Latest Immuno Oncology News

Percheron Therapeutics reports a 64% reduction in half-year losses to $3.1 million, driven by progress in its licensed immuno-oncology drug HMBD-002 and a strategic pivot away from discontinued assets.

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.

Imugene Limited and JW Therapeutics have launched a strategic collaboration to combine oncolytic virus and CAR-T cell therapies, aiming to tackle refractory solid tumors through a pioneering 'mark and kill' approach.

Immutep Limited’s Phase II EFTISARC-NEO trial reveals a novel immunotherapy combo delivering a striking 51.5% tumour response in soft tissue sarcoma patients, alongside robust immune activation signals.

Noxopharm Limited has been granted its first US patent for the Sofra™ technology platform, marking a key milestone in its cancer immunotherapy research. This patent protects the company’s innovative immune-modulatory oligonucleotides, underpinning its expanding pipeline in a rapidly growing market.

Immutep Limited reported a widened loss of A$61.4 million for FY2025, driven by increased R&D and clinical trial expenses, while progressing its lead immunotherapy candidate into a pivotal Phase III lung cancer trial. The company maintains a robust cash position supporting operations through 2026.

Imugene Limited has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $2.42 million following a $22.5 million institutional placement, reinforcing its capital position for ongoing immuno-oncology development.

Percheron Therapeutics posted a 25% increase in net loss for FY2025 amid termination of its Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy programs. The company pivots strategically to oncology with the in-licensing of HMBD-002, a monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, aiming to initiate Phase II trials in 2026.

Imugene Limited reported a significant 54% reduction in net loss for FY25, driven by cost efficiencies and promising clinical progress in its immuno-oncology pipeline. The company’s lead asset, azer-cel, achieved a 79% response rate in Phase 1b trials and secured FDA Fast Track designation.

Noxopharm’s Sofra™ technology shows promising results in collaboration with US biotech Tezcat Biosciences, advancing targeted drug delivery for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Imugene Limited reports strong clinical progress with its off-the-shelf CAR T therapy azer-cel achieving a 75% overall response rate in Phase 1b trials, alongside new patents and leadership appointments. The company also secured $22.5 million in fresh funding to advance pivotal trials.