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PD-(L)1×VEGF bispecifics have emerged as a closely watched new class in immuno-oncology, with multiple candidates advancing through trials in lung cancer. But the potential of these drugs may be highest in cancers where angiogenesis and immune escape are tightly intertwined.
From Eli Lilly’s David Ricks to Pfizer’s Albert Bourla, the top five highest paid CEOs made a combined $157.8 million in 2025.
Partners Summit Therapeutics and Akeso are expected to steal the show at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual conference with data from their potential Keytruda rival, alongside Revolution Medicine’s groundbreaking pancreatic cancer candidate and other assets that could reshape patient care.
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FDA veteran Peter Marks will now shape the future of Eli Lilly’s vaccines work after the buys of Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics and Vaccine Company for up to $3.8 billion total.
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Roche acquired privately held Good Therapeutics and its immuno-oncology platforms for $250 million, and Equillium acquired Metacrine and its GI platform in an all-stock deal.
Preliminary findings from the NEURO-TTRansform trial show Ionis’ and AstraZeneca’s eplontersen is potentially a safe and effective treatment for patients with amyloidosis.
Gilead, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, HUTCHMED and BMS previewed data to be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2022, taking place Sept. 9-13.
Athira Pharma announced Tuesday it will study the stand-alone effects of its Alzheimer’s candidate fosgonimeton (ATH-1017). The drug failed to meet the endpoint in a Phase II study earlier this year.
The FDA removed the clinical hold on Sarepta’s investigational treatment for certain types of DMD after the company agreed to adjust its clinical trial protocols.
The FDA approved AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi plus with gemcitabine-cisplatin chemotherapy as the first immunotherapy for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer.
Industry observers say the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could affect the direction of research, and some fear it may lead to further government forays into price control.
The FDA provided briefing documents ahead of Amylyx’s rare second adcomm for AMX0035, an investigational treatment for ALS. The regulator does not appear to be convinced.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had a busy week leading up to the Labor Day holiday. Here’s a look at the agency’s recent activities.