Latest Immuno Oncology News

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.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology candidate, completed FDA IND transfer, and plans to launch phase II trials in 2026. The company also reported a solid cash position and issued loyalty options to shareholders.

Imugene Limited has launched a $37.5 million equity raising through a Placement and Share Purchase Plan, offering new shares and options to fund its pivotal azer-cel clinical program. The raise includes attaching and piggyback options, subject to shareholder approval, aiming to bolster the company’s immuno-oncology pipeline.

Imugene Limited has launched a A$37.5 million capital raising to advance its promising off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, azer-cel, following encouraging Phase 1b data showing a 75% overall response rate in lymphoma patients.

Imugene Limited has completed a $22.5 million institutional placement and launched a $15 million Share Purchase Plan, both featuring attaching options, to fund its azer-cel clinical program through a pivotal trial in 2026.

Imugene Limited has received a $5.87 million R&D tax refund, reinforcing its capacity to advance clinical trials in immuno-oncology. This funding milestone supports the development of its innovative cancer therapies, including CAR T cell treatments and oncolytic virotherapy.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, from Hummingbird Bioscience, marking a strategic pivot after recent setbacks. The company plans to initiate phase II trials in 2026, aiming to advance this novel cancer therapy toward commercialisation.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy shows a 60.8% response rate in first-line non-small cell lung cancer, outperforming historical benchmarks especially in patients with low PD-L1 expression.

Immutep’s combination of eftilagimod alfa (efti) and KEYTRUDA® delivers a striking 17.6-month median overall survival in head and neck cancer patients with low PD-L1 expression, a group with limited treatment options.