Oncology

Alpha Tau cleared to complete GBM trial after 100% local disease control

FDA has authorised Alpha Tau to enrol the final seven patients in its REGAIN recurrent glioblastoma trial following encouraging interim data from the first three
FDA has authorised Alpha Tau to enrol the final seven patients in its REGAIN recurrent glioblastoma trial following encouraging interim data from the first three

Imviva Biotech CTD402 shows 80–86% response in R/R T-ALL at EHA2026

Allogeneic anti-CD7 CAR-T candidate CTD402 posted strong remission rates in adult and paediatric T-cell leukaemia patients across two EHA2026 poster presentations.
Allogeneic anti-CD7 CAR-T candidate CTD402 posted strong remission rates in adult and paediatric T-cell leukaemia patients across two EHA2026 poster presentations.

Lyell Immunopharma reports ronde-cel safety data at EHA 2026

Updated Phase 1/2 data in 108 LBCL patients show no Grade 3+ CRS and a 97% manufacturing success rate, supporting outpatient use.
Updated Phase 1/2 data in 108 LBCL patients show no Grade 3+ CRS and a 97% manufacturing success rate, supporting outpatient use.
Diagnostics

Roche gains FDA nod for first PTEN companion diagnostic

The VENTANA PTEN (SP218) RxDx Assay is the first IHC test approved to identify PTEN-deficient prostate cancer patients eligible for capivasertib.
The VENTANA PTEN (SP218) RxDx Assay is the first IHC test approved to identify PTEN-deficient prostate cancer patients eligible for capivasertib.
Diagnostics

Syndax revumenib shows broad activity across leukaemia studies at EHA

Five datasets presented at EHA 2026 show revumenib achieving high remission and MRD-negativity rates across multiple acute leukaemia subtypes and treatment settings.
Five datasets presented at EHA 2026 show revumenib achieving high remission and MRD-negativity rates across multiple acute leukaemia subtypes and treatment settings.
Bioinformatics

Syndax SAVE trial data published in JCO showing 88% ORR

Phase 1/2 SAVE data show revumenib plus decitabine/cedazuridine and venetoclax achieved 88% ORR in heavily pretreated AML patients.
Phase 1/2 SAVE data show revumenib plus decitabine/cedazuridine and venetoclax achieved 88% ORR in heavily pretreated AML patients.
Bioinformatics

Nurix BTK degrader bexobrutideg shows 92.9% ORR in second-line CLL

Updated Phase 1a/b data presented at EHA 2026 show durable responses and a clean safety profile across heavily pretreated CLL patients.
Updated Phase 1a/b data presented at EHA 2026 show durable responses and a clean safety profile across heavily pretreated CLL patients.
Diagnostics

Kura and Kyowa Kirin report 94% 12-month survival in AML combo trial

KOMET-007 Phase 1/2 data show ziftomenib plus 7+3 chemotherapy delivered high remission rates and durable responses in newly diagnosed NPM1-mutant AML.
KOMET-007 Phase 1/2 data show ziftomenib plus 7+3 chemotherapy delivered high remission rates and durable responses in newly diagnosed NPM1-mutant AML.
Biotech

Immuneering doses first patient in Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial

The MAPKeeper 301 trial will test atebimetinib plus modified chemotherapy in first-line metastatic PDAC, with topline overall survival data expected in mid-2028.
The MAPKeeper 301 trial will test atebimetinib plus modified chemotherapy in first-line metastatic PDAC, with topline overall survival data expected in mid-2028.
Diagnostics

Roche's Tecentriq wins FDA Priority Review in stage III colon cancer

The FDA accepted Roche's sBLA for Tecentriq plus chemotherapy in dMMR/MSI-H stage III colon cancer, with a decision expected by 9 October
The FDA accepted Roche's sBLA for Tecentriq plus chemotherapy in dMMR/MSI-H stage III colon cancer, with a decision expected by 9 October
Diagnostics

Caribou Biosciences CB-011 shows 83% CR rate in r/r myeloma at EHA

Updated CaMMouflage phase 1 data show deep, durable responses from a single dose in heavily pretreated, BCMA-naïve multiple myeloma patients.
Updated CaMMouflage phase 1 data show deep, durable responses from a single dose in heavily pretreated, BCMA-naïve multiple myeloma patients.
Bioprocessing
Diagnostics

RadioMedix wins FDA approval for generic Ga-68 PSMA-11 PET agent

RadioMedix's generic gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET diagnostic for prostate cancer has received FDA approval, with the Houston facility clearing inspection with no observations.
RadioMedix's generic gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET diagnostic for prostate cancer has received FDA approval, with the Houston facility clearing inspection with no observations.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Regulatory Science

Cellectis wins FDA RMAT designation for allogeneic CAR-T lasme-cel

The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
Cell & Gene Therapy

Actuate Therapeutics' elraglusib enters BEACON2 neuroblastoma trial

Elraglusib will be assessed alongside dinutuximab beta and chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory paediatric neuroblastoma across up to 60 international sites.
Elraglusib will be assessed alongside dinutuximab beta and chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory paediatric neuroblastoma across up to 60 international sites.
Pharmaceuticals

Kymera Therapeutics doses first participant in IRAK4 degrader trial

KT-485's Phase 1 first-in-human start triggers a $20m milestone payment from Sanofi under their IRAK4 degrader collaboration.
KT-485's Phase 1 first-in-human start triggers a $20m milestone payment from Sanofi under their IRAK4 degrader collaboration.

Standard BioTools and Treeline Biosciences agree all-stock merger

The combined company will operate as Treeline Biosciences, with over $900m in cash and three Phase 1 oncology programmes already under way.
The combined company will operate as Treeline Biosciences, with over $900m in cash and three Phase 1 oncology programmes already under way.

Lyell Immunopharma upgrades LYL273 to Phase 1/2 design

GI prophylaxis cut Grade 2+ diarrhoea and colitis from 55% to 10% in the GCC-targeted CAR T-cell trial for metastatic colorectal cancer.
GI prophylaxis cut Grade 2+ diarrhoea and colitis from 55% to 10% in the GCC-targeted CAR T-cell trial for metastatic colorectal cancer.
Bioprocessing

Stipple Bio licenses Lonza ADC platform for precision oncology push

Stipple Bio has struck a multi-target licence with Lonza to pair its epitope-discovery platform with Lonza's GlycoConnect ADC technology, beginning with lead
Stipple Bio has struck a multi-target licence with Lonza to pair its epitope-discovery platform with Lonza's GlycoConnect ADC technology, beginning with lead
Pharmaceuticals

Roche and Nurix strike $2.3bn BTK degrader deal for bexobrutideg

Roche will pay Nurix $700m upfront to co-develop and co-commercialise bexobrutideg across blood cancers, immunology and neurology.
Roche will pay Nurix $700m upfront to co-develop and co-commercialise bexobrutideg across blood cancers, immunology and neurology.
Biotech

Nurix and Roche strike $2.3bn BTK degrader collaboration

Nurix Therapeutics receives $700m upfront from Roche to co-develop bexobrutideg across blood cancers, multiple sclerosis and urticaria.
Nurix Therapeutics receives $700m upfront from Roche to co-develop bexobrutideg across blood cancers, multiple sclerosis and urticaria.
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