing companies as China becomes a powerhouse innovator.
A recent FDA reversal sparked new hope for patients with Huntington’s disease. Flying under the radar, Skyhawk Therapeutics revealed 12-month functional data from a midstage trial of its own candidate showing improvements on a key disease measurement scale.
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Data presented at the ASCO meeting this weekend show that treatment with Enhertu demonstrated a 49% improvement in median overall survival by more than six months.
The early data demonstrated a favorable safety profile and encouraging indications of clinical activity. BNT122 is being developed in multiple solid tumor indications.
The study revealed that Yescarta was both safe and effective in adult patients regardless of race and ethnicity.
Gilead Sciences shared what seemed to be good news regarding Trodelvy in HR+/HER2- breast cancer at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.
Well-known for its neurological drug development programs, Alkermes has firmly planted its flag as an oncology company at ASCO. Alkermes Head of Oncology Jessicca Rege spoke with BioSpace.
Primary seven-year data from Janssen’s (Johnson & Johnson) Phase III trial of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) in lymphoma demonstrated positive survival outcomes.
It was a busy, busy week for clinical trial news and updates, largely driven by the annual ASCO meeting taking place June 3-7 in Chicago.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals shared news that the FDA has extended the review period for AMX0035, a combination drug treatment with the potential to treat patients with ALS.
The results showed that insulin icodec is as non-inferior to Sanofi’s insulin glargine, Lantus, potentially bringing another major competitor into the insulin space.
Acelyrin, Affibody AB and Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals presented positive Phase II data for izokibep in psoriatic arthritis, while Aurinia’s Lupkynis hit post-hoc treatment targets in lupus nephritis.