Crown Bioscience and NEXT Oncology Cement Partnership Extension

On May 1, 2025 Crown Bioscience, a global contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in the United States and part of JSR Life Sciences and Japan-based JSR Corporation, reported the extension of its partnership with NEXT Oncology, one of the world’s largest Phase I Oncology Clinical Trial networks (Press release, Crown Bioscience, MAY 1, 2025, View Source [SID1234652437]). This strategic partnership will continue to leverage Crown Bioscience’s extensive experience in developing clinically relevant cancer organoid and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models, together with NEXT Oncology’s global clinical network and Phase I clinical trials expertise.

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Through this extended agreement, Crown Bioscience reaffirms its exclusive rights to provide services based on patient samples sourced from NEXT Oncology’s industry-leading global clinical trial network. This collaboration underscores Crown Bioscience’s commitment to providing the most clinically relevant PDX and organoid models and solutions for translational oncology research.

"We are thrilled to continue our exclusive partnership with NEXT Oncology," said John Gu, CEO of Crown Bioscience. "NEXT Oncology is globally recognized for its pioneering work in Phase I clinical oncology trials. Extending this partnership allows us to broaden our portfolio and strengthen our position as a leader in translational oncology platforms and integrated solutions. Our combined expertise and global reach will ensure rapid and scalable access to groundbreaking cancer models for our biopharma partners."

"NEXT Oncology is excited to continue our strong partnership with Crown Bioscience," said Dr. Anthony Tolcher, CEO of NEXT Oncology. "Together, we will continue to develop new and highly relevant patient models that Crown’s biopharma partners can utilize to advance their translational oncology programs. Our combined efforts continue to support both companies’ missions to help cancer patients receive the most advanced medicines possible."

Foresight Diagnostics and Partners to Present New Data on Ultra-sensitive Minimal Residual Disease Detection and Clinical Trial Progress at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

On May 1, 2025 Foresight Diagnostics, Inc. ("Foresight"), a leading diagnostics company specializing in the development of ultra-sensitive minimal residual disease (MRD) detection, reported that new data in newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting taking place from May 30 – June 3, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois (Press release, Foresight Diagnostics, MAY 1, 2025, View Source [SID1234652460]).

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The company will deliver an oral presentation in collaboration with Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Amsterdam UMC), highlighting new validation results using Foresight CLARITY MRD, along with a trial-in-progress poster on the SHORTEN-ctDNA clinical trial in partnership with Columbia University. Foresight CLARITY’s ultra-sensitive MRD detection is powered by Foresight’s proprietary PhasED-Seq technology, which delivers an analytical sensitivity of less than 1 part per million in B-cell lymphoma.1

"These presentations mark important clinical validation milestones for our Foresight CLARITY platform," said Dr. David Kurtz, Chief Medical Officer at Foresight Diagnostics. "The presentations demonstrate that our ultra-sensitive MRD detection at the end of first-line therapy identifies DLBCL patients at significantly higher risk of relapse. Meanwhile, the SHORTEN-ctDNA study is exploring how MRD testing can inform de-escalation strategies in newly diagnosed patients. Our goal is to provide oncologists with actionable data that meaningfully improves treatment decisions and patient outcomes."

Further information about the presentations is below:

Oral Presentation Details:

Title: Prospective validation of end of treatment ctDNA-MRD by PhasED-Seq in DLBCL patients from a national trial
Presenter: Steven Wang, MD, PhD (Amsterdam UMC)
Session: Oral Abstract Session – Hematologic Malignancies—Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Time: Friday, May 30 | 2:45 – 5:45 p.m. CDT
Location: Room S100a or live stream for virtual attendees
Abstract number: 7000
Poster Presentation Details:

Title: Sequencing-guided Chemotherapy Optimization Using Real-Time Evaluation in Newly Diagnosed DLBCL With Circulating Tumor DNA: SHORTEN-ctDNA (NCT06693830)
Presenter: Stephanie Meek, PhD (Foresight Diagnostics)
Session: Poster Session – Hematologic Malignancies—Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Time: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT
Abstract number: TPS7096
Poster Board number: 272a
In addition, the Foresight Diagnostics booth is located in the Innovation Hub #3. To learn more about Foresight’s activities at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper), please visit the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) event page on our website.

AMGEN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

On May 1, 2025 Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025 (Press release, Amgen, MAY 1, 2025, View Source [SID1234652422]).

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"Demand for our products was strong globally in the first quarter. Ongoing new product launches and successful Phase 3 trial results for several products make us feel confident in our long-term growth prospects," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer.

Key results include:

For the first quarter, total revenues increased 9% to $8.1 billion in comparison to the first quarter of 2024.
Product sales grew 11%, primarily driven by 14% volume growth, partially offset by 6% lower net selling price. U.S. sales grew 14%.
Fourteen products delivered at least double-digit sales growth in the first quarter, including Repatha (evolocumab), BLINCYTO (blinatumomab), TEZSPIRE (tezepelumab-ekko), EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg), TAVNEOS (avacopan) and UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon).
Our launch of IMDELLTRA (tarlatamab-dlle) generated $81 million of sales in the quarter and the Phase 3 confirmatory study demonstrated improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy. IMDELLTRA launched in Japan in April 2025.
GAAP earnings per share (EPS) were $3.20 for the first quarter of 2025 compared with a GAAP loss per share of $0.21 for the first quarter of 2024, resulting from an unrealized gain on our BeiGene, Ltd. equity investment during the first quarter of 2025 compared to an unrealized loss during the prior year period, partially offset by an Otezla intangible asset impairment charge of $800 million recorded during the first quarter of 2025.
GAAP operating income increased from $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion, and GAAP operating margin increased 1.1 percentage points to 15.0%.
Non-GAAP EPS increased 24% from $3.96 to $4.90, driven by higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses.
Non-GAAP operating income increased from $3.1 billion to $3.6 billion and non-GAAP operating margin increased 2.5 percentage points to 45.7%.
The Company generated $1.0 billion of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2025 versus $0.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This increase reflects an $800 million tax deposit made in the first quarter of 2024 and current quarter business performance, partially offset by timing of working capital items and higher capital expenditures.
References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis," and "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented in the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion.

