Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial met its primary endpoint, showing selpercatinib delivered statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in event-free survival versus placebo as adjuvant therapy in early-stage RET fusion-positive NSCLC.
Newron Pharmaceuticals has secured up to €38 million in milestone-based financing from European and Asian investors to advance its Phase III ENIGMA-TRS program evaluating evenamide as an add-on therapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
A phase 1 clinical trial demonstrates that mRNA-1283, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine encoding receptor-binding and N-terminal domains of the spike protein, induces durable T cell immunity at a 10 µg dose comparable to the standard 100 µg mRNA-1273 vaccine.
NYU Langone Health researchers discover pancreatic cancer cells toggle between rapid growth and chemotherapy resistance based on their proximity to extracellular matrix fibers, complicating single-drug treatment approaches.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an Investigational New Drug application for FRF-001, a viral gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome developed at the University at Buffalo. The first-in-human trial will be independently sponsored by the FOXG1 Research Foundation.
The FDA approved an oral version of Wegovy in December 2025, providing a pill alternative to injections. Clinical trials showed comparable effectiveness between oral and injectable forms of semaglutide for weight loss.
The global biopharmaceutical industry entered 2026 facing one of the largest waves of patent expirations in its history, with $200-300 billion in yearly sales at risk through 2032 as major drugs lose exclusivity.
Generative AI is evolving from pilot projects to a foundational tool in life sciences, driving an estimated $60 billion to $110 billion in annual economic impact while accelerating drug discovery, reducing clinical trial timelines, and improving operational efficiency across the pharmaceutical sector.
The UK government is offering £20 million in grants through Innovate UK to develop cutting-edge medicines, medical technologies and digital tools to tackle drug and alcohol addiction, which causes around 15,000 deaths annually and costs England an estimated £47 billion each year.
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are creating visible facial changes in celebrities while scams targeting consumers surge nationwide. Multiple public figures have disclosed using GLP-1 medications, with some experiencing significant side effects.
Three comprehensive reports examine the monoclonal antibody landscape, covering CD47-targeted immunotherapy pipelines, competitive analysis of 180+ companies developing mAb therapeutics, and recombinant antibody market forecasts through 2033.
Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2026 highlights challenges in developing treatments for conditions with small patient populations. AI-driven digital twins and data-driven approaches are emerging as practical tools to overcome traditional trial constraints.
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in second-line KRAS-mutant microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer, based on clinical data showing a 33% response rate and median survival of 27 months versus 11.2 months with standard treatment.
Eli Lilly has stockpiled $1.5 billion in inventory for Orforglipron ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The oral weight-loss pill aims to compete with Novo Nordisk's recently approved oral Wegovy.
CStone Pharmaceuticals has received FDA clearance for its IND application to initiate a Phase II trial of CS2009, a trispecific antibody targeting PD-1, VEGFA, and CTLA-4, in patients with advanced solid tumors across nine cancer indications.
Eli Lilly's Retevmo (selpercatinib) demonstrated statistically significant event-free survival improvement in the Phase III LIBRETTO-432 trial for early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Worldwide Clinical Trials has completed its acquisition of Catalyst Clinical Research, expanding its oncology capabilities and functional service provider model. The combined organization employs approximately 4,400 professionals across more than 70 countries.
Compass Pathways' COMP360 synthetic psilocybin met primary endpoints in Phase 3 trials for treatment-resistant depression, with the company planning to submit a new drug application in Q4 2026.
The global antibodies market is projected to reach $667.8 billion by 2032 with a 12.9% CAGR, while high throughput antibody production services are expected to grow at 11.2% CAGR through 2033, driven by biopharmaceutical development and monoclonal antibody therapeutics demand.
Compass Pathways announced successful results from its second Phase 3 trial of COMP360 psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, with highly statistically significant outcomes and plans for FDA submission in Q4 2026.
