Latest Blood Cancer News

Imugene Limited’s allogeneic CAR T therapy, azer-cel, delivered an 81% overall response rate in a Phase 1b trial cohort of CAR T-naïve patients with various CD19 B-cell malignancies, with updated data due at ASCO 2026.

Arovella Therapeutics has named Dr Nicole Van Der Weerden as acting CEO following Dr Michael Baker’s departure, positioning her to steer the company through the critical phase I trial of its CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101.

Arovella Therapeutics undergoes a major board overhaul and CEO resignation following a shareholder push, as the company embarks on a strategic review of its cell therapy platform.

Arovella Therapeutics has secured TGA confirmation to advance its Phase 1 trial of ALA-101 in Australia via the efficient Clinical Trial Notification pathway, following FDA clearance in the US.

Imugene Limited has launched a $20 million capital raising through a $12 million institutional placement and an $8 million Share Purchase Plan, alongside a convertible notes amendment to support its clinical development pipeline.

Chimeric Therapeutics has secured a $1.785 million advance against its anticipated FY26 Research and Development Tax Incentive to bolster its clinical trial pipeline and working capital.

Syntara Limited has made significant strides in its clinical pipeline, launching new trials and receiving key regulatory designations, positioning 2026 as a pivotal year for the company.

Arovella Therapeutics has secured a crucial regulatory nod from the U.S. FDA, allowing its lead CAR-iNKT cell therapy, ALA-101, to enter first-in-human clinical trials targeting blood cancers.

Arovella Therapeutics has filed an IND application for its lead CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101, selected a CRO for its upcoming phase 1 trial, and secured $19.4 million in cash to fund clinical progress and pipeline expansion.

Arovella Therapeutics has taken a significant step forward by submitting an IND application to the U.S. FDA for its lead CAR-iNKT cell therapy, ALA-101, targeting blood cancers. This milestone paves the way for a first-in-human Phase 1 trial in both Australia and the U.S.

Imugene Limited has received positive feedback from the FDA, aligning key requirements to progress its azer-cel therapy into a pivotal clinical trial, underscoring its growing promise in blood cancer treatment.

Imugene has secured FDA backing to advance its allogeneic CAR T therapy, azer-cel, into a pivotal Phase 3 trial targeting difficult-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), including patients relapsed after prior CAR-T treatment.