Product Sales Performance

General Medicine

Repatha (evolocumab) sales increased 27% year-over-year to $656 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by 41% volume growth, partially offset by 9% lower net selling price.

EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg) sales increased 29% year-over-year to $442 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth.

Prolia (denosumab) sales increased 10% year-over-year to $1.1 billion in the first quarter, primarily driven by 13% volume growth, partially offset by 5% lower net selling price. For 2025, we expect sales erosion driven by biosimilar competition, particularly in the second half of the year.
Rare Disease

TEPEZZA (teprotumumab-trbw) sales decreased 10% year-over-year to $381 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by 9% lower volume and 8% from a decrease in inventory levels, partially offset by higher net selling price.

KRYSTEXXA (pegloticase) sales were flat year-over-year at $236 million in the first quarter, as 11% volume growth was offset by 10% from a decrease in inventory levels.

UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon) sales increased 14% year-over-year to $91 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by volume growth.

TAVNEOS (avacopan) sales increased 76% year-over-year to $90 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by volume growth.

Ultra-Rare products, which consist of RAVICTI (glycerol phenylbutyrate), PROCYSBI (cysteamine bitartrate), ACTIMMUNE (interferon gamma-1b), BUPHENYL (sodium phenylbutyrate) and QUINSAIR (levofloxacin), generated $179 million of sales in the first quarter. Sales increased 6% year-over-year for the first quarter, driven by volume growth.
Inflammation

TEZSPIRE (tezepelumab-ekko) sales increased 65% year-over-year to $285 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth.

Otezla (apremilast) sales increased 11% year-over-year to $437 million in the first quarter, driven by 12% favorable changes to estimated sales deductions, as volume growth of 4% was offset by 5% lower net selling price.

Enbrel (etanercept) sales decreased 10% year-over-year to $510 million in the first quarter, driven by 47% lower net selling price resulting from increased 340B Program mix and higher commercial discounts, partially offset by 19% favorable changes to estimated sales deductions, higher inventory levels and volume growth. The year-over-year impact on net selling price is expected to be less pronounced in future quarters.

AMJEVITA (adalimumab-atto)/AMGEVITA (adalimumab) sales decreased 19% year-over-year to $136 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by 33% lower net selling price, partially offset by 11% volume growth.

WEZLANA (ustekinumab-auub)/WEZENLA (ustekinumab) generated $150 million of sales in the first quarter. WEZLANA launched in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025 and is the first FDA-approved biosimilar for the treatment of adult and pediatric plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

PAVBLU (aflibercept-ayyh) generated $99 million of sales in the first quarter. PAVBLU launched in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is the first available aflibercept biosimilar for the treatment of retinal conditions, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy.
Oncology

BLINCYTO (blinatumomab) sales increased 52% year-over-year to $370 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by volume growth.

Vectibix (panitumumab) sales increased 8% year-over-year to $267 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth.

KYPROLIS (carfilzomib) sales decreased 14% year-over-year to $324 million in the first quarter, driven by lower volumes due to increased competition.

LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (sotorasib) sales increased 4% year-over-year to $85 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price.

XGEVA (denosumab) sales increased 1% year-over-year to $566 million in the first quarter. For 2025, we expect sales erosion driven by biosimilar competition, particularly in the second half of the year.

Nplate (romiplostim) sales decreased 1% year-over-year to $313 million in the first quarter as volume growth was more than offset by unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions and foreign exchange impact.

IMDELLTRA (tarlatamab-dlle)/IMDYLLTRA (tarlatamab) generated $81 million of sales in the first quarter. Sales increased 21% quarter-over-quarter driven by volume growth.

MVASI (bevacizumab-awwb) sales decreased 11% year-over-year to $179 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by lower volume. Going forward, we expect continued sales erosion driven by competition.
Established Products

Our established products, which consist of Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), Parsabiv (etelcalcetide) and Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), generated $557 million of sales in the first quarter. Sales decreased 3% year-over-year for the first quarter, driven by 10% lower net selling price and 3% unfavorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by favorable changes to estimated sales deductions.
Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region

$Millions, except percentages


Q1 ’25


Q1 ’24


YOY Δ


U.S


ROW


TOTAL


TOTAL


TOTAL

Repatha


$ 343


$ 313


$ 656


$ 517


27 %

EVENITY


320


122


442


342


29 %

Prolia


720


379


1,099


999


10 %

TEPEZZA


365


16


381


424


(10 %)

KRYSTEXXA


236



236


235


0 %

UPLIZNA


82


9


91


80


14 %

TAVNEOS


77


13


90


51


76 %

Ultra-Rare products(1)


171


8


179


169


6 %

TEZSPIRE


285



285


173


65 %

Otezla


343


94


437


394


11 %

Enbrel


504


6


510


567


(10 %)

AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA


4


132


136


168


(19 %)

