As the field of oncology evolves, we need to shift away from traditional binary “yes-no” biomarkers to a more nuanced, spatial understanding of tumor biology. This approach will allow for more personalized treatment plans that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each patient’s tumor.
AbbVie announced plans to acquire Immunogen — and the biotech’s recently approved ADC treatment for ovarian cancer — for $10.1 billion in cash. The pharma giant is diving into ADCs again after a previous multibillion-dollar acquisition of a different ADC drugmaker ended up failing a few years ago.
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
The deal will broaden Merck's oncology portfolio as it picks up an antibody-drug conjugate, a class of biological drugs that target tumor cells even as the pharma giant jettisons other parts of its business
The companies will share development and commercialization of DS-1062 in solid tumors. They already have a similar deal in place, the $6.9 billion agreement signed last year for another ADC, the HER2-positive breast cancer drug Enhertu.
Arix Bioscience co-leads round with Sofinnova Ventures, investing $11 million and taking an 11.2 percent ownership stake in the San Diego-based firm.
Stem CentRx posits that cancer is caused by stem cells gone awry - and is developing antibody drug conjugate therapies to help attack cancer at its root. The Peter Thiel-backed "unicorn" startup is valued at some $3 billion.
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
A Bay Area startup is harnessing the haute monoclonal antibody technology to develop treatment for psoriasis, cancers and inflammatory disease, and is likely about to kick off some serious late-stage efficacy trials. AbGenomics is in the midst of a $24.5 million fundraising round, according to regulatory filings, and has raised $13.2 million to date. The company […]