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Dr. Laura Bennett

Dr. Laura Bennett PharmD, MPH

Senior FDA Policy Correspondent

20 articles 🇺🇸 Americas

Dr. Laura Bennett covers FDA review pathways and late-stage oncology approvals. She previously advised two US biotech companies on regulatory submission strategy and has spent 17 years tracking policy shifts that impact clinical development timelines.

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Articles by Dr. Laura Bennett

Takeda's TAK-881 Shows Positive Phase 2/3 Results for Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Treatment
NewsMay 4, 2026

Takeda's TAK-881 Shows Positive Phase 2/3 Results for Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Treatment

Takeda announces positive topline results for TAK-881 in pivotal Phase 2/3 trial, showing comparable efficacy to HYQVIA with reduced infusion time for PID patients.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Alpha Tau's Alpha DaRT Achieves 100% Local Disease Control in Pancreatic Cancer Trials at DDW 2026
NewsPancreatic Cancer/OncologyMay 4, 2026

Alpha Tau's Alpha DaRT Achieves 100% Local Disease Control in Pancreatic Cancer Trials at DDW 2026

Alpha Tau reports 100% local disease control with Alpha DaRT device in heavily pre-treated pancreatic cancer patients with favorable safety profile.

Dr. Laura Bennett
InflaRx Izicopan Shows Low Reactive Metabolite Formation in Liver Safety Study
NewsMay 4, 2026

InflaRx Izicopan Shows Low Reactive Metabolite Formation in Liver Safety Study

InflaRx reports favorable safety data for Izicopan showing low reactive metabolite formation in human liver microsomes, reducing bioactivation risks.

Dr. Laura Bennett
MacroGenics Expands ZYNYZ Royalty Agreement with Sagard Healthcare Partners for Cancer Drug
NewsMay 4, 2026

MacroGenics Expands ZYNYZ Royalty Agreement with Sagard Healthcare Partners for Cancer Drug

MacroGenics expands its ZYNYZ royalty purchase agreement with Sagard Healthcare Partners, providing additional funding for the cancer immunotherapy drug.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Arvinas VEPPANU (Vepdegestrant) Receives FDA Approval as First PROTAC Drug for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer
NewsOncology - Advanced Breast CancerMay 4, 2026

Arvinas VEPPANU (Vepdegestrant) Receives FDA Approval as First PROTAC Drug for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

Arvinas' VEPPANU becomes the first FDA-approved PROTAC drug for ESR1-mutated, ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer, marking a breakthrough in protein degradation therapy.

Dr. Laura Bennett
NMPA Clinical Trial Regulations: Impact on Multinational Pharma Data & Inspections
AnalysisMay 2, 2026

NMPA Clinical Trial Regulations: Impact on Multinational Pharma Data & Inspections

This article delves into the NMPA clinical trial regulations and their significant impact on multinational pharmaceutical data management and inspection processes.

Dr. Laura Bennett
CAR-T Cell Therapy Europe: Clinical Trials, Safety & Market Access Insights
Analysishematological malignanciesMay 2, 2026

CAR-T Cell Therapy Europe: Clinical Trials, Safety & Market Access Insights

Discover the latest insights on CAR-T Cell Therapy in Europe, focusing on clinical trials, safety profiles, and market access for hematologic cancers.

Dr. Laura Bennett
ARCHIMED Acquires Esperion Therapeutics in Strategic Cardiometabolic Deal
Newscardiometabolic and rare/orphan diseasesMay 2, 2026

ARCHIMED Acquires Esperion Therapeutics in Strategic Cardiometabolic Deal

Healthcare investment firm ARCHIMED announces definitive agreement to acquire Esperion Therapeutics, maker of cholesterol drugs NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET.

