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Sustained-release chemotherapy has potential for bladder cancer
A study has shown an intravesical sustained-release chemotherapy device demonstrated effectiveness in advanced bladder cancer.
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Treatment shows strong potential for ALK-driven neuroblastoma
A Phase I study has shown significant promise in treating newly diagnosed ALK-driven high-risk neuroblastoma in paediatric patients.
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CHMP meeting highlights – March 2023
In the European Medicines Agency's March human medicines committee meeting, nine new medicines were recommended, including one for multiple sclerosis.
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Novel delivery approach demonstrates efficacy of immunotherapy
A first-in-human study showed a novel approach for delivering intrathecal and intravenous immunotherapy improved survival of melanoma patients with leptomeningeal disease (LMD).
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First immunotherapy recommended for advanced cervical cancer
Final draft guidance published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended immunotherapy pembrolizumab drug for advanced cervical cancer.
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MHRA approves prostate cancer combination therapy
The first PARP inhibitor to show clinical benefit with a new hormonal agent in first-line metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer has been granted UK approval.
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BioNTech to jointly develop novel antibody for cancers
ONC-392, an anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody for solid tumours will be jointly developed by BioNTech and biopharma OncoC4.
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GOSH and Leucid to manufacture novel CAR T therapy
Great Ormond Street Hospital and Leucid Bio will manufacture a novel lateral CAR targeting NKG2D ligands, under a first-of-its-kind manufacturing agreement.
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First mixed race woman potentially cured of HIV
A female patient, who had leukaemia and HIV has been potentially cured by a stem cell transplant from cord blood, scientists say.
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Novel small molecule drug facilitates leukaemia remission
Leukaemia patients went into remission when given a novel drug containing a small molecule that inhibits menin and MLL1 interaction, a study showed.
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Pfizer to acquire Seagen for $43 billion
To advance cancer breakthroughs, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are the central technology in Pfizer’s intended acquisition of Seagen Inc.
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Gut microbiome linked to cancer CAR T therapy response
For patients with B cell lymphomas, the gut microbiome may modulate the efficacy of CAR-T immunotherapy, research has found.
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New NHS cell and gene therapy centre opens
The new Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) in Bristol will manufacture cell and gene therapies to help boost the UK life sciences sector.
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Moderna chooses mRNA vaccine manufacturing centre location
Following finalisation a ten-year strategic partnership with the UK government, Moderna has chosen the location for its Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC).
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EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) meeting highlights – February 2023
In its latest meeting, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended eight new medicines for approval, including an enzyme replacement therapy for a rare disease.
