Patients with psoriasis demonstrated 79% improvement in the Psoriasis Scoring Index after four weeks of daily treatment with PH-10.
Clavis and Clovis Sign Licensing Deal for Cancer Drug
Start-up biotech Clovis Oncology has signed a $380 million deal to license an experimental pancreatic cancer drug from Norwegian company Clavis Pharma.
Cancer Vaccines: Investing Opportunities Beyond Dendreon
Despite the setbacks and pitfalls experienced by early-stage pioneers in the cancer immunotherapy / therapeutic cancer vaccine space, recent advancements and study results are encouraging.
CytRx to Initiate Clinical Trial for Soft Tissue Cancer Drug
CytRx, a biopharmaceutical research and development company, has announced plans to initiate a Phase II clinical trial for its drug candidate INNO-206 to treat patients who suffer from advanced, treatment-resistant soft tissue sarcoma.
ImmunoGen Signs 2nd Licensing Deal with Amgen
ImmunoGen has licensed its anti-cancer technology to Amgen for an upfront payment of $1 million.
Controversy Over New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended this week that women should begin getting routine mammograms at the age of 50 instead of the previously recommended age of 40.
Burrill Report: Biotech Innovation Gets the Cash
If the past week is any indication, big pharma is showing that it is willing to pay for biotech innovation.
ProtoxPresents Data, Awaits Key Results for PRX302
Protox Therapeutics applies genetic engineering techniques to create innovative, targeted protein-based therapeutics which are focused on prostate conditions and cancer.