Oncology

Synthekine Advances IL-2 Partial Agonist, STK-012, into Clinical Investigation for Treatment of Solid Tumors

11/03/2021

Excerpt from the Press Release: MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Synthekine Inc., an engineered cytokine therapeutics company, today announced it is advancing its IL-2 partial agonist, STK-012, into clinical investigation following clearance of its investigational new drug (IND) application by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Synthekine will evaluate STK-012 in a Phase 1a/1b, open-label, multi-center,…

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HUYABIO Announces FDA Clearance to Initiate a Phase 1 Trial of SHP2 Inhibitor in Patients with KRAS and EGFR Mutated Tumors

11/01/2021

Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HUYABIO International (HUYABIO™), the leader in accelerating global development of China’s pharmaceutical innovations, announced today the FDA clearance of HBI-2376 as an Investigational New Drug, or IND, for a Phase 1 study. The authorization to proceed enables the first testing in patients for whom…

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Gilead Announces Clinical Trial Collaboration With Merck to Evaluate Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) in Combination With KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Patients With First-Line Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

11/01/2021

Excerpt from the Press Release: FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 28, 2021– Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Merck (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada) to evaluate the efficacy of Gilead’s Trop-2 targeting antibody-drug conjugate Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) in…

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BridgeBio Pharma Announces Collaborations with Columbia University and Mount Sinai to Develop Potential Therapies for Genetic Diseases and Cancers

11/01/2021

– The new agreements mean BridgeBio has collaborations with 25 leading academic institutions focused on genetic disease and precision oncology Excerpt from the Press Release: PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases and cancers, today announced two new academic collaborations with Columbia University…

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ALX Oncology Announces First Patient Dosed in ASPEN-05, a Phase 1/2 Study of Evorpacept in Combination with Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

10/28/2021

Second study of evorpacept in patients with myeloid malignancies Excerpt from the Press Release: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology”) (Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, today announced the first patient has been dosed in the Phase…

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Rakuten Medical and Karkinos Healthcare Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand the Reach of Novel Cancer Care in India

10/26/2021

Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN MATEO, Calif. and MUMBAI, India, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rakuten Medical Inc, and Karkinos Healthcare Private Limited announced a strategic collaboration to expand the reach of novel cancer care to India. This includes a minority stake acquisition in Karkinos Healthcare by Rakuten Medical. Rakuten Medical’s investment marks Karkinos Healthcare’s first international investor. Rakuten…

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AmMax Bio Announces Positive Interim Phase 2 Results of AMB-05X for the Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

10/25/2021

Intra-articular (IA) Delivery of AMB-05X Demonstrates Proof-of-Concept in TGCT With A Rapid Onset of Tumor Reduction in All Patients Within Six Weeks Interim AMB-05X Data Support Potential for Best-in-Class Therapy for Treatment of TGCT Excerpt from the Press Release: REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmMax Bio, Inc. (“AmMax”), a private clinical-stage…

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“Pre-IPO” Biotech Startup Kills Advanced Stage Breast Cancers; Accepts Global Crowdfunding Investors

10/22/2021

Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DeoBioSciences, Inc. (“DBS”), a minority/female founded, preclinical stage, biotech company, is highlighting its impressive research results against several types of treatment-resistant breast cancer. DeoBioSciences’ drug candidate, DBX-31, can selectively target and kill a wide range of tough, treatment-resistant, advanced…

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Agilent Receives FDA Companion Diagnostic Approval for Ki-67 IHC MIB-1 pharmDx in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer

10/20/2021

Excerpt from the Press Release: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced its Ki-67 IHC MIB-1 pharmDx (Dako Omnis) is now FDA approved as an aid in identifying patients with early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of disease recurrence, for whom adjuvant treatment with Verzenio® (abemaciclib) in combination with endocrine therapy is being considered. This…

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Sacituzumab Govitecan Receives Positive CHMP Opinion as 2L Treatment for Adult Patients With Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

10/18/2021

— Recommendation is Based on the Phase 3 ASCENT Study Showing that Sacituzumab Govitecan Significantly Improved Overall Survival in 2L vs. Physician’s Choice of Chemotherapy in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer — — Sacituzumab Govitecan Could Offer a New Treatment Option for an Aggressive Type of Metastatic Breast Cancer if Approved — Excerpt from the Press…

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