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A month after reporting that its RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib doubled survival in advanced pancreatic cancer, Truist said Revolution Medicines “is evolving into a major revenue-generating oncology company,” and projects an approval in second-line disease by the end of the third quarter.
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Last month, Revolution Medicines’ RAS inhibitor doubled survival in a Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial. On the biotech’s heels are Immuneering, Actuate Therapeutics, Erasca and more, looking to improve on that result with increased tolerability—and more time for patients.
The recent approval of Regeneron’s Otarmeni underscores the maturation of gene therapies across a range of diseases. Here, BioSpace reviews genetic medicines in development for the central nervous system, retinal, cardiac and neuromuscular diseases.
The FDA has introduced models intended to accelerate rare disease drug development, but recent reversals of guidance from the agency speak to a lack of clarity in its implementation. AI can help focus this process.
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The Department of Health and Human Services is spinning its wheels, unable to establish steady leadership at three major divisions—the CDC and the FDA’s two primary review units.
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In a recently published study, MD Anderson researchers achieved curative responses in pancreatic cancer models by targeting checkpoints in T cells and myeloid suppressor cells.
Geron announced Wednesday positive topline results from the Phase III IMerge trial evaluating the telomerase inhibitor, imetelstat, in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes patients.
Backed by Versant and Genentech, Belharra Therapeutics launched Wednesday with $130 million in total financing to advance its novel chemoproteomics platform.
Vera Therapeutics’ stock crashed following the reveal of data from a Phase IIb study of atacicept in IgAN.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics appoints a new co-CEO as it prepares for a January 11th Type A meeting for ALS hopeful NurOwn.
Amgen’s Repatha may cause cardiac harm, according to a reassessment of the biologic’s late-stage trial data.
Gilead and EVOQ Therapeutics announced a partnership to develop immunotherapies for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Aurinia and Sun Pharma agree to file a joint motion to dismiss a key patent dispute.
Chemomab’s experimental antibody shows promise in NASH.
Two documents recently came to light: first, the results of a congressional investigation into the approval of Aduhelm; second, a revised clinical trial consent form for lecanemab.