WEZLANA/WEZENLA


123


27


150


1


*

PAVBLU


99



99



N/A

BLINCYTO


273


97


370


244


52 %

Vectibix


135


132


267


247


8 %

KYPROLIS


216


108


324


376


(14 %)

LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS


55


30


85


82


4 %

XGEVA


360


206


566


561


1 %

Nplate


201


112


313


317


(1 %)

IMDELLTRA/IMDYLLTRA


79


2


81



N/A

MVASI


138


41


179


202


(11 %)

Aranesp


91


249


340


349


(3 %)

Parsabiv


50


38


88


105


(16 %)

Neulasta


109


20


129


118


9 %

Other products(2)


283


57


340


397


(14 %)

Total product sales


$ 5,662


$ 2,211


$ 7,873


$ 7,118


11 %


* Change in excess of 100%


N/A = not applicable


(1) Ultra-Rare products consist of RAVICTI, PROCYSBI, ACTIMMUNE, BUPHENYL and QUINSAIR.

(2) Consists of Aimovig, AVSOLA, KANJINTI, RIABNI, EPOGEN, BEKEMV, NEUPOGEN, IMLYGIC, Corlanor, RAYOS, Sensipar/Mimpara, DUEXIS and PENNSAID, where Biosimilars total $171 million in Q1 ’25 and $175 million in Q1 ’24.

Operating Expense, Operating Margin and Tax Rate Analysis

On a GAAP basis:

Total Operating Expenses increased 8% year-over-year for the first quarter. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales decreased 7.3 percentage points driven by lower amortization expense from the fair value step-up of inventory acquired from Horizon and lower manufacturing costs, partially offset by changes in our sales mix. Research & Development (R&D) expenses increased 11% driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs, partially offset by lower spend in marketed product support and research and early pipeline. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased 7% driven by lower commercial product-related expenses and lower Horizon acquisition-related expenses, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses. Other operating expenses consisted primarily of the Otezla intangible asset impairment charge of $800 million.

Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales increased 1.1 percentage points in the first quarter to 15.0%.

Tax Rate increased 78.5 percentage points in the first quarter due to the change in earnings mix as a result of the first quarter 2025 unrealized gains compared to the first quarter 2024 unrealized losses on our equity investments, primarily BeiGene.
On a non-GAAP basis:

Total Operating Expenses increased 4% year-over-year for the first quarter. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales decreased 0.8 percentage points driven by lower manufacturing costs, partially offset by changes in our sales mix. R&D expenses increased 12% driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs, partially offset by lower spend in marketed product support and research and early pipeline. SG&A expenses decreased 3% driven by lower commercial product-related expenses, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses.

Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales increased 2.5 percentage points in the first quarter to 45.7%.

Tax Rate decreased 0.8 percentage points in the first quarter due to the change in earnings mix and net favorable items as compared to the prior year.
$Millions, except percentages


GAAP


Non-GAAP


Q1 ’25


Q1 ’24


YOY Δ


Q1 ’25


Q1 ’24


YOY Δ

Cost of Sales


$ 2,968


$ 3,200


(7 %)


$ 1,420


$ 1,340


6 %

% of product sales


37.7 %


45.0 %


(7.3) pts


18.0 %


18.8 %


(0.8) pts

Research & Development


$ 1,486


$ 1,343


11 %


$ 1,475


$ 1,317


12 %

% of product sales


18.9 %


18.9 %


— pts


18.7 %


18.5 %


0.2 pts

Selling, General & Administrative


$ 1,687


$ 1,808


(7 %)


$ 1,655


$ 1,712


(3 %)

% of product sales


21.4 %


25.4 %


(4.0) pts


21.0 %


24.1 %


(3.1) pts

Other


$ 830


$ 105


*


$ —


$ —


N/A

Total Operating Expenses


$ 6,971


$ 6,456


8 %


$ 4,550


$ 4,369


4 %


Operating Margin


Operating income as % of product sales


15.0 %


13.9 %


1.1 pts


45.7 %


43.2 %


2.5 pts


Tax Rate


12.3 %


(66.2) %


78.5 pts


14.6 %


15.4 %


(0.8) pts


pts: percentage points


* = Change in excess of 100%


N/A = not applicable


Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

The Company generated $1.0 billion of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2025 versus $0.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This increase reflects an $800 million tax deposit made in the first quarter of 2024 and current quarter business performance, partially offset by timing of working capital items and higher capital expenditures.
The Company declared a first quarter 2025 dividend on December 10, 2024 of $2.38 that was paid on March 7, 2025 to all stockholders of record as of February 14, 2025, representing a 6% increase from the same period in 2024.
During the first quarter of 2025, the Company reduced principal debt outstanding by $2.8 billion.
During the first quarter, there were no repurchases of shares of common stock.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $8.8 billion and debt outstanding totaled $57.4 billion as of March 31, 2025.
$Billions, except shares


Q1 ’25


Q1 ’24


YOY Δ

Operating Cash Flow


$ 1.4


$ 0.7


$ 0.7

Capital Expenditures


$ 0.4


$ 0.2


$ 0.2

Free Cash Flow


$ 1.0


$ 0.5


$ 0.5

Dividends Paid


$ 1.3


$ 1.2


$ 0.1

Share Repurchases


$ —


$ —


$ —

Average Diluted Shares (millions)


541


536


5


Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding

$Billions


3/31/25


12/31/24


YTD Δ

Cash and Cash Equivalents


$ 8.8


$ 12.0


$ (3.2)

Debt Outstanding


$ 57.4


$ 60.1


$ (2.7)


Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding

2025 Guidance

For the full year 2025, the Company expects:

Total revenues in the range of $34.3 billion to $35.7 billion.
On a GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $12.21 to $13.46, and a tax rate in the range of 11.0% to 12.5%.
On a non-GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $20.00 to $21.20, and a tax rate in the range of 14.5% to 16.0%.
Capital expenditures to be approximately $2.3 billion.
Share repurchases not to exceed $500 million.
This guidance includes the estimated impact of implemented tariffs, but does not account for any tariffs that could be implemented in the future, including potential sector-specific tariffs.

