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Palvella Therapeutics Begins Phase 2 Trial of QTORIN Rapamycin for Rare Angiokeratomas
NewsMay 5, 2026

Palvella Therapeutics Begins Phase 2 Trial of QTORIN Rapamycin for Rare Angiokeratomas

Palvella Therapeutics doses first patients in Phase 2 LOTU trial of QTORIN rapamycin for angiokeratomas, targeting over 50,000 US patients with no approved treatments.

Michael Rivera
Neurocrine Biosciences Begins Phase 1 Trial of NBIP-2118 for Obesity Treatment
NewsMay 5, 2026

Neurocrine Biosciences Begins Phase 1 Trial of NBIP-2118 for Obesity Treatment

Neurocrine Biosciences initiates first-in-human Phase 1 trial for NBIP-2118, a novel CRF2 receptor agonist targeting obesity through non-incretin mechanisms.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
CAPLYTA (Lumateperone) Ranks Highest Among FDA-Approved Adjunctive Depression Treatments in Network Meta-Analysis
NewsMay 5, 2026

CAPLYTA (Lumateperone) Ranks Highest Among FDA-Approved Adjunctive Depression Treatments in Network Meta-Analysis

New network meta-analysis shows CAPLYTA demonstrated superior efficacy across four key measures compared to other FDA-approved adjunctive MDD therapies.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Cellenkos Receives FDA Clearance for CK0802 Phase 2a Trial in Steroid-Refractory GVHD
NewsMay 5, 2026

Cellenkos Receives FDA Clearance for CK0802 Phase 2a Trial in Steroid-Refractory GVHD

Cellenkos gets FDA approval to test CK0802, a first-in-class regulatory T cell therapy for patients with steroid-refractory graft-versus-host disease.

Dr. Priya Nandakumar
Cellenkos Receives FDA Clearance for CK0802 Phase 1b/2a Trial in Steroid-Refractory GVHD
NewsMay 5, 2026

Cellenkos Receives FDA Clearance for CK0802 Phase 1b/2a Trial in Steroid-Refractory GVHD

Cellenkos gets FDA clearance for CK0802 Phase 1b/2a trial targeting steroid-refractory graft-versus-host disease with first-in-class Treg therapy.

James Chen, PharmD
FDA Approves Guardant360 CDx Companion Diagnostic for Pfizer's VEPPANU in ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
NewsMay 5, 2026

FDA Approves Guardant360 CDx Companion Diagnostic for Pfizer's VEPPANU in ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Guardant Health receives FDA approval for blood-based companion diagnostic to identify patients eligible for VEPPANU treatment in advanced breast cancer with ESR1 mutations.

Michael Rivera
Opus Genetics' OPGx-LCA5 Gene Therapy Accepted Into FDA's Rare Disease Evidence Program
NewsMay 5, 2026

Opus Genetics' OPGx-LCA5 Gene Therapy Accepted Into FDA's Rare Disease Evidence Program

Opus Genetics announces FDA acceptance of OPGx-LCA5 gene therapy into RDEP program, advancing treatment for inherited retinal disease LCA5.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
Alpha Tau's Alpha DaRT Achieves 100% Local Disease Control in Pancreatic Cancer Trials at DDW 2026
NewsPancreatic CancerMay 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 in pancreatic cancer trials, showing favorable safety profile in 26 patients at DDW 2026.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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
InspireMD Receives FDA Approval for SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System CGUARDIANS III Pivotal Trial
NewsMay 4, 2026

InspireMD Receives FDA Approval for SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System CGUARDIANS III Pivotal Trial

InspireMD secures FDA IDE approval for CGUARDIANS III pivotal study of SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System, advancing stroke prevention technology development.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
CRISPR Therapeutics' CASGEVY Reaches 60,000+ Eligible Patients Across 10 Countries Following Global Approvals
NewsHematology/Blood DisordersMay 4, 2026

CRISPR Therapeutics' CASGEVY Reaches 60,000+ Eligible Patients Across 10 Countries Following Global Approvals

CRISPR Therapeutics reports CASGEVY now approved in 10 countries for severe sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, reaching over 60,000 eligible patients worldwide.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Clene's CNM-Au8 Gets FDA Green Light for Accelerated Approval Pathway in ALS Treatment
NewsMay 4, 2026

Clene's CNM-Au8 Gets FDA Green Light for Accelerated Approval Pathway in ALS Treatment

FDA confirms Clene's CNM-Au8 ALS drug can proceed via accelerated approval pathway using neurofilament light biomarker data, with NDA filing expected Q3 2026.

James Chen, PharmD