Molecular Templates has partnered with Takeda to develop engineered toxin bodies (EBTs) — a next-generation immuno-oncology therapy that delivers toxic payloads to cancer cells — targeting the…
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EMA Begins Review Process for Empliciti Triple Combo for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
The European Medicines Agency has validated Bristol-Myers Squibb’s application for Empliciti (elotuzumab), in combination with Pomalyst (pomalidomide) and low-dose dexamethasone, for the treatment of…
MYELOMA
Karyopharm’s Selinexor Demonstrates High Response Rates in Heavily-treated Multiple Myeloma Patients
Updated results from a Phase 2b clinical trial continue to support Karyopharm Therapeutics‘ investigative oral therapy selinexor (KPT-330) as a promising approach for heavily-treated multiple myeloma…
In an effort to inform multiple myeloma patients and their loved ones about cutting-edge research and what it means for them, Patient Power…
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Investigational Cancer Vaccine Galinpepimut-S Receives Orphan Drug Status in EU for Multiple Myeloma
SELLAS Life Sciences’ lead therapy candidate galinpepimut-S (GPS) received orphan medicinal product designation from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of multiple myeloma…
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Leukogene Therapeutics Awarded $2M to Advance Compound for Treatment-resistant Multiple Myeloma
Leukogene Therapeutics, a startup company from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has been awarded a $2 million Small Business Technology…
Backed by former Major League Baseball All-Stars Dave Winfield and Steve Garvey, Amgen has launched a program aimed at raising awareness of multiple myeloma,…
The European Commission has approved the anti-CD38 antibody Darzalex (daratumumab), in combination with standard therapy, for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who cannot receive a stem…
Poseida Therapeutics’ CAR T-cell therapy candidate P-BCMA-101 is showing superior safety over alternatives and significant effectiveness in patients with relapsed or refractory…
Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) — an early, asymptomatic precursor of multiple myeloma — often exhibits similar genetic alterations as the full-blown disease, suggesting that patients could…
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