In Depth 22 Feb 2024
TIL therapies: the impact on cancer research
The approval of the first-ever TIL therapy has made it possible to treat hundreds of thousands of people affected by skin cancer in the US.
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In Depth 15 Feb 2024
Turning the tide: recent advancements in childhood cancer research
As we observe International Childhood Cancer Day today, let us take a look at some of the recent advancements in childhood cancer research.
In Depth 5 Feb 2024
Future of cancer treatment: what will therapy look like in 2034?
From groundbreaking immunotherapies to AI diagnostics and new vaccines, explore the innovations shaping the future of cancer treatment.
In Depth 17 Jan 2024
Bladder cancer treatment: where are we standing?
Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer. Delve into the most promising strides in bladder cancer treatment.
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Weekly Roundup 15 Dec 2023
Pharvaris’ $300 million public offering; Genentech’s breast cancer trial success; new neuromuscular disease target discovered
What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news.
Weekly Roundup 8 Dec 2023
Xenon’s $345 million public offering; EyePoint Pharmaceuticals’ trial success; gene therapy found to reduce liver cancer
What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news.
News and Trends 1 Dec 2023
Arvinas raises $350 million; Exonate’s trial reaps success; new cancer drugs discovered
Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. The latest biotech news in fundraising In the news this week, biotech Arvinas raises $350 million PIPE American protein degradation company Arvinas has bagged $350 million in a private placement (PIPE). The […]
In Depth 23 Nov 2023
The next frontier in immunotherapy? CAR-Macrophages as a novel cancer treatment strategy
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, offering promising avenues beyond traditional methods. Recent breakthroughs showcased at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) annual meeting have spotlighted innovative approaches, notably chimeric antigen receptor macrophage (CAR-M) therapy, offering new strategies in the fight against solid tumors and addressing the limitations of current treatments. Navigating the labyrinth: immunotherapy’s […]
Chronic inflammation and cancer: how can preclinical models revolutionize our understanding?
In most cases, chronic inflammation is known to lead to cancer, however, the mechanisms behind this are not fully understood. Preclinical models in immuno-oncology are the first step towards a better understanding of cancer mechanisms, improved treatments and prevention of cancer caused by inflammation. Inflammation is the immune system’s natural response to bacterial, viral, and […]
In Depth 13 Oct 2023
How close are we to a cure for metastatic breast cancer?
Currently considered an incurable disease, there is a lot of work being done around developing better treatment options for metastatic breast cancer, and, ultimately, a cure. Numerous promising candidates are in clinical trials, all with the hope of progressing toward U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.3 […]
In Depth 12 Oct 2023
Can immunometabolism-based therapies transform the way cancers and autoimmune diseases are treated?
The immune system protects our bodies from foreign invaders, but sometimes, when it malfunctions, it can result in life-threatening autoimmune disorders. But what if the immune system could be regulated to counter these diseases? Immunometabolism, an emerging field in therapeutics, aims to rein in autoimmunity altogether. According to Neil Weir, chief executive officer (CEO) of […]
In Depth 6 Oct 2023
Will the U.S. Cancer Moonshot program land its target to halve cancer death rates?
It was predicted that more than 600,000 people would die from cancer last year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. But what if those figures could be halved over the next couple of decades? Although no small feat, that’s precisely what the Cancer Moonshot program aims to do. The White House initiative, […]