AstraZeneca

Positive Results from DESTINY-Breast06 Trial: Enhertu Shows Promise in HER2-Low and HER2-Ultralow Breast Cancer Patients

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu, a HER2-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC), has demonstrated significant progress in treating HER2-low…

4 days ago

AstraZeneca’s Truqap Receives EU Recommendation for ER-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's Truqap, in combination with Faslodex, has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for…

4 days ago

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Shows Promising Results in Phase III Trial for Small Cell Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca announces positive outcomes from the ADRIATIC Phase III trial, revealing that its immunotherapy drug Imfinzi (durvalumab) demonstrated…

4 weeks ago

AstraZeneca’s Truqap Gets Green Light in Japan for Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca announces the approval of Truqap (capivasertib) in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) by the Japanese Ministry of Health,…

1 month ago

Ultomiris Receives FDA Approval as First Long-Acting Treatment for AQP4 Ab+ NMOSD, Redefining Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) has gained approval from the FDA as the inaugural long-acting C5 complement inhibitor for treating adult…

1 month ago

Patients as Partners® Europe Announces the Launch of 8th Annual Meeting with 2024 Keynotes and Topics

(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum announced the launch of the 8th annual Patients as Partners® Europe meeting, scheduled for May…

2 months ago

What’s new in cancer care across Europe in early 2024 (1 Jan – 5 Mar 2024): Advancements, Innovations, Research, Awareness

(IN BRIEF) In early 2024, Europe's medical and research communities announced major breakthroughs in cancer care, highlighting new treatments like…

2 months ago

Voydeya Recommended for EU Marketing Authorization as PNH Treatment Add-On

(IN BRIEF) Voydeya (danicopan), a first-in-class oral Factor D inhibitor, has been recommended for marketing authorization in the European Union…

2 months ago

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Shows Promise in Phase III LAURA Trial for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's Tagrisso (osimertinib) demonstrates significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with unresectable, Stage III EGFR-mutated non-small…

2 months ago

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Plus Chemotherapy for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's Tagrisso receives FDA approval for treating adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung…

2 months ago

Acoramidis Shows Positive Results in Japanese Trial for Treating Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

(IN BRIEF) In a Phase III trial conducted in Japan, acoramidis, an investigational treatment for transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), demonstrated…

3 months ago

Japan Approves Voydeya (danicopan), an Innovative Treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH)

(IN BRIEF) The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted approval for Voydeya (danicopan), a groundbreaking oral…

3 months ago

AstraZeneca Advances in Cell Therapy with Acquisition of Gracell Biotechnologies

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GRCL), a global biopharmaceutical company specializing…

4 months ago

AstraZeneca Showcases Hematology Advancements and Calquence’s Long-Term Efficacy at ASH Annual Meeting

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is set to unveil promising data at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, highlighting…

5 months ago

AstraZeneca Launches Evinova: Pioneering Digital Health Solutions for Global Healthcare Advancement

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has introduced Evinova, a groundbreaking venture poised to become a leader in digital health solutions, catering to…

5 months ago

AstraZeneca’s Truqap Receives US FDA Approval for Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's Truqap (capivasertib) in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration…

6 months ago

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Phase III Trial for Liver Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has reported positive high-level results from the EMERALD-1 Phase III trial, demonstrating that its drug Imfinzi (durvalumab),…

6 months ago

AstraZeneca Secures Exclusive License for ECC5004, Promising Oral GLP-1RA for Cardiometabolic Conditions

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Eccogene have signed an exclusive license agreement for ECC5004, an investigational oral once-daily glucagon-like peptide 1…

6 months ago

AstraZeneca Teams Up with Cellectis to Accelerate Gene Therapy Development

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has entered into a collaboration and investment agreement with biotech firm Cellectis to fast-track the development of…

6 months ago

AstraZeneca’s FluMist Nasal Spray Moves Closer to FDA Approval for Self-Administration

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking approval for a self- or caregiver-administered option for FluMist Quadrivalent, a…

6 months ago

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo Gain EU Approval for Enhertu as Monotherapy for HER2-Mutant Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have received European Union (EU) approval for their drug Enhertu as a monotherapy for…

6 months ago

AstraZeneca: Soliris Gains Approval in China for Rare Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Soliris (eculizumab) has received approval in China for the treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder…

7 months ago

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso + Chemotherapy Granted Priority Review for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Treatment in the US

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Tagrisso (osimertinib) in combination with chemotherapy has been granted Priority Review…

7 months ago

AstraZeneca Selects 8 Promising Postdoctoral Researchers to Drive Drug Discovery Innovations

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has revealed the eight winners of its 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge, an initiative that supports early-career scientists…

7 months ago

AstraZeneca Highlights Long-Acting Antibodies and Vaccines for At-Risk Individuals at IDWeek Conference

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is set to present new data at the 12th annual IDWeek conference, emphasizing the role of long-acting…

7 months ago

AstraZeneca Presents Promising Data from Phase III Trials Advancing Cancer Treatments at ESMO Congress

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has unveiled data from four pivotal Phase III trials at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)…

7 months ago

Alexion and AstraZeneca Acquire Rare Disease Gene Therapy Portfolio from Pfizer for $1 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, in collaboration with AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has finalized an agreement to acquire a collection of preclinical rare…

8 months ago

Jacob Lund Appointed as Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability at Investor

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's Head of Global Media Relations, Jacob Lund, has been chosen as the new Head of Corporate Communication…

9 months ago

AstraZeneca Showcases Promising Advances in Lung Cancer Treatments at IASLC Conference 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is advancing its lung cancer portfolio at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)…

9 months ago

FDA Accepts AstraZeneca’s NDA for Capivasertib Combination Therapy in Advanced Breast Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca's new drug application (NDA) for capivasertib, in combination with Faslodex, has been accepted and granted Priority Review…

11 months ago

Innovative Partnership: AstraZeneca and Quell Therapeutics Targeting Autoimmune Diseases with Engineered Treg Cell Therapies

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Quell Therapeutics have announced a collaboration to develop innovative treatments for Type 1 Diabetes and Inflammatory…

11 months ago

AstraZeneca to Present Data on Vaccines and Immune Therapies Portfolio at ECCMID 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is set to present data on its Vaccines and Immune Therapies portfolio at the European Congress of…

1 year ago

AstraZeneca showcases potential of Imfinzi-based treatment for early-stage lung cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca will showcase new data from its industry-leading Oncology pipeline and portfolio at the American Association for Cancer…

1 year ago

Sanofi gains full control of nirsevimab in US with new contractual agreements

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has simplified its contractual arrangements with AstraZeneca and Sobi for the development and commercialization of Beyfortus (nirsevimab)…

1 year ago