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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.
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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.
The tragic tale of TIGIT is well known. However, RIPK1, myc, STING and alpha-synuclein have also left a trail of failed clinical trials, canceled partnerships and sunk investments in their wake.
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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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Surrozen announced Thursday it has partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim to research and develop a therapeutic for the treatment of retinal diseases.
Life sciences and biopharma companies added new CEOs, CMOs and CSOs to guide their companies into the future and oversee developmental programs.
Eli Lilly gained ground in the obesity market Thursday as the FDA granted Fast Track designation to Mounjaro (tirzepatide), an investigational drug for adults with obesity.
After an earlier stumble this year with its investigational major depressive disorder therapeutic, Eliem Therapeutics appears to be back on track with a planned Phase II study of ETX-155.
TauRx announced preliminary results from the Phase III study, showing HMTM, its potent inhibitor of tau aggregates, could slow Alzheimer’s disease progression or cognitive decline.
Red Tree Venture Capital closed a $272 million inaugural fund that will be used to support the development of therapeutics addressing unmet needs in oncology, neurology and immunology.
Provention Bio entered a co-promotion agreement with Sanofi ahead of the possible November approval of teplizumab. If approved, the drug would be the first approved to modify T1D.
Adocia, Allecra Therapeutics and Aldeyra Therapeutics announced promising results in Type I Diabetes, urinary tract infections and retinal diseases.
While Biogen and Eisai’s recent lecanemab data breathed new life into the anti-amyloid approach, experts say combination therapies will likely play a significant role in treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Nested Therapeutics, a precision oncology company targeting previously undruggable cancer targets, closed on a $90 million Series A financing, bringing total financing to $125 million since its inception in 2021.