ECOG

Verastem Oncology Announces Positive Initial Interim Safety and Efficacy Results from RAMP 205 Trial Evaluating Avutometinib Plus Defactinib in Combination with Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer​

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Mai 23, 2024

Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the initial interim safety and efficacy results from the ongoing RAMP 205 Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating avutometinib plus defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in the first-line in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the initial interim safety and efficacy results from the ongoing RAMP 205 Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating avutometinib plus defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in the first-line in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
  • We continue to progress the study evaluating other dose and schedule regimens to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose in the trial,” said John Hayslip, M.D., chief medical officer of Verastem Oncology.
  • “We look forward to Verastem presenting their initial data from the Phase 1b/2a trial of avutometinib and defactinib in combination with standard care gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in previously untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer at ASCO.
  • Verastem will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, May 24 at 8:00 am EDT, to discuss these data.

Moleculin Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board to Support Development of Annamycin

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) (Moleculin or the Company), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting hard-to-treat tumors and viruses, today announced the formation of its Annamycin Scientific Advisory Board and inaugural appointment of Dr. Martin Tallman.

Key Points: 
  • Walter Klemp, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moleculin commented, "We continue to be encouraged by the growing body of data Annamycin has demonstrated across our ongoing development programs.
  • As we continue on our pathway forward, we are pleased to bolster our Annamycin development programs with the formation of this Scientific Advisory Board and add the internationally-renowned knowledge and expertise of Dr. Tallman.
  • We are committed to advancing our clinical and regulatory strategies toward our next phase of development for Annamycin."
  • Dr. Tallman added, "The latest preliminary AML data suggest that Annamycin could result in a promising new the treatment for AML.

MacroGenics Provides Phase 2 TAMARACK Study Early Interim Safety Data and Plans for Future Disclosures

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

As previously disclosed, safety data from the Company’s ongoing TAMARACK Phase 2 study was submitted in early February to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for presentation at the upcoming Annual Meeting that begins May 31.

Key Points: 
  • As previously disclosed, safety data from the Company’s ongoing TAMARACK Phase 2 study was submitted in early February to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for presentation at the upcoming Annual Meeting that begins May 31.
  • The abstract containing this early interim data, based on a January 4, 2024 data cut-off, was not accepted.
  • TAMARACK is an ongoing randomized, open-label, Phase 2 dose selection study assessing the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two dose levels of vobra duo (2.0 mg/kg and 2.7 mg/kg IV Q4W).
  • At data cutoff (Jan 4, 2024), 182 pts with mCRPC enrolled on TAMARACK, of which 177 received vobra duo.

Augmedix Announces New Positive Data and Enhancements to Its Ambient AI Product, Augmedix Go

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, März 12, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a leader in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions, today announced new positive data and product enhancements for Augmedix Go , its ambient AI medical documentation product.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a leader in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions, today announced new positive data and product enhancements for Augmedix Go , its ambient AI medical documentation product.
  • Now supporting over 50 medical specialties, the Augmedix Go mobile app optimizes ambient AI technology to produce comprehensive draft medical notes in real time by processing the natural conversations between clinicians and patients.
  • Additionally, 94% of clinicians surveyed reported that Augmedix Go helps them better focus on their patients.
  • By utilizing multiple models that cross-check each other, Augmedix is delivering high quality notes that instill trust among clinicians.

BostonGene Recognized as Designated Laboratory for the ComboMATCH Precision Medicine Clinical Trial

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, März 26, 2024

BostonGene , a leading provider of AI-driven, molecular and immune profiling solutions, today announced its participation in the Molecular Analysis for Combination Therapy Choice (ComboMATCH) precision medicine initiative as a designated laboratory.

Key Points: 
  • BostonGene , a leading provider of AI-driven, molecular and immune profiling solutions, today announced its participation in the Molecular Analysis for Combination Therapy Choice (ComboMATCH) precision medicine initiative as a designated laboratory.
  • ComboMATCH is a follow-up to the largest precision medicine clinical trial, the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-MATCH trial.
  • Already a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified lab, BostonGene will now serve as a designated NGS laboratory for ComboMATCH.
  • “Our participation in the ComboMATCH trials underscores our commitment to advancing precision cancer medicine,” says Nathan Fowler, MD, Chief Medical Officer at BostonGene.

RemeGen Presents Oral Presentation on Evaluation of Its Proprietary Disitamab Vedotin (RC48) for Cervical Cancer at ESGO 2024

Retrieved on: 
Montag, März 11, 2024

The cervical cancer cohort includes patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who have progressed on at least 1L anti-tumor therapy and have HER2 IHC ≥1+.

Key Points: 
  • The cervical cancer cohort includes patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who have progressed on at least 1L anti-tumor therapy and have HER2 IHC ≥1+.
  • As of October 31, 2023, 25 patients with cervical cancer were enrolled with a median age of 56 years (range: 35-66).
  • In conclusion, RC48 demonstrates a manageable safety profile and positive efficacy in HER2-expressing r/m cervical cancer patients, suggesting it to be a promising new treatment for HER2-expressed cervical cancer.
  • I am delighted to share an oral presentation on the evaluation of our proprietary ADC Disitamab Vedotin at ESGO 2024.

The International Myeloma Foundation Mourns the Passing of IMF Board Member Dr. Edith Mitchell

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Januar 23, 2024

Dr. Edith Mitchell has been a member of the IMF Board of Directors for over twenty years.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Edith Mitchell has been a member of the IMF Board of Directors for over twenty years.
  • In 2023, Dr. Mitchell received the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Distinguished Service Award—the highest award presented by PAMED.
  • Edith Mitchell’s passing is such a profound loss for the IMF, the IMF Board of Directors, and the myeloma community at large.
  • The International Myeloma Foundation sends its deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to Dr. Mitchell’s family members, friends, colleagues, and loved ones.

Data from a Phase 1b Study of Quemliclustat-Based Regimens Showed Promising Overall Survival in Treatment-Naïve Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Januar 16, 2024

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) today announced promising overall survival data from ARC-8, a Phase 1b study that is being co-developed with Gilead Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) today announced promising overall survival data from ARC-8, a Phase 1b study that is being co-developed with Gilead Sciences.
  • The results will be presented during the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI).
  • Median overall survival (mOS) data for both quemliclustat-based regimens were numerically greater than historical benchmark data for chemotherapy alone, which has shown a mOS of approximately nine months.
  • The efficacy data for the pooled dose-escalation, dose-expansion and randomized arms, as well as the data from the SCA, are summarized below:

New Post Hoc Analysis from MAVORIC Trial Sheds Light on the Burden of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma on Health-Related Quality of Life

Retrieved on: 
Montag, Dezember 11, 2023

Understanding how symptoms impact an individual physically, emotionally as well as in their daily life is critical,” said Susan Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and one of the study authors.

Key Points: 
  • Understanding how symptoms impact an individual physically, emotionally as well as in their daily life is critical,” said Susan Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and one of the study authors.
  • Bivariate analysis (t-tests and ANOVA) was used to identify demographic and medical history variables that had a relationship with HRQL.
  • LASSO (least absolute shrinkage and selection operator) regression analysis was used to identify factors that may drive poor HRQL.
  • In multivariate analysis, worse HRQL was associated with being younger, female, moderate or severe pruritus and impaired function (as measured by ECOG PS).

Live from ASH 2023 | Results from Chinese Studies of Olverembatinib Presented in Oral Report at the ASH Annual Meeting for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Including Data Showing Promising Efficacy in Patients with TKI-Resistant and/or Intolerant CML-CP

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Dezember 13, 2023

This is the sixth consecutive year in which study results on olverembatinib have been selected for Oral Presentations at the ASH Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • This is the sixth consecutive year in which study results on olverembatinib have been selected for Oral Presentations at the ASH Annual Meeting.
  • After reaching EFS, patients in the BAT arm were allowed to cross-over to the olverembatinib arm for continued treatment.
  • Patients: As of October 17, 2023, a total of 144 patients were enrolled, of whom 96 patients received olverembatinib and 48 received BAT.
  • In addition, the olverembatinib arm has shown a higher cumulative response rate and longer duration of responses.