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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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Karuna Therapeutics released results from the Phase III EMERGENT-2 trial showing that KarXT, its lead candidate, can strongly reduce symptom severity in schizophrenia patients.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to have wide-ranging implications for the pharmaceutical industry, will still need to go to the House of Representatives.
Results from two Amgen studies on Lumakras for lung cancer showed its ability to slow disease progression, although combining it with immunotherapy increased the risk for TRAEs.
Pfizer announced Monday that it is acquiring the hematology-focused company for $5.4 billion in order to bolster its presence in the multi-billion dollar rare disease market.
If the FDA ultimately votes to approve Eli Lilly’s donanemab or Eisai’s lecanemab – both anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) antibodies – what impact will it make on Alzheimer’s disease?
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The FDA has had a busy week, accepting drug applications, approving clinical trials and granting various special designations for Gamida Cell, Cellectis, Scynexis & more.
Shares of Global Blood Therapeutics are surging once again after reports indicate Pfizer is the mystery suitor for the company. Pfizer could potentially pay as much as $5 billion for the company.
With Monkeypox, COVID-19, Long COVID symptoms and persistent diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, the world is dealing with a lot right now. Here’s a look at the latest in clinical trial news.
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This week’s highlights in neurological diseases include Acadia receiving a CRL for its ADP drug, Sosei and Neurocrine’s schizophrenia drug study moving on to Phase II.