AACR 2021 preview – the early themes emerge
The most important of this year’s two virtual AACRs features immunotherapy combos, new Kras players and first clinical data for several assets.
Covid-19 stalls biotech flotations
Several young drug developers managed to float in the first quarter, but new issues dried up in March when coronavirus infected the markets. Is the game back on?
Triple meeting – clinical data, and competition, loom for Mirati
Mirati pulls a rabbit out of its hat, but the conference will serve up three new competitors too.
Redx sells another asset to keep the lights on
The UK biotech gets a big boost from the sale of a pan-Raf inhibitor to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, but Redx’s money worries are far from over.
Asco 2019 – KRAS chase heats up with Amgen data
Amgen has gone further than anyone before to crack KRAS, but caution is required, as efficacy might ultimately not be as positive as initial data suggest.
