Oncology

Legend Biotech reports 100% ORR for in vivo CAR-T LB2501 in B-NHL

Phase 1 data showed all six patients at the higher dose responded to a single infusion of LB2501, with no lymphodepletion required and no serious
Phase 1 data showed all six patients at the higher dose responded to a single infusion of LB2501, with no lymphodepletion required and no serious
Biotech

VERAXA Biotech lists on Nasdaq via SPAC merger, raises $77.5m

The Swiss oncology biotech completes its Voyager Acquisition Corp. merger and begins trading under "VRXA" on 11 June 2026.
The Swiss oncology biotech completes its Voyager Acquisition Corp. merger and begins trading under "VRXA" on 11 June 2026.
Cell & Gene Therapy

Legend Biotech's in vivo CAR-T LB2501 hits 100% ORR in NHL Phase 1

Legend Biotech reported a 100% objective response rate at the higher dose level of LB2501, its in vivo CD19/CD20 dual-targeting CAR-T, without
Legend Biotech reported a 100% objective response rate at the higher dose level of LB2501, its in vivo CD19/CD20 dual-targeting CAR-T, without
Pharmaceuticals

Menarini selinexor combo meets spleen endpoint in Phase 3 MF

Phase 3 SENTRY data showed selinexor plus ruxolitinib achieved SVR35 in 49.8% of myelofibrosis patients versus 28% on ruxolitinib alone at week 24.
Phase 3 SENTRY data showed selinexor plus ruxolitinib achieved SVR35 in 49.8% of myelofibrosis patients versus 28% on ruxolitinib alone at week 24.
Biotech

Zymeworks ZW191 posts 78.6% response rate in FRα-positive ovarian cancer

Phase 1 data for the ADC showed activity across both FRα-positive and FRα-negative platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients at ESMO Gynaecological Cancers 2026.
Phase 1 data for the ADC showed activity across both FRα-positive and FRα-negative platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients at ESMO Gynaecological Cancers 2026.
Synthetic Biology

Genmab epcoritamab shows high response rates in elderly DLBCL patients

Phase 2 data presented at EHA 2026 show epcoritamab monotherapy and a combination regimen achieved strong complete response rates in first-line elderly DLBCL patients.
Phase 2 data presented at EHA 2026 show epcoritamab monotherapy and a combination regimen achieved strong complete response rates in first-line elderly DLBCL patients.
Pharmaceuticals

J&J talquetamab plus daratumumab cuts RRMM death risk by up to 53%

Phase 3 MonumenTAL-3 data show talquetamab combinations beat standard care on PFS and OS in earlier-line relapsed myeloma.
Phase 3 MonumenTAL-3 data show talquetamab combinations beat standard care on PFS and OS in earlier-line relapsed myeloma.
Cell & Gene Therapy

SL Bio completes SPAC merger, lists on Nasdaq as SL Science

The Taiwan-based cell therapy company closes its Horizon Space SPAC combination, debuting on Nasdaq under ticker SLBT with a $5.6bn implied valuation.
The Taiwan-based cell therapy company closes its Horizon Space SPAC combination, debuting on Nasdaq under ticker SLBT with a $5.6bn implied valuation.

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.
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.
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
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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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