Diakonos Oncology Corporation has received over $7 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to initiate a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of its double-loaded dendritic cell therapy, DOC1021, in patients with refractory melanoma. The grant places the investigational therapy into its third solid tumor indication and signals rising institutional interest in immune-based […]
Natera Inc. and Medica Scientia Innovation Research (MEDSIR) have announced a collaborative effort on the MiRaDoR study, a multicenter, phase II clinical trial focused on hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative (HR+/HER2-) breast cancer. Sponsored by MEDSIR and funded by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., the trial uses Natera’s Signatera assay to guide therapy decisions based on circulating tumor […]
Merck has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency recommending an expanded indication for WINREVAIR (sotatercept) in combination with other therapies for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults across WHO Functional Classes II, III, and IV. The update follows pivotal […]
Lynk Pharmaceuticals and Formation Bio have entered an exclusive licensing and development agreement for LNK01006, a next-generation, central nervous system (CNS)-penetrant TYK2 inhibitor. The deal gives Formation Bio global rights to the asset outside Greater China, with plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in the United States during the first half of 2026. […]
Senhwa Biosciences Inc. and BeOne Medicines have signed a clinical supply agreement to explore a novel drug combination aimed at treating hard-to-reach cancers. The collaboration will test Senhwa’s lead compound Pidnarulex (CX-5461), a G-quadruplex stabilizer, in combination with BeOne’s PD-1 inhibitor tislelizumab. The Phase 1b/2a clinical trial will enroll patients with advanced solid tumors, including […]
ImpetusDX has introduced its IDX Oral Health Microbial Testing panel, a rapid saliva-based diagnostic tool that identifies key oral bacteria within 24 to 48 hours, offering a streamlined way to detect periodontal pathogens during routine hygiene visits. Developed by the oral diagnostics company and processed through the CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified lab infrastructure of Physicians Choice […]
Bio-Techne Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering in Geneva to develop an automated platform for simultaneous RNA and protein detection in 3D tissue samples. The collaboration aims to reduce technical complexity and accelerate adoption of spatial biology tools by enabling high-resolution multiomic analysis in intact three-dimensional specimens. […]
Brii Biosciences Limited and OpenBench, Inc. have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate OpenBench’s structure-based artificial intelligence platform into Brii Biosciences’ discovery efforts. The partnership grants Brii Biosciences exclusive rights to novel lead compounds identified through OpenBench’s proprietary screening technology. The agreement includes an option to expand into additional programs, underscoring Brii Biosciences’ push into […]
TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. has announced a comprehensive corporate update that includes progress across three of its major immuno-oncology programs. The update covers the company’s lead asset IFx-2.0, currently in a Phase 3 trial in combination with pembrolizumab for advanced Merkel cell carcinoma; the next-stage development of TBS-2025, a VISTA-blocking monoclonal antibody being advanced for relapsed […]
Vesalio has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for enVast, its stent-based coronary clot retrieval system, making it the first device of its kind approved for mechanical thrombectomy in the cardiac circulation. The approval authorizes enVast for U.S. commercialization, following prior regulatory clearance and use in European markets. The device is […]