First Quarter Product and Pipeline Update

The Company provided the following updates on selected product and pipeline programs:

General Medicine

MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide, AMG 133)

MariTide is a differentiated peptide-antibody conjugate that activates the glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor and antagonizes the gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR).
MARITIME-1, a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of maridebart cafraglutide is enrolling adults living with overweight or obesity, without Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
MARITIME-2, a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of maridebart cafraglutide is enrolling adults living with overweight or obesity, with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Planning for additional MARITIME Phase 3 studies across multiple indications remains on track, with additional studies expected to initiate throughout 2025.
Part 2 of the Phase 2 chronic weight management study is ongoing in adults living with overweight or obesity, with or without Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025.
A Phase 2 study investigating MariTide for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus has completed enrollment of adults living with and without obesity. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025.
AMG 513

A Phase 1 study of AMG 513 is enrolling people living with obesity following removal of the clinical hold by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Repatha

VESALIUS-CV, a Phase 3 CV outcomes study of Repatha, is ongoing in patients at high CV risk without prior myocardial infarction or stroke. Data readout is event driven and anticipated in H2 2025.
EVOLVE-MI, a Phase 4 study of Repatha administered within 10 days of an acute myocardial infarction to reduce the risk of CV events, is ongoing.
Olpasiran (AMG 890)

Olpasiran is a potentially best-in-class small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) molecule that reduces lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) synthesis in the liver.
The OCEAN(a)-outcomes trial, a Phase 3 secondary prevention cardiovascular (CV) outcomes study, is ongoing in patients with atherosclerotic CV disease and elevated Lp(a).
A Phase 3 CV outcomes study in patients with elevated Lp(a) and at high risk for a first CV event is expected to be initiated in H2 2025/H1 2026.
Rare Disease

TAVNEOS

A Phase 3, open-label study of TAVNEOS in combination with rituximab or a cyclophosphamide-containing regimen, is enrolling patients from 6 years to < 18 years of age with active ANCA-associated vasculitis (Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)/Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)).
TEPEZZA

Regulatory review is underway in multiple additional geographies, including with the European Medicines Agency (EMA), where approval is anticipated in H2 2025.
A Phase 3 study of TEPEZZA in Japan is enrolling patients with chronic/low clinical activity score thyroid eye disease (TED).
A Phase 3 study evaluating the subcutaneous route of administration of teprotumumab is enrolling patients with TED.
UPLIZNA

In April, the FDA approved UPLIZNA for the treatment of Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) in adult patients.
In April, data from the UPLIZNA Phase 3 MINT study in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) were presented and simultaneously published in the New England Journal of Medicine. These data demonstrated durable and sustained efficacy of UPLIZNA treatment compared to placebo (adjusted difference, -1.8 at week 26; −2.8 at week 52) as measured by the change in baseline of Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score in the acetylcholine receptor autoantibody-positive (AChR+) subpopulation through week 52. Among the AChR+ patients in the UPLIZNA group, 72% had a ≥3 point improvement in the MG-ADL score, compared to 45% in placebo at week 52. No new safety signals were identified.
The FDA has accepted the regulatory submission of the MINT Phase 3 data with a PDUFA date of December 14, 2025.
Dazodalibep

Dazodalibep is a fusion protein that inhibits CD40L.
Two Phase 3 studies of dazodalibep in Sjögren’s disease are enrolling patients. The first study is in patients with moderate-to-severe systemic disease activity, and the second study is in patients with moderate-to-severe symptomatic burden and low systemic disease activity.
Daxdilimab

Daxdilimab is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting immunoglobulin-like transcript 7 (ILT7).
A Phase 2 study of daxdilimab is ongoing in patients with moderate-to-severe active primary discoid lupus erythematosus refractory to standard of care.
A Phase 2 study of daxdilimab is ongoing in patients with dermatomyositis and antisynthetase inflammatory myositis.
Inflammation

TEZSPIRE

Two Phase 3 studies of TEZSPIRE were initiated and are enrolling adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a BEC ≥ 150 cells/µl.
In March, data from the Phase 3 WAYPOINT study of TEZSPIRE in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) were presented and simultaneously published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrating that treatment with TEZSPIRE:
significantly reduced Nasal Polyp Score (NPS) by -2.065 at week 52.
significantly reduced nasal congestion (measured by participant-reported Nasal Congestion Score [NCS]) by -1.028 at week 52.
Improvements in NPS were observed as early as week four, and NCS as early as week two, and were sustained through week 52.
significantly reduced the need for nasal polyp surgery by 98%.
significantly reduced the need for systemic corticosteroid treatment by 88%.
had a safety profile consistent with its approved severe asthma indication.
The FDA has accepted the regulatory submission of the WAYPOINT Phase 3 data with a PDUFA date of October 19, 2025.
A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE is enrolling patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Rocatinlimab (AMG 451/KHK4083)

