An mRNA cancer vaccine, in combination with Keytruda, reduced the risk of recurrence or death in melanoma patients by 44% compared to Keytruda alone, according to Phase 2b data. Merck and Moderna plan to initiate a Phase 3 study in the coming months.
Cue Biopharma has released positive data at SITC 2022 from its ongoing Phase 1 trial evaluating its lead interleukin 2 (IL-2)-based biologic, CUE-101, in combination with KEYTRUDA, as a first line therapy for patients with recurrent/metastatic HPV+ head...
Merck has exercised its option to jointly develop and commercialize a personalized cancer vaccine (PVC) with Moderna following 'significant progress' made by the two companies in the field to date.
The UK company makes two announcements for its Jemperli (dostarlimab) treatment, after it successfully cleared a Phase II trial and is set to enter a new Phase III trial in combination with cobolimab.
MSD will supply Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in a phase 1/2a clinical trial for the treatment of patients with solid tumors, as part of an agreement with Transgene and BioInvent.
The latest results in an ongoing study are a ‘step forward’ for one of 4D Pharma’s live biotherapeutics (LBPs). The findings underscore the increasing importance of the microbiome in cancer treatment, says the chief executive.
A couple of new developments to report in relation to Merck, known as MSD outside the US and Canada: the first being the rejection by the US FDA of the company’s application to use its anti-PD-1 therapy, Keytruda, in certain breast cancer patients.
The newly separate business will include women’s health, legacy brands, and biosimilar units, as the main part of the business retains oncology, vaccines, hospital and animal health.
Merck announces that it has reallocated Gardasil from the US CDC stockpiles, as a surge in demand sees revenues from the vaccine rise 26% year-on-year.
Alkermes to work collaboratively with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on the clinical development of a drug candidate as a combination treatment alongside Keytruda.
Merck enters a clinical collaboration agreement with Oncologie to evaluate the combination of investigational drug Bavituximab and Keytruda in cancer patients.
MSD announced that the EMA’s CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending approval of Keytruda as an adjuvant therapy for the treatment of patients with melanoma.
Daiichi Sankyo announced it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration agreement with Merck & Co. to evaluate an investigational lung cancer treatment.