Dr. Laura Bennett
FDA Approves Incyte's Jakafi XR Extended-Release Tablets for Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia Vera, and GVHD Treatment
NewsHematology/Oncology and ImmunologyMay 2, 2026

FDA Approves Incyte's Jakafi XR Extended-Release Tablets for Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia Vera, and GVHD Treatment

Incyte receives FDA approval for Jakafi XR (ruxolitinib) extended-release tablets, offering improved dosing convenience for rare blood disorders and GVHD patients.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Plozasiran TGA Approval: REDEMPLO® Approved in Australia for FCS
NewsFamilial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)May 2, 2026

Plozasiran TGA Approval: REDEMPLO® Approved in Australia for FCS

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals announced the TGA approval of REDEMPLO® (plozasiran) in Australia for the treatment of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS). This significant milestone expands global access to a novel therapy for patients with this rare genetic disorder.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Addex Advances Dipraglurant for Brain Injury Recovery, Reports 2025 Financial Results
NewsMay 1, 2026

Addex Advances Dipraglurant for Brain Injury Recovery, Reports 2025 Financial Results

Addex repositions dipraglurant mGlu5 NAM for brain injury recovery while advancing GABAB PAM chronic cough candidate toward clinical trials in 2025 update.

Dr. Laura Bennett
FDA Guidance on Decentralized Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
AnalysisClinical TrialsApr 30, 2026

FDA Guidance on Decentralized Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know

This article covers essential FDA guidance on decentralized clinical trials, focusing on their impact on drug development and patient engagement.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Teva's PONLIMSI Biosimilar Receives FDA Approval for All Prolia Indications as Q1 2026 Results Show Strong Growth
NewsApr 29, 2026

Teva's PONLIMSI Biosimilar Receives FDA Approval for All Prolia Indications as Q1 2026 Results Show Strong Growth

Teva's PONLIMSI biosimilar gains FDA approval for all Prolia indications while duvakitug shows promising Phase 2b results in inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Laura Bennett
EU Clinical Trial Ethics Committees: Analysis of Decision Patterns & Timelines
AnalysisApr 29, 2026

EU Clinical Trial Ethics Committees: Analysis of Decision Patterns & Timelines

This article analyzes the decision-making patterns and timelines of EU Clinical Trial Ethics Committees, focusing on their impact on drug development in oncology.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Saudi Arabia National Cancer Registry: Trends & Oncology Treatment Insights
AnalysisoncologyApr 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia National Cancer Registry: Trends & Oncology Treatment Insights

The Saudi Arabia National Cancer Registry reveals significant trends in cancer incidence and treatment, highlighting advancements in therapies such as Pembrolizumab for improved patient outcomes.

Dr. Laura Bennett
ANVISA Approval Immunotherapy [Drug Name] for Melanoma: Key Insights 2024
AnalysisAdvanced MelanomaApr 29, 2026

ANVISA Approval Immunotherapy [Drug Name] for Melanoma: Key Insights 2024

ANVISA has approved Immunotherapy [Drug Name] for melanoma, marking a significant advancement in cancer treatment and offering new hope for patients in 2024.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Clinical Trial Quality Management Systems: New APAC Standards & Challenges
AnalysisApr 29, 2026

Clinical Trial Quality Management Systems: New APAC Standards & Challenges

This article delves into the latest APAC standards for clinical trial quality management systems, highlighting challenges in ensuring drug efficacy and patient safety.

Dr. Laura Bennett
ANVISA Approves MagicTouch Sirolimus-Coated Balloon: Market Impact in Brazil
AnalysisCardiologyApr 29, 2026

ANVISA Approves MagicTouch Sirolimus-Coated Balloon: Market Impact in Brazil

The recent approval of MagicTouch Sirolimus-Coated Balloon by ANVISA is set to transform the treatment landscape for coronary artery disease in Brazil.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Orca Bio's Orca-Q Receives FDA RMAT Designation for High-Risk Blood Cancers Treatment
NewsApr 29, 2026

Orca Bio's Orca-Q Receives FDA RMAT Designation for High-Risk Blood Cancers Treatment

Orca Bio's Orca-Q therapy gains FDA RMAT designation for high-risk hematologic malignancies based on promising Phase 1 survival and safety data.

Dr. Laura Bennett
Wave Life Sciences WVE-007 Phase 2a Trial Gets FDA Approval for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
NewsApr 29, 2026

Wave Life Sciences WVE-007 Phase 2a Trial Gets FDA Approval for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Wave Life Sciences receives FDA acceptance for WVE-007 Phase 2a multidose trial targeting obesity and type 2 diabetes, set to begin Q2 2026.

Dr. Laura Bennett