Compugen initiates Phase 1 trial of COM701 cancer immunotherapy in advanced solid tumors

Compugen initiates Phase 1 trial of COM701 cancer immunotherapy in advanced solid tumors

Israeli pharmaceutical company Compugen has announced the commencement of a phase 1 clinical trial for its innovative cancer immunotherapy antibody, COM701, targeting patients with advanced solid tumors. This groundbreaking trial represents a significant advancement in the field of immuno-oncology, focusing on a novel immune checkpoint target identified through Compugen’s computational discovery capabilities. COM701 has been […]

Lilly completes acquisition of immuno-oncology firm Armo BioSciences

Lilly completes acquisition of immuno-oncology firm Armo BioSciences

Strategic Expansion in Cancer Treatment: Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), a leading US pharmaceutical firm, has finalized its acquisition of Armo BioSciences, a California-based immuno-oncology company, for $1.6 billion. This move is part of Lilly’s strategic initiative to enhance its immuno-oncology program, one of the most promising areas in cancer research today. Details of the […]

Merck to acquire Australian biotech firm Viralytics for $394m to bolster oncolytic immunotherapy treatments

Merck to acquire Australian biotech firm Viralytics for $394m to bolster oncolytic immunotherapy treatments

Significant Acquisition in Pharma Industry: US pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Viralytics, an Australian biotech company, for AUD 502 million (approximately $394 million). This acquisition is set to significantly enhance Merck’s portfolio in the burgeoning field of immuno-oncology. Strategic Expansion of Immuno-Oncology Pipeline: Through this acquisition, Merck aims to expand […]

India’s CDSCO grants APAC Biotech license for immuno-oncology drug Apceden

The Indian FDA (CDSCO - Central Drugs Standard Control Organization) has granted a commercial license to APAC Biotech to market Apceden, a Dendritic cell-based autologous Immuno-oncology drug for prostate, ovarian, colo-rectal and non small cell lung carcinoma form of cancers.

India’s CDSCO grants APAC Biotech license for immuno-oncology drug Apceden

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), India’s regulatory authority, has granted a commercial license to APAC Biotech for the marketing of Apceden, a Dendritic cell-based autologous immuno-oncology drug. This approval marks a significant advancement in the treatment of various cancer types, including prostate, ovarian, colorectal, and non-small cell lung carcinoma. Pioneering Cancer Therapy Approved […]