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Final OS Analysis Results from Phase III OptiTROP-Lung04 Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT) Presented at 2026 ESMO
* Median OS was extended by 8.5 months compared with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy (25.9 vs 17.4 months), with a 31% reduction in the risk of death (HR 0.69; 95% CI 0.54–0.89; one-sided P = 0.0021). * The 2-year OS rate was 54.1% vs 37.2%, an improvement of 16.9%; with a median follow-u...
The Results of Phase III OptiTROP-Lung06 Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT) Presented as an ESMO Oral Presentation and Simultaneously Published in The New England Journal of Medicine
* PFS was significantly prolonged: as assessed by BICR, the risk of disease progression or death was reduced by 51% (HR 0.49; 95% CI 0.36-0.65; P<0.0001 ), and median PFS was 15.0 months (95% CI 9.9-NE) and 5.7 months (95% CI 5.5-7.4) in the two groups, respectively. * Responses were more dur...
Likang Life Sciences Showcases Personalized Cancer Immunotherapy and Global Ambitions at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026
BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Likang Life Sciences ("Likang"), a biotechnology company advancing AI-enabled personalized cancer immunotherapies, sponsored and exhibited at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, held from 20 to 22 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The summit marked a m...
Phase II Results of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT) plus Pembrolizumab in Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma Presented at 2026 ESMO
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Kelun-Biotech" or the "Company", 6990.HK) announced that at the 2026 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress held in Madrid, updated results from the Phase II MK-2870-002/SKB264-II-06 ...
TraceLink Launches Track & Trace Lakehouse to Expand Compliance and Analytical Access to End-to-End Serialized Events
Built on the OPUS Lakehouse, the new capability gives life sciences and healthcare customers SQL-based access to serialized event data, with integrated reporting and analytics through OPUS Reports and Dashboards BOSTON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Busines...
Zai Lab's Zocilurtatug Pelitecan (Zoci, Formerly ZL-1310) Demonstrates High Response Rates, Encouraging Durability and Well-Tolerated Safety Profile in First-Line Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
- At the recommended Phase 3 dose (RP3D) of 1.6 mg/kg, zoci plus atezolizumab achieved a confirmed objective response rate of 81.8% (27/33) and an estimated 6-month progression-free survival rate of 81.9% (n=33) in 1L ES-SCLC - Among patients with at least six-months follow-up (n=15) treated at...
Alebund Pharmaceuticals Announces Poster Presentation by Partner R1 Therapeutics of Global Phase IIb Multi-Regional Clinical Trial Design for AP306 at ASN Kidney Week 2026
SHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alebund Pharmaceuticals (Jiangsu) Limited ("Alebund" or the "Company"; HKEX: 09637), a renal-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced that its partner, R1 Therapeutics, Inc. ("R1"), presented a trial-in-progress poster outlining the design of the ...
Carnyx Therapeutics Unveils Oral Sleep Candidate CNYX-005 with Preclinical Data Showing Increased NREM Sleep
Preclinical study shows 1.5- to 2-hour increase in total sleep time as Company
advances toward clinical development and attracts Chris Brearley, M.D., as
Chief Medical Officer
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnyx Therapeutics Ltd.
Ascletis' Strategic Partner Sagimet Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase III U.S. Clinical Trial of Denifanstat (ASC40) for Moderate to Severe Acne
- With first patient dosed in Phase III clinical trial, Ascletis' strategic partner Sagimet Biosciences Inc. ("Sagimet") advances denifanstat (ASC40)'s U.S. registrational program, building on positive Phase III clinical results in China from Ascletis - Pivotal trial designed to enroll approxima...
Johnson & Johnson Deepens its Long-Term Commitment to Hong Kong Through OASES Strategic Enterprise Collaboration
Building on more than five decades in Hong Kong, Johnson & Johnson is committed to advancing better health through science, innovation and collaboration for patients and communities in Hong Kong. The partnership will help strengthen clinical research, develop future healthcare talent and su...
Georgiamune and Menarini Group Enter Exclusive Global License and Collaboration Agreement for GIM-621, a First-in-Class Oral Immuno-Oncology Agent
* GIM-621 is a preclinical-stage, first-in-class oral small molecule immunotherapy with potential application across multiple solid tumors. * Georgiamune to receive $45 million in upfront and near-term payments, as part of a total deal value of up to $1.1 billion, plus royalties. FLORENCE, It...
ZEISS announces availability of CT LUCIA 621P in Japan, expanding its broad ZEISS Cataract Workflow
The ZEISS CT LUCIA 621P monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) is added to the ZEISS Cataract Workflow in the Japanese market, supporting good visual outcomes for patients. JENA, Germany and TOKYO, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS Medical Technology announced today the commercial availability of th...
Paradigm Therapeutics, Inc. Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase 3 Trial for SD-101 (Zorblesia™) in Epidermolysis Bullosa
SD-101 (Zorblesia™) is the First Topical Therapy Being Developed to Treat Wounds and Lesions Across the Entire Skin Surface in Patients with Three Major Subtypes of Epidermolysis Bullosa MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmace...
Indegene Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for AI-Powered Pharma Commercialization
Indegene is recognized for combining domain-led AI, knowledge orchestration,
and integrated execution to transform pharmaceutical commercialization
workflows.
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan
Taimei Technology and GreenLight Clinical Expand Strategic Partnership at AusBiotech 2026 to Pioneer AI-Native Trial Execution Across Asia-Pacific
GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taimei Technology, a global provider of AI-powered clinical development platforms, and GreenLight Clinical (GLC), a physician-led contract research organization (CRO), today announced an expanded strategic partnership at AusBiotech 2026. Evolvi...
Therakos Receives MDR Approval in Europe for Treating Immune-Related Adverse Events in Patients with Inadequate Response to Corticosteroids
DUBLIN, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Therakos Development Limited, a global pioneer in immunomodulatory therapy delivered at the bedside through extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), announced today that its THERAKOS™ CELLEX™ Photopheresis System has received certification under the EU MDR for an ...
Geneos Therapeutics Initiates IMPACT31 Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Neoantigen-Targeted Personalized DNA Immunotherapy for Cancer
* The study evaluates patients with liver cancer at high risk of recurrence following surgical resection * Julie Rosenberg, MD, appointed to leadership team as Chief Medical Officer PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneos Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotherapeutics company focus...
Axtria Wins 2026 Minsky Award for Excellence in AI for the Third Consecutive Year
AI-powered Next Best Action solution generated more than $180 million in
incremental revenue for a brand for a global pharmaceutical leader
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axtria Inc.
ESTEVE CDMO expands its presence in Asia with a major investment and new manufacturing site in China
* After more than two decades in China, ESTEVE CDMO marks a new chapter in its commitment to the country and the region. * With more than $80 million invested, the new facility brings a new generation of manufacturing capabilities, with 250 m³ of reaction volume and potential capacity of more...
Chen Qiyu: Building on "Affordability & Reliability", Fosun Expands the Global Reach of Chinese Innovative Drugs
HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20 October, the Sustainability Global Leaders Conference 2026 was held in Shanghai. The Conference, themed "Building a Resilient Future Together: Global Governance, Innovation-Driven Growth, and Industrial Upgrading", brought together more than 300 gues...
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