R&D/Clinical Trials

Nigel McCracken, chief operating officer, Virax Biolabs, discusses the expansion of its ViraxImmune platform into areas such as transplant monitoring, vaccine efficacy, latent virus reactivation, and CAR T cell therapy.

Nigel McCracken, chief operating officer, Virax Biolabs explains how the ViraxImmune PAIS assay uses T cell responses and cytokine levels to detect immune dysfunction and identify viral triggers of chronic inflammation.

New Phase II data demonstrate amlitelimab’s efficacy in heterogeneous inflammatory asthma, as lunsekimig and itepekimab advance into chronic rhinosinusitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and bronchiectasis.

Regulatory action was based on data from the Phase III QUASAR trial, which demonstrated that Eylea HD dosed every eight weeks achieved non-inferior visual acuity outcomes compared to Eylea in patients with macular edema following retinal vein occlusion.

A new study found that patients with type 2 diabetes treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors demonstrated lower risks of developing Alzheimer disease compared to other glucose-lowering drugs.

Nigel McCracken, chief operating officer, Virax Biolabs, discusses new findings that reveal altered cytokine activity and evidence of T cell exhaustion in long COVID patients, providing deeper insight into post-infection immune disruption.

Ziresovir is the first antiviral to demonstrate significant clinical efficacy and long-term respiratory benefits in hospitalized infants under six months of age with respiratory syncytial virus.

In the Phase III DeLLphi-304 trial, patients with small cell lung cancer administered Imdelltra achieved a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival compared to standard-of-care chemotherapy.

In the Phase III ODYSSEY-HCM trial, patients treated with Camzyos for symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy did not show significant improvements based on Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire – Clinical Summary Scores and peak oxygen consumption.

Nigel McCracken, chief operating officer, Virax Biolabs, discusses results from new data on the role of T cell dysfunction in post-acute infection syndromes.

Despite meeting key pharmacokinetic goals, a potential case of drug-induced liver injury led Pfizer to conclude that danuglipron’s risk-benefit profile did not support further development for chronic weight management.

Odylia Therapeutics event brings together leaders across biotech, pharma, venture capital, patient advocacy, and research sectors to address the financial and structural barriers that impede rare disease drug development.

In the Phase III ICONIC-LEAD trial, 75% of adolescents with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis treated with icotrokinra achieved completely clear skin by week 24.

Enrollment for the Phase II trial follows FDA clearance of SPG302 Investigational New Drug application for schizophrenia.

Results from the Phase III ZENITH trial show that Winrevair lowered the risk of all-cause death, lung transplantation, and pulmonary arterial hypertension-related hospitalization by 76%.

BIIB080 marks the first antisense oligonucleotide targeting tau to enter clinical development for the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

In the SOUL trial, Rybelsus produced a 14% risk reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease and/or chronic kidney disease.

The trial size adjustment, along with protocol modifications and the addition of higher-enrollment sites, is expected to facilitate completion of the NEPHRO CRRT study of Niyad in patients undergoing renal replacement therapy by the end of 2025.

Results from the COCOON study showed that Rybrevant plus Lacluze reduced grade 2 or higher dermatologic events by 50% compared to standard care in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

Results from multiple clinical trials showed that Tagrisso demonstrated survival benefits in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, both as monotherapy and in combination therapies.

Research also showed that the test has a very low false positive rate.

The investment, which is a 25% increase from previous years, will support three new advanced manufacturing facilities, expansions at existing sites, and R&D efforts.

Results from the STEER and STRENGTH studies showed that OAV101 IT led to a 2.39-point improvement in motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

In the Phase III STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2 trials, results show that patients treated with povorcitinib for hidradenitis suppurativa experienced a ≥50% reduction in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count.

Company executives provide updates on cancer treatment pelareorep and other elements of the company’s pipeline.

In the Phase III CALYPSO trial, eneboparatide demonstrated statistical significance in achieving albumin-adjusted serum calcium normalization while eliminating the need for active vitamin D and oral calcium therapy in chronic hypoparathyroidism.

Data from the Phase III MINT trial found that Uplizna demonstrated a greater reduction in Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living score compared to placebo at week 26.

New real-world and implementation study data highlight the efficacy of ViiV’s long-acting injectables for HIV prevention and treatment, with Apretude showing zero HIV acquisitions and Cabenuva maintaining high viral suppression rates.

Immunotherapy pioneer Mark Frohlich, MD, CEO of Indapta Therapeutics, discusses the promise of harnessing natural killer cells to reshape treatment for cancer and autoimmune disease.

Topline results from the Phase III VERITAC-2 trial found that vepdegestrant provided a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival in patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer.