Copanlisib

Bayer Provides Update on Aliqopa® (copanlisib)

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Aliqopa® was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in September 2017 based on CHRONOS-1, an open-label, single-arm Phase II study.

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  • Aliqopa® was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in September 2017 based on CHRONOS-1, an open-label, single-arm Phase II study.
  • The FDA required clinical benefit to be confirmed through the CHRONOS-4 study.
  • Bayer intends to publish the results of CHRONOS-4 in a timely manner.
  • For questions related to ongoing access, please contact Bayer Medical Communications at 1-888-84-Bayer.

Bayer Presents New Data Across Oncology Portfolio at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Bayer will highlight scientific research in oncology at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting , taking place from June 2-6, 2023.

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  • Bayer will highlight scientific research in oncology at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting , taking place from June 2-6, 2023.
  • These presentations continue to underscore the company’s commitment to drive treatment approaches through science and innovation in the oncology space.
  • Data featuring NUBEQA® (darolutamide) and Xofigo® (radium Ra 223 dichloride) will be showcased at ASCO.
  • NUBEQA data includes results from the DEAR trial, a retrospective, observational study evaluating real-world evidence (RWE) in patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC).

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION-FUNDED RESEARCH IDENTIFIES PROMISING COMBINATION IMMUNOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunotherapies have successfully treated many types of cancer with the exception of advanced prostate cancer that has become resistant to treatment, known as metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). New findings from a Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded investigator reveal the mechanism by which prostate cancer cells reprogram the immune system to promote rather than suppress cancer, as well as a promising new combination therapy that could prevent them from developing this ability.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunotherapies have successfully treated many types of cancer with the exception of advanced prostate cancer that has become resistant to treatment, known as metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
  • New findings from a Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded investigator reveal the mechanism by which prostate cancer cells reprogram the immune system to promote rather than suppress cancer, as well as a promising new combination therapy that could prevent them from developing this ability.
  • "These findings represent an exciting new opportunity to prevent prostate cancer cells from evading the immune system and a promising combination therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer," said Howard R. Soule, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
  • These data suggest that the three-drug approach is needed to overcome treatment resistance in PTEN-mutated prostate cancer.

Spexis announces promising pre-clinical data with balixafortide in combination with various therapies on the market for treating B-cell lymphomas

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

The research was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Francesco Bertoni at the renowned Institute of Oncology Research in Bellinzona, Switzerland.

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  • The research was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Francesco Bertoni at the renowned Institute of Oncology Research in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Juergen Froehlich, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Spexis, added: “These data support our ongoing evaluation to harness the clinical potential of balixafortide, building on existing clinical data and other research.
  • In addition, Spexis is analyzing existing BLX clinical and preclinical data to determine the appropriate development path forward, including potential new indications.
  • In line with this ongoing review, Spexis recently published data demonstrating synergistic efficacy in combination with docetaxel in metastatic prostate cancer.

Spexis announces promising pre-clinical data with balixafortide in combination with various therapies on the market for treating B-cell lymphomas

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Anti-proliferative activity was measured by the MTT assay in cell lines derived from mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and marginal zone lymphoma.

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  • Anti-proliferative activity was measured by the MTT assay in cell lines derived from mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and marginal zone lymphoma.
  • In addition, Spexis is analyzing existing BLX clinical and preclinical data to determine the appropriate development path forward, including potential new indications.
  • In line with this ongoing review, Spexis recently published data demonstrating synergistic efficacy in combination with docetaxel in metastatic prostate cancer.
  • Spexis is looking to partner either these pre-clinical leads or the entire platform itself, potentially in combination with complementary technologies.

Sermonix to Host Virtual Clinical Update on its ELAINE Phase 2 Clinical Programs

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Following Dr. Damodaran and Dr. Sammons presentations, the Sermonix leadership team will provide a company overview and update.

