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Abecma is the first treatment approved by EC for multiple myeloma
The European Commission (EC) has approved Abecma, the first anti-BCMA CAR T-cell therapy for patients with multiple myeloma.
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FDA approve GSK’s Jemperli for patients with dMMR solid tumours
GSK receives FDA accelerated approval for Jemperli for adults with mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) recurrent or advanced solid tumours.
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New NICE draft guidance recommends abemaciclib for breast cancer
NICE has published draft guidance recommending Eli Lilly's twice-daily pill abemaciclib for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer.
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Enhertu improves survival in Phase III breast cancer trial
Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) significantly improved survival in the DESTINY-Breast03 Phase III head-to-head trial against trastuzumab emtansine.
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Libtayo® with chemotherapy trial stopped early due to success
Phase III trial of Libtayo® (cemiplimab) combined with chemotherapy stops early due to significant improvement in overall survival in lung cancer patients.
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Remetinostat shows promise as a BCC treatment in Phase II study
Remetinostat, a first-in-class histone deacetylase inhibitor gel, displayed signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma.
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Bayer to acquire Vividion Therapeutics for novel drug discovery platform
Bayer to pay $1.5 billion upfront to acquire Viridion Therapeutics, thus strengthening its small molecule capabilities and expanding its reach into new modalities.
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NaviFUS begins clinical trial for brain tumour treatment
NaviFUS® was approved by the Taiwan FDA for use in a new clinical trial for the treatment of terminal primary brain tumours.
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Genomic sequencing is a potential key to precision medicine for cancer
A new US study demonstrated that comprehensive genomic sequencing is crucial for the development of precision medicine for cancer patients.
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Bayer appoints Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology
Bayer have announced that Professor Dominik Ruettinger will be its new Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology, effective 1 October 2021.
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eTheRNA immunotherapies joins forces with Ghent University
eTheRNA has announced a collaboration and license agreement with renowned Belgian research institution, Ghent University.
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2021 a pivotal year for personalised neoantigens, says GlobalData
With multiple catalysts coming up in late 2021, GlobalData reports a boom in the field of personalised neoantigen immuno-oncology therapeutics.
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EU approves Opdivo plus Yervoy for colorectal cancer
The European Commission approved Opdivo (nivolumab) plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) for certain metastatic colorectal cancers after a trial found the combination meaningfully improved response rates.
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Collaboration to develop an automated CAR T-cell manufacturing system for clinics
German oncology clinics are working with Optima Pharma to create an automated manufacturing unit for decentralised production of CAR T-cell therapies in treatment centres.
