Merck posts mixed Q1 2026 results as blockbuster drugs drive growth

But acquisition charges drag earnings into loss

Gilead to acquire Tubulis for up to $5 billion to strengthen its oncology portfolio

The acquisition complements Gilead’s existing oncology expertise and development infrastructure

Agilent bags FDA nod for key cancer diagnostic

The FDA approval makes PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx the only companion diagnostic approved to detect tumors expressing PD-L1 in esophageal or GEJ carcinoma patients for KEYTRUDA treatmen

Citius Oncology reports promising early trial results for therapy for gynecologic cancers

The Phase 1 dose-escalation trial enrolled 25 evaluable patients and was designed to determine the recommended dose of LYMPHIR

Zelluna gets green light for first-in-human trial of groundbreaking TCR-NK cancer therapy

The study will test the company’s lead product, ZI-MA4-1, in patients with advanced solid cancers

GSK India crosses Rs. 1,000 crore mark, key portfolios drive 8.1% topline growth

Launched in August 2025, GSK India’s Oncology business is rapidly gaining momentum

Vivere Oncotherapies secures more than $10M to tackle hard-to-treat ‘cold’ tumors

Iksuda reports promising early results for HER2-targeted therapy in oesophageal cancer

The Phase 1 study, a non-randomised, open-label, multicentre trial, is evaluating IKS014 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumours expressing HER2

Zydus signs exclusive agreement with Myriad Genetics of US to launch cancer-risk assessment diagnostic tests in India

ImmunoScape inks agreement with Cue Biopharma to launch next-gen cancer immunotherapy

The modular platform not only targets solid tumors but could also enhance traditional autologous and in vivo T cell therapies