Rocatinlimab is a first-in-class T-cell rebalancing monoclonal antibody that inhibits and reduces OX40-positive pathogenic T-cells.
The eight study ROCKET Phase 3 program evaluating rocatinlimab in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) has enrolled over 3,300 patients. Enrollment is now complete in seven studies.
In March, detailed data were presented from the ROCKET HORIZON Phase 3 study, which met its co-primary and all key secondary endpoints.
In March, data were announced from three additional ROCKET program Phase 3 studies:
The IGNITE study, which evaluated two dose strengths of rocatinlimab, met its co-primary endpoints and all key secondary endpoints at week 24:
42.3% of patients in the higher dose group achieved ≥75% reduction from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index score (EASI-75), a 29.5% difference vs. placebo. In the lower dose group, 36.3% of patients achieved EASI-75, a 23.4% difference vs. placebo.
23.6% of patients in the higher dose group achieved a validated Investigator’s Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD) score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with a ≥2-point reduction from baseline (vIGA-AD 0/1), a 14.9% difference vs. placebo. In the lower dose group, 19.1% of patients achieved this endpoint, a 10.3% difference vs. placebo.
22.7% of patients in the higher dose group achieved a revised Investigator’s Global Assessment (rIGA) score of 0/1 with a ≥2-point reduction from baseline (a more stringent measure of efficacy than vIGA-AD 0/1), a 14.4% difference vs. placebo. In the lower dose group, 16.3% of patients achieved this endpoint, an 8.0% difference vs. placebo.
The SHUTTLE study, which evaluated two dose strengths of rocatinlimab in combination with topical corticosteroids (TCS) and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI), met its co-primary endpoints and all key secondary endpoints at week 24.
The VOYAGER study, which successfully demonstrated that rocatinlimab does not interfere with responses to tetanus and meningococcal vaccinations.
Across ROCKET program results to date, safety findings were generally consistent with the previously observed safety profile of rocatinlimab. The most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events (≥5%) with higher observed proportion in rocatinlimab groups were pyrexia, chills and headache. A higher number of patients receiving rocatinlimab vs. placebo experienced gastrointestinal ulceration events, with an overall incidence of less than 1%.
Key upcoming milestones from the ROCKET Phase 3 program:
ROCKET ASCEND is a study evaluating rocatinlimab maintenance therapy in adult and adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025.
ROCKET ASTRO is a 52-week study evaluating rocatinlimab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025.
A Phase 2 study of rocatinlimab is enrolling patients with moderate-to-severe asthma.
A Phase 3 study of rocatinlimab is enrolling patients with prurigo nodularis (PN).
Blinatumomab

Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) molecule targeting CD19.
A Phase 2 study of blinatumomab in autoimmune disease was initiated in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Inebilizumab

Inebilizumab is a B-cell depleting monoclonal antibody targeting CD19.
A Phase 2 study of inebilizumab in autoimmune disease was initiated in adults with SLE.
AMG 104 (AZD8630)

AMG 104 is an inhaled anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) fragment antigen-binding (Fab).
A Phase 2 study is enrolling patients with asthma.
Oncology

BLINCYTO / blinatumomab

In April, the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for subcutaneous blinatumomab in the treatment of adults with relapsed/refractory CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).
A Phase 1/2 study of subcutaneous blinatumomab is ongoing in the dose-expansion and optimization phase in adult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-negative B-ALL. The Company is planning to advance blinatumomab subcutaneous administration to a potentially registration-enabling Phase 2 portion of this study with initiation in H2 2025.
Golden Gate, a Phase 3 study of BLINCYTO alternating with low-intensity chemotherapy, is enrolling older adult patients with newly diagnosed Ph-negative B-ALL.
IMDELLTRA / tarlatamab

IMDELLTRA is the first and only FDA-approved delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting BiTE molecule.
In April, the Company announced that the global Phase 3 DeLLphi-304 study met its primary endpoint of improved overall survival at a planned interim analysis. This study evaluated IMDELLTRA compared to local standard-of-care chemotherapy as a treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who progressed on or after a single line of platinum-based chemotherapy. The safety profile for IMDELLTRA was consistent with its known profile. Together these randomized data have the potential to establish IMDELLTRA as a new standard of care in second-line SCLC. Detailed data from DeLLphi-304 will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) meeting (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) in June.
The Company is advancing a comprehensive, global clinical development program across extensive-stage and limited-stage SCLC:
DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with a programmed cell death protein ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, carboplatin and etoposide or separately in combination with PD-L1 alone, is ongoing in patients with first-line ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-305, a Phase 3 study of IMDELLTRA and durvalumab, is enrolling patients with first-line ES-SCLC in the maintenance setting.
DeLLphi-306, a Phase 3 study of IMDELLTRA following concurrent chemoradiation therapy, is enrolling patients with limited-stage SCLC.
DeLLphi-308, a Phase 1b study evaluating subcutaneous tarlatamab, is enrolling patients with second line or later ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-309, a Phase 2 study evaluating alternative intravenous dosing regimens in second-line ES-SCLC, is enrolling patients.
DeLLphi-310, a Phase 1b study, was initiated in patients with ES-SCLC evaluating IMDELLTRA in combination with YL201, a B7-H3 targeting antibody-drug conjugate, with or without anti-PD-L1.
DeLLphi-312, a Phase 3 study of first-line IMDELLTRA with carboplatin, etoposide and durvalumab is planned to initiate in patients with ES-SCLC by mid-2025.
Xaluritamig (AMG 509)