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  • Following Dr. Damodaran and Dr. Sammons presentations, the Sermonix leadership team will provide a company overview and update.
  • Her clinical focus is in breast medical oncology and she has expertise in treating patients with all subtypes of metastatic breast cancer.
  • She has designed and implemented several institutional, national and international clinical trials in advanced breast cancer.
  • Sermonix non-executive chairman of the board is Anthony Wild, Ph.D., former president of both Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals and Warner-Lamberts Pharmaceutical Division.

MEI Pharma and Kyowa Kirin Report New Clinical Data on Zandelisib at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting 2022

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

As of the data cutoff date, the data are not sufficiently mature to accurately estimate the final DOR in the PEP.

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  • As of the data cutoff date, the data are not sufficiently mature to accurately estimate the final DOR in the PEP.
  • Zandelisib, a selective PI3K inhibitor, is an investigational cancer treatment being developed as an oral, once-daily, treatment for patients with B-cell malignancies.
  • In April 2020, MEI and Kyowa Kirin entered a global license, development, and commercialization agreement to further develop and commercialize zandelisib.
  • MEI and Kyowa Kirin will co-develop and co-promote zandelisib in the U.S., with MEI booking all revenue from the U.S. sales.

MEI Pharma and Kyowa Kirin Provide Regulatory Update on Zandelisib Following Meeting with the FDA

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Our dialogue with the FDA has updated our understanding of the evolving regulatory view of the PI3K inhibitor drug class.

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  • Our dialogue with the FDA has updated our understanding of the evolving regulatory view of the PI3K inhibitor drug class.
  • Together with MEI Pharma, we will continue to work with the investigators, patients, and advocacy organizations to drive continued progress.
  • In April 2020, MEI and Kyowa Kirin entered a global license, development, and commercialization agreement to further develop and commercialize zandelisib.
  • MEI and Kyowa Kirin will co-develop and co-promote zandelisib in the U.S., with MEI booking all revenue from the U.S. sales.

Janux Therapeutics Appoints Byron Robinson, Ph.D., J.D., as Chief Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JANX) (Janux), a biopharmaceutical company developing a broad pipeline of novel immunotherapies by applying its proprietary technology to its Tumor Activated T Cell Engager (TRACTr) and Tumor Activated Immunomodulator (TRACIr) platforms, today announced the appointment of Byron Robinson, Ph.D., J.D., as Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JANX) (Janux), a biopharmaceutical company developing a broad pipeline of novel immunotherapies by applying its proprietary technology to its Tumor Activated T Cell Engager (TRACTr) and Tumor Activated Immunomodulator (TRACIr) platforms, today announced the appointment of Byron Robinson, Ph.D., J.D., as Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Dr. Robinson brings 30 years of industry expertise and experience from key strategy roles at large pharma companies, including Merck KGaA, Bayer, and Amgen.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Byron to our executive leadership team, bringing his impressive track record of systematically evaluating market opportunities to drive successful clinical strategy, said David Campbell, Ph.D., President and CEO of Janux.
  • Prior to joining Janux, Dr. Robinson served as Senior Vice President of Clinical Development Strategy and Innovation at Merck KGaA.

CBMG Holdings' Novel CD19/CD20 Bi-specific CAR-T Cell Product Shows Early Promising Clinical Efficacy and Favorable Safety Profile in Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

"C-CAR039 preliminary data has demonstrated an early favorable safety profile and encouraging efficacy in clinical trial in patients with r/r B-NHL," commented Tony (Bizuo) Liu, Chairman and CEO of CBMG Holdings.

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  • "C-CAR039 preliminary data has demonstrated an early favorable safety profile and encouraging efficacy in clinical trial in patients with r/r B-NHL," commented Tony (Bizuo) Liu, Chairman and CEO of CBMG Holdings.
  • We are also pleased that the FDA has recognized C-CAR039's potential as a treatment option for follicular lymphoma in granting it ODD.
  • This designation speaks to our therapy already showing promise in treating such serious illness and marks another significant regulatory milestone for our C-CAR039 product.
  • Dose escalation and expansion studies were conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of C-CAR039 in r/r B-NHL patients.