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BioAtla Presents Phase 2 Ozuriftamab Vedotin (Oz-V) Clinical Trial Data Demonstrating Compelling Antitumor Activity in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HPV+ OPSCC) at the 1.8 mg/kg Q2W dosing regimen
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-02 12:00
45% overall response rate (ORR) and a 100% disease control rate (DCR) in HPV+ OPSCC patients treated with a median of 3 prior lines of therapy Marked unmet need exists in 2L+ HPV+ OPSCC patients; standard of care agents (methotrexate, docetaxel, or cetuximab) report an ORR of 3.4% Plan to finalize Phase 3 trial design in 2L+ HPV+ OPSCC with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) SAN DIEGO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioAtla, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCAB) (the “Company”), a global clinical-stage biotechno ...
Genmab to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the 46th Goldman Sachs Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-05-27 13:55
Company Overview - Genmab A/S is an international biotechnology company focused on improving patient lives through innovative antibody therapeutics [2][3] - Established in 1999 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Genmab has a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific [3] Product Pipeline and Vision - Genmab has developed a proprietary pipeline that includes bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, and effector function-enhanced antibodies [2] - The company's vision by 2030 is to transform the lives of patients with cancer and other serious diseases through its "knock-your-socks-off" (KYSO) antibody medicines [2] Upcoming Events - Genmab's Chief Financial Officer, Anthony Pagano, will participate in a fireside chat at the 46th Goldman Sachs Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 9, 2025 [1]
Genmab to Present New and Updated Results from its Robust Epcoritamab (EPKINLY®) Development Program at the 2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress
Globenewswire· 2025-05-14 14:15
Core Insights - Genmab is presenting 14 abstracts on epcoritamab at the 30th European Hematology Association Congress, showcasing its development across various patient populations and treatment settings [1][4] - Epcoritamab is a T-cell engaging bispecific antibody designed for treating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL) [6][7] Development Program - The abstracts include data from Phase 1/2 trials evaluating epcoritamab in combination with other therapies for relapsed/refractory DLBCL and previously untreated DLBCL [2][4] - Key trials include EPCORE NHL-2 and NHL-5, focusing on combinations with rituximab and polatuzumab vedotin [2][5] Presentation Details - Oral presentations will occur on June 15, 2025, featuring significant findings from the EPCORE NHL-2 and NHL-5 trials [5] - Additional results from NHL-1 and NHL-3 trials will be presented as posters, highlighting three years of follow-up data [2][5] Regulatory Status - Epcoritamab has received regulatory approval in specific lymphoma indications in the U.S., Japan, and the EU, and is co-developed with AbbVie [7][10] - The companies are pursuing further international regulatory approvals for additional indications [7] Future Directions - Genmab and AbbVie are conducting five ongoing Phase 3 trials to evaluate epcoritamab's efficacy as a monotherapy and in combination therapies across various hematologic malignancies [8][9] - The companies aim to establish epcoritamab as a core therapy for B-cell malignancies [4][8]
BioAtla to Participate in the Citizens Life Sciences Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-04-30 12:00
SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioAtla, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCAB), a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of Conditionally Active Biologic (CAB) antibody therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumors, today announced that the Company’s management will provide a corporate update and participate in one-on-one investor meetings at the Citizens Life Sciences Conference, to be held in New York, NY May 7-8, 2025. Format: Corporate update and one-on-one investor meetings ...
Zymeworks Appoints Dr. Sabeen Mekan as Senior Vice President, Clinical Development
Newsfilter· 2025-04-21 10:00
Core Viewpoint - Zymeworks Inc. has appointed Dr. Sabeen Mekan as Senior Vice President of Clinical Development, enhancing its leadership team to advance its clinical-stage oncology portfolio and diversify into autoimmune and inflammatory diseases [1][2]. Company Overview - Zymeworks Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel biotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases [1][4]. - The company utilizes proprietary technologies to engineer and develop differentiated antibody-based therapeutic candidates, including zanidatamab, a HER2-targeted bispecific antibody [4][5]. Leadership Changes - Dr. Sabeen Mekan, with 18 years of experience in hematology and oncology, will play a crucial role in formulating the clinical development strategy for Zymeworks' oncology portfolio [2][3]. - Dr. Jeff Smith continues as Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, focusing on R&D in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases [1][2]. - Barbara Schaeffler has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Clinical Development Operations, reporting to Dr. Smith [1]. Clinical Development Focus - The expanded clinical development team aims to enhance the focus on progressing Zymeworks' clinical-stage solid tumor portfolio while diversifying into autoimmune and inflammatory diseases [2]. - Dr. Mekan expressed commitment to addressing unmet needs in various cancer types through next-generation antibody-drug conjugates and multispecific antibody therapeutics [2][3]. Pipeline and Regulatory Progress - Zymeworks has received FDA accelerated approval for Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) for treating adults with previously-treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive biliary tract cancer [4]. - The company is advancing a robust pipeline, with Phase 1 studies for ZW171 and ZW191 actively recruiting and an investigational new drug application for ZW251 planned for mid-2025 [5].