Xaluritamig is a first-in-class BiTE targeting six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 (STEAP1).
A Phase 3 study of xaluritamig is enrolling patients with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have previously been treated with taxane-based chemotherapy.
A Phase 1 study of xaluritamig monotherapy has completed enrollment of patients with mCRPC who have not yet received taxane-based chemotherapy and has also completed enrollment of patients with mCPRC who have previously received taxane-based chemotherapy in a fully outpatient treatment setting to further improve administration convenience. This study continues to enroll mCRPC patients into a combination treatment of xaluritamig and abiraterone.
A Phase 1b study evaluating neoadjuvant xaluritamig therapy prior to radical prostatectomy is enrolling patients with newly diagnosed localized intermediate or high–risk prostate cancer.
A Phase 1b study of xaluritamig is enrolling patients with high-risk biochemically recurrent prostate cancer after definitive therapy.
AMG 193

AMG 193 is a first-in-class small molecule methylthioadenosine (MTA)-cooperative protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitor.
A Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of AMG 193 is enrolling patients with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP)-null previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
A Phase 1/1b/2 study of AMG 193 is enrolling patients with advanced MTAP-null solid tumors in the dose-expansion portion of the study.
A Phase 1b study of AMG 193 alone or in combination with other therapies is enrolling patients with advanced MTAP-null thoracic malignancies.
A Phase 1b study of AMG 193 in combination with other therapies is enrolling patients with advanced MTAP-null gastrointestinal, biliary tract and pancreatic cancers.
A Phase 1/2 study of AMG 193 in combination with IDE397, an investigational methionine adenosyltransferase 2A (MAT2A) inhibitor, will be discontinued following a wind-down period.
Bemarituzumab

Bemarituzumab is a first-in-class fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b) targeting monoclonal antibody.
FORTITUDE-101, a Phase 3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy, is ongoing in patients with first-line gastric cancer. Data readout is anticipated in Q2 2025.
FORTITUDE-102, a Phase 1b/3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab, is ongoing in patients with first-line gastric cancer. Phase 3 data readout is anticipated in H2 2025.
FORTITUDE-103, a Phase 1b/2 study of bemarituzumab plus oral chemotherapy regimens with or without nivolumab, is enrolling patients with first-line gastric cancer.
FORTITUDE-301, a Phase 1b/2 basket study of bemarituzumab monotherapy, is ongoing in patients with solid tumors with FGFR2b overexpression.
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS

CodeBreaK 301, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix and FOLFIRI, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated CRC.
CodeBreaK 202 (CB202), a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS plus chemotherapy vs. pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated and PD-L1 negative advanced NSCLC.
Nplate

The final analysis of a Phase 3 study of Nplate as supportive care in chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in gastrointestinal malignancies is complete. Data from this study will be presented at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) in June.
Biosimilars

A randomized, double-blind pharmacokinetic similarity study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO (nivolumab) has completed enrollment of patients with resected stage III or stage IV melanoma in the adjuvant setting. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025.
A randomized, double-blind comparative clinical study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO is enrolling patients with treatment-naïve unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
A randomized, double-blind pharmacokinetic similarity study of ABP 234 compared with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) is enrolling patients with early-stage non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer as adjuvant treatment.
A randomized, double-blind combined pharmacokinetic/comparative clinical study of ABP 234 compared to KEYTRUDA is enrolling patients with advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
A randomized, double-blind pharmacokinetic similarity/comparative clinical study of ABP 692 compared to OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) was initiated and is currently enrolling patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
TEZSPIRE is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
AMG 104 is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
Rocatinlimab, formerly AMG 451/KHK4083, is being developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin.
Xaluritamig, formerly AMG 509, is being developed pursuant to a research collaboration with Xencor, Inc.
IDE397 is an investigational MAT2A inhibitor from IDEAYA Biosciences.
YL201 is an investigational B7-H3 targeting antibody-drug conjugate being developed by MediLink.
OPDIVO is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
KEYTRUDA is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.
OCREVUS is a registered trademark of Genentech, Inc.

Lilly reports first-quarter 2025 financial results and highlights pipeline momentum

On May 1, 2025 Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) reported its financial results for the first-quarter of 2025 (Press release, Eli Lilly, MAY 1, 2025, View Source [SID1234652438]).

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"Lilly had a solid start to the year, with 45% year-over-year revenue growth driven by strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound," said David A. Ricks, Lilly chair and CEO. "Our pipeline continued to deliver across key therapeutic areas, with product approvals in oncology and immunology, and the exciting success of our oral incretin, orforglipron, in the first of seven late-stage studies in diabetes and obesity. To support global demand for our newest medicines, we’re accelerating our manufacturing investments, as underscored by our recent announcement to build four new facilities."

Financial Results

$ in millions, except

per share data

First-Quarter

2025

2024

% Change

Revenue

$ 12,728.5

$ 8,768.0

45 %

Net income – Reported

2,759.3

2,242.9

23 %

Earnings per share – Reported

3.06

2.48

23 %

Net income – Non-GAAP

3,004.4

2,335.3

29 %

Earnings per share – Non-GAAP

3.34

2.58

29 %

A discussion of the non-GAAP financial measures is included below under "Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Selected Non-GAAP Adjusted Information (Unaudited)."

First-Quarter Reported Results

In Q1 2025, worldwide revenue was $12.73 billion, an increase of 45% compared with Q1 2024, driven by a 53% increase in volume, partially offset by a 6% decrease due to lower realized prices and a 2% unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates. Key Products1 revenue grew by $4.09 billion to $7.52 billion in Q1 2025, led by Mounjaro and Zepbound.

Revenue in the U.S. increased 49% to $8.49 billion, driven by a 57% increase in volume, partially offset by a 7% decrease due to lower realized prices. The increase in U.S. volume was driven by Zepbound and Mounjaro.

