Alaric DeArment
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Novo Nordisk Looks To Bring AI/ML To Cardiometabolic Disease In Valo Health Deal
Deal Snapshot: The Danish drug maker plans to pay up to $2.7bn to Flagship Pioneering-incubated Valo Health for its AI-enabled small molecule discovery and human genetic data platform.
Two LEAPs Behind: Merck/Eisai Post Pair Of Failures Of Keytruda/Lenvima Combo
The announcement that LEAP-006 and LEAP-008, both in non-small cell lung cancer, did not meet their primary endpoints adds to a string of failures for the combination.
Travere Hopes For FDA Full Approval Despite Filspari Trial Endpoint Miss
The company said the “totality of data” from the confirmatory PROTECT trial in IgA nephropathy showed the drug slowed decline in kidney function.
Seelos Forges Ahead With SLS-002, Says Primary Endpoint Miss Due To Underpowered Trial
The company blamed lack of funding for incomplete enrollment of the Phase II study in acute suicidal ideation and behavior in major depressive disorder, saying it would have reached statistical significance had it fully enrolled.
Novartis Drops BeiGene PD-1 Asset Tevimbra As Drug Wins Esophageal Cancer Nod In Europe
The Swiss drug maker’s decision to give back rights to tislelizumab means BeiGene goes without the potentially $1.55bn in milestone payments the companies had agreed to in early 2021.
Trials In Focus: The Challenges Of Running Cancer Trials In Community Setting
Research shows bringing trials to community oncology centers remains a daunting task, but Verily and OneOncology aim to help with new clinical trial management software. In other trial news, MindBio’s LSD goes into Phase II; Erasca starts tumor agnostic program; the Project to Accelerate New Treatments for Tuberculosis launched an international study investigating new combinations; and more.