Oncology

Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp), subcutaneously administered, T-cell engaging, IgG1-bispecific antibody, was previously granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

Ocifisertib has shown significant single-agent activity in both solid and liquid tumors.

The Phase I/II MajesTEC-1 trial (NCT03145181; NCT04557098) evaluated Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) at a reduced dose of 1.5 mg/kg administered every two weeks in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Data from the pivotal, global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase III INDIGO trial show statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival for vorasidenib treating IDH-mutant gliomas.

Trial findings show Krazati (adagrasib) plus cetuximab was well tolerated with promising clinical activity among pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer harboring a KRASG12C mutation

Datopotamab deruxtecan, the first TROP2-directed DXd antibody drug conjugate, is being evaluated for locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer.

Results from the randomized, multicenter, open-label, Phase III FLAURA 2 trial show Tagrisso plus chemotherapy delayed disease progression by nearly nine additional months in adults with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

Amtagvi (lifileucel) is a personalized, one-time therapeutic option for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma who received prior treatment with a PD-1 antibody, and in patients who are BRAF V600-positive, a BRAF inhibitor with or without a MEK inhibitor.

Single-arm, open-label, multicenter, non-randomized, multicohort Phase II VISION trial (NCT02864992) of Tepmetko (tepotinib) for metastatic non–small cell lung cancer shows favorable objective response rate.

There were no safety or efficacy issues identified in the FDA's complete response letter for Lymphir, with no additional trials required.

Trials of Augtyro are ongoing for this tumor-agnostic indication, which could provide a durable treatment option for patients with NTRK-positive disease.

The Onivyde combination was evaluated in the open-label, multicenter, randomized Phase III NAPOLI 3 trial, showing significantly improved overall survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Phase II trial data show positive survival results for BXCL701 combined with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) to treat patients with metastatic small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer.

Samsung Biologics will provide antibody development and drug substance manufacturing services for LegoChem Biosciences' antibody-drug conjugate program with hopes of submitting an Investigational New Drug application to the FDA in 2025.

Gilead announced it will discontinue the clinical development of magrolimab for hematologic cancers after the drug in combination with azacitidine plus Venclexta showed an increased risk of death related to infections and respiratory failure in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Data from the Phase I/II VERITAC trial (NCT04072952) showed promising findings for vepdegestrant in patients with ER-positive/HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Phase III trial shows efficacy of Opdivo (nivolumab) plus chemotherapy followed by surgery and adjuvant Opdivo in the perioperative treatment of resectable stage IIA to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer.

Blenrep with bortezomib plus dexamethasone produced a significant improvement to median progression-free survival in the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma compared with standard of care combination therapy.

The ongoing Phase I/II NCT05438329 trial is evaluating BNT325/DB-1305 in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer previously administered one to three systemic treatment regimens.

Data from the Phase II Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Plus/minus UV1 vaccination (NIPU) clinical trial show UV1 off-the-shelf cancer vaccine plus ipilimumab (Yervoy) and nivolumab (Opdivo) improved survival in patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Efineptakin alfa, the only clinical stage long-acting human interleukin-7, is currently being evaluated in Phase I/II clinical trials in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for patients with advanced solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer.

Ensuring equitable access to new technologies and integrating AI to benefit all communities remain critical challenges to overcome.

Biosyngen’s BST02 is a cell-based immunotherapy that began clinical trials in October 2023 for all types of liver cancer.

Afami-cel was developed to target the MAGE-A4 protein in synovial sarcoma, which comprises 5% to 10% of soft tissue sarcomas.

The manufacturing process for CAR T-cell therapies is vital in preparing a patient’s cells for a one-time cell therapy infusion that is specifically tailored to meet each patient’s needs.

Research collaboration between DELFI and Immunocore Holdings will investigate the potential of the DELFI-TF assay in predicting the efficacy of ImmTAC-based treatments early in the therapy process.

Darzalex Faspro with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for induction and consolidation therapy and in combination with maintenance lenalidomide found to improve survival in patients with multiple myeloma who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant.

The Padcev/Keytruda combination produced statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements to survival compared to platinum-containing chemotherapy in first-line treatment of adults with previously untreated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.

Phase II TRANSCEND FL and Phase I TRANSCEND NHL 001 trial data lead to FDA Priority Review designation for Breyanzi to treat relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.

Trial shows Keytruda improved overall survival by 38% compared with placebo in in patients with renal cell carcinoma at intermediate-high or high risk of recurrence after nephrectomy or nephrectomy and resection of metastatic lesions.