Revenue outside the U.S. increased 38% to $4.24 billion, driven by a 46% increase in volume. The volume increase outside the U.S. was driven primarily by Mounjaro and, to a lesser extent, Jardiance. Jardiance revenue included a one-time benefit of $370.0 million associated with an amendment to the company’s collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. Pursuant to the amendment, we and Boehringer Ingelheim adjusted commercialization responsibilities for Jardiance within certain markets.

Gross margin increased 48% to $10.50 billion in Q1 2025. Gross margin as a percent of revenue was 82.5%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points. The increase in gross margin percent was primarily driven by improved cost of production and favorable product mix, partially offset by lower realized prices.

In Q1 2025, research and development expenses increased 8% to $2.73 billion, or 21.5% of revenue, driven by continued investments in the company’s early and late-stage portfolio.

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased 26% to $2.47 billion in Q1 2025, primarily driven by promotional efforts supporting ongoing and future launches.

In Q1 2025, the company recognized acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) charges of $1.57 billion compared with $110.5 million in Q1 2024. The Q1 2025 charges primarily related to the acquisition of Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc.’s PI3Kα inhibitor program STX-478.

The effective tax rate was 20.2% in Q1 2025 compared with 11.6% in Q1 2024, primarily driven by the unfavorable tax impact of a non-deductible acquired IPR&D charge in Q1 2025. The 2025 and 2024 effective tax rates were impacted by discrete tax benefits in each period.

In Q1 2025, net income and earnings per share (EPS) were $2.76 billion and $3.06, respectively, compared with net income of $2.24 billion and EPS of $2.48 in Q1 2024. EPS in Q1 2025 and Q1 2024 included acquired IPR&D charges of $1.72 and $0.10, respectively.

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1 The Company defines Key Products as Ebglyss, Jaypirca, Kisunla, Mounjaro, Omvoh, Verzenio, and Zepbound.

First-Quarter Non-GAAP Measures

On a non-GAAP basis, Q1 2025 gross margin increased 47% to $10.63 billion. Gross margin as a percent of revenue was 83.5%, an increase of 1.0 percentage point. The increase in gross margin percent was primarily driven by improved cost of production and favorable product mix, partially offset by lower realized prices.

The effective tax rate on a non-GAAP basis was 20.2% in Q1 2025 compared with 11.9% in Q1 2024, primarily driven by the unfavorable tax impact of a non-deductible acquired IPR&D charge in Q1 2025. The 2025 and 2024 effective tax rates were impacted by discrete tax benefits in each period.

On a non-GAAP basis, Q1 2025 net income and EPS were $3.00 billion and $3.34, respectively, compared with net income of $2.34 billion and EPS of $2.58 in Q1 2024. Non-GAAP EPS in Q1 2025 and Q1 2024 included acquired IPR&D charges of $1.72 and $0.10, respectively.

For further detail on non-GAAP measures, see the reconciliation below as well as the "Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Selected Non-GAAP Adjusted Information (Unaudited)" table later in this press release.

First-Quarter

2025

2024

% Change

Earnings per share (reported)

$ 3.06

$ 2.48

23 %

Amortization of intangible assets

.11

.12

Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges

.03

Net losses (gains) on investments in equity securities

.13

(.02)

Earnings per share (non-GAAP)

$ 3.34

$ 2.58

29 %

Acquired IPR&D

1.72

.10

NM

Numbers may not add due to rounding

NM – not meaningful

Selected Revenue Highlights

(Dollars in millions)

First-Quarter

Selected Products

2025

2024

% Change

Mounjaro

$ 3,841.8

$ 1,806.5

113 %

Zepbound

2,311.9

517.4

NM

Verzenio

1,158.9

1,050.3

10 %

Total Revenue

12,728.5

8,768.0

45 %

NM – not meaningful

Mounjaro

For Q1 2025, worldwide Mounjaro revenue increased 113% to $3.84 billion. U.S. revenue was $2.66 billion, an increase of 75%, reflecting continued strong demand, partially offset by lower realized prices. Revenue outside the U.S. increased to $1.19 billion compared with $286.2 million in Q1 2024, primarily driven by volume growth, including entry into new markets, partially offset by lower realized prices.

Zepbound

For Q1 2025, U.S. Zepbound revenue was $2.31 billion, compared with $517.4 million in Q1 2024, primarily driven by increased demand, partially offset by lower realized prices.

Verzenio

For Q1 2025, worldwide Verzenio revenue increased 10% to $1.16 billion. U.S. revenue was $657.6 million, an increase of 3%, driven by higher realized prices. Increased demand was more than offset by wholesaler buying patterns and competitive dynamics. Revenue outside the U.S. was $501.3 million, an increase of 22%, primarily driven by volume growth, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.

Lilly shared numerous updates recently on key regulatory, clinical, business development and other events, including:

Regulatory

Lilly’s Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) recommended by CHMP for approval in the European
Union for adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
previously treated with a BTK inhibitor (announcement). Jaypirca was approved in
the EU subsequent to the positive CHMP opinion.

Lilly’s statement about the CHMP opinion issued for donanemab (announcement).

Clinical

Lilly’s oral GLP-1, orforglipron, demonstrated statistically significant efficacy results
and a safety profile consistent with injectable GLP-1 medicines in successful Phase
3 trial (announcement).

Lilly’s lepodisiran reduced levels of genetically inherited heart disease risk factor,
lipoprotein(a), by nearly 94% from baseline at the highest tested dose in adults with
elevated levels (announcement).

Lilly’s baricitinib delivered high rates of hair regrowth for adolescents with severe
alopecia areata in Phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS study (announcement).

Lilly’s EBGLYSS (lebrikizumab-lbkz) single monthly maintenance injection
achieved completely clear skin at three years in half of patients with moderate-to-
severe atopic dermatitis (announcement).

Most patients on Lilly’s Omvoh (mirikizumab-mrkz) for Crohn’s disease achieved
sustained clinical remission and endoscopic response at two years
(announcement).

Other

LillyDirect platform expands to facilitate access to Alzheimer’s disease care
(announcement).

Lilly plans to more than double U.S. manufacturing investment since 2020
exceeding $50 billion (announcement).

Lilly launches additional Zepbound vial doses and offers new savings for self-pay
patients (announcement).

For information on important public announcements, visit the news section of Lilly’s website.

2025 Financial Guidance

The company updated certain elements of its 2025 financial guidance to reflect the impact of the Q1 2025 acquired IPR&D charges.

The company reaffirms its previous 2025 revenue guidance and expects it to be between $58.0 billion and $61.0 billion.

The performance margin2 is still expected to be in the range of 40.5% and 42.5% on a reported basis and 41.5% and 43.5% on a non-GAAP basis.

Other income (expense) on a reported basis is now expected to be expense in the range of $850 million to $750 million due to net losses on investments in equity securities and is still expected to be expense in the range of $700 million to $600 million on a non-GAAP basis.

The 2025 estimated effective tax rate increased from approximately 16% to 17% on both a reported and non-GAAP basis, driven by the tax impact of the non-deductible acquired IPR&D charge incurred in Q1 2025.

Guidance for EPS for 2025 decreased to the range of $20.17 to $21.67 on a reported basis, driven by the acquired IPR&D charges and net losses on investments in equity securities and $20.78 to $22.28 on a non-GAAP basis, driven by the acquired IPR&D charges. The company’s updated 2025 financial guidance reflects adjustments shown in the reconciliation table below.

2025

Guidance

Earnings per share (reported)

$20.17 to $21.67

Amortization of intangible assets

.44

Asset impairment, restructuring, and other special charges

.03

Net losses on investments in equity securities

.13

Earnings per share (non-GAAP)

$20.78 to $22.28

Numbers may not add due to rounding

The following table summarizes the company’s updated 2025 financial guidance:

Prior

Updated(1) (2) (3)

Revenue

$58.0 to $61.0 billion

Unchanged

Performance Margin(4)

(reported)

40.5% to 42.5%

Unchanged

(non-GAAP)

41.5% to 43.5%

Unchanged

Other Income/(Expense) (reported)

($700) to ($600) million

($850) to ($750) million

Other Income/(Expense) (non-GAAP)

($700) to ($600) million

Unchanged

Tax Rate

Approx. 16%

Approx. 17%

Earnings per Share (reported)

$22.05 to $23.55

$20.17 to $21.67

Earnings per Share (non-GAAP)

$22.50 to $24.00

$20.78 to $22.28

(1) Non-GAAP guidance reflects adjustments presented in the earnings per share reconciliation table above.

(2) Guidance includes acquired IPR&D charges through Q1 2025 of $1.57 billion or $1.72 on a per share basis. Guidance does not include
acquired IPR&D either incurred, or expected to be incurred, after Q1 2025.

(3) This guidance is based on the existing tariff and trade environment as of May 1, 2025, and does not reflect any policy shifts, including
pharmaceutical sector tariffs, that could impact business.

(4) The Company defines performance margin as gross margin less R&D, Marketing, Selling, and Administrative, and Asset Impairment,
Restructuring and Other Charges divided by revenue.

Webcast of Conference Call

As previously announced, investors and the general public can access a live webcast of the Q1 2025 financial results conference call through a link on Lilly’s website at investor.lilly.com/webcasts-and-presentations. The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time today and will be available for replay via the website.

Sapience Therapeutics Announces Oral Presentation at the Upcoming 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Featuring Lucicebtide Phase 2 Results

On May 1, 2025 Sapience Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of peptide therapeutics to address oncogenic and immune dysregulation that drive cancer, reported that data from its Phase 2 clinical trial of lucicebtide (formerly known as ST101), a first-in-class antagonist of C/EBPβ, in patients with glioblastoma will be featured during an oral presentation at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, taking place May 30-June 3, 2025, in Chicago and online (Press release, Sapience Therapeutics, MAY 1, 2025, View Source [SID1234652461]).

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Presentation Details:

Title: "Use of lucicebtide (ST101) in glioblastoma patients by antagonism of C/EBPβ-dependent mesenchymal cell transition and immunosuppressive M2 macrophage polarization"
Abstract Number: 2016
Session Type and Title: Rapid Oral Abstract – Central Nervous System Tumors
Session Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm CDT
Presenting Author: Fabio M. Iwamoto, MD, Division of Neuro-Oncology, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

More information can be found on the 2025 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting website.

About Lucicebtide (formerly known as ST101)

Lucicebtide, a first-in-class antagonist of C/EBPβ, has completed the main portion of a Phase 2 dose expansion study in recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM) (NCT04478279). An ongoing window-of-opportunity sub-study is evaluating lucicebtide in combination with radiation and temozolomide in patients with newly diagnosed GBM (ndGBM) and as a monotherapy in patients with rGBM, with patients receiving ST101 before and after surgical resection in both cohorts. ST101 has been granted Fast Track designation for rGBM from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and orphan designations for glioma from the U.S. FDA and the European Commission.