Agenus Reports Phase II Data Demonstrating Immune Reprogramming and Durable Survival with Botensilimab, Balstilimab and agenT-797 in PD-1 Refractory Gastroesophageal Cancer

On April 17, 2026 Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology innovation, reported data from an investigator-initiated Phase II trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, investigating botensilimab (BOT) and balstilimab (BAL) in combination with agenT-797, MiNK’s allo-iNKT cell therapy, ramucirumab and paclitaxel in patients with advanced PD-1 refractory gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The data are being presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, taking place April 17-22, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

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This Phase II trial, which is the first to combine BOT and BAL with agenT-797 in patients with gastroesophageal cancer who progressed after frontline therapy, was designed to explore the role of immune priming and treatment sequencing. Patients received induction with agenT-797 (alone or plus BOT/BAL) followed by the full combination regimen, or initiated the combination without induction, with longitudinal biomarker sampling throughout. In this study (n=17), the regimen delivered a 77% DCR with long-term survival beyond 20 months in a subset, and the induction arm showed meaningful gains in PFS (6.9 vs. 3.5 months; HR 0.19; p=0.015) and OS (9.5 vs. 5.2 months), with 43% of induction-treated patients alive at both 12 and 18 months—underscoring that durability and survival may be the most clinically relevant endpoints in this PD-1 refractory population.

"These findings illustrate the mechanistic synergy of agenT-797 with botensilimab and balstilimab in this PD-1 refractory setting," said Dhan Chand, Ph.D., Vice President of Research at Agenus. "The induction approach promoted significant intratumoral infiltration of T cells and dendritic cells, the formation of organized tertiary lymphoid structures in on-treatment biopsy tissue from a patient with durable benefit, and activation of peripheral CD4 and CD8 T-cell populations. These changes are consistent with immune priming and tumor immune reprogramming, providing a biological rationale for the improved progression-free survival observed with the induction strategy."

Efficacy findings from the Phase II (n=17) study included:

DCR was observed in 77% of all treated patients, and long-term survival beyond 20 months was seen in a subset
Patients who received induction cycle had longer progression-free survival (PFS) than those treated without induction, with median PFS of 6.9 months versus 3.5 months (HR 0.19; p=0.015), supporting the potential importance of immune priming and treatment sequencing.
Median overall survival (OS) was 9.5 months in the induction cohort versus 5.2 months without induction, with 43% of induction-treated patients alive at both 12 and 18 months, compared with 20% and 0%, respectively, in the non-induction cohort.
The study did not meet its primary endpoint of ORR; however, disease control and longer-term survival observed in a subset of patients support further study of this approach.
Correlative analyses showed that treatment with BOT, BAL, and agenT-797 was associated with significant intratumoral T cell and dendritic cell infiltration, the formation of organized tertiary lymphoid structures in on-treatment biopsies from a patient with prolonged benefit, and activation of peripheral CD4 and CD8 T cells.

The safety profile was consistent with the component agents. The most common treatment-emergent adverse events among all patients included fatigue, fever, diarrhea, anorexia, nausea and mucositis. Immune-related adverse events included dermatitis, colitis, gastritis, enteritis, hepatitis and hypothyroidism.

Additional analysis of the full biospecimen dataset is ongoing and is expected to provide further insight into immune mechanisms, optimal sequencing, and potential biomarkers that could help identify patients most likely to benefit.

Presentation Details:

Abstract Title: A phase II study of agenT-797, botensilimab (BOT) and balstilimab (BAL) in PD-1 refractory gastroesophageal cancer (GEC)
Presenter: Samuel L. Cytryn M.D.; Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Session Name: Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trials
Date/Time: April 20, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM PT; 5:00-8:00 PM EDT
Poster Section: 52
Abstract No.: CT166

(Press release, Agenus, APR 17, 2026, View Source [SID1234664492])

Olema Oncology Announces Preclinical Data for Palazestrant and OP-3136 at the 2026 AACR Annual Meeting

On April 17, 2026 Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Olema" or "Olema Oncology", Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapies for breast cancer and beyond, reported new preclinical data for palazestrant, a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) and selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), alone and in combination with OP-3136, a novel small molecule that potently and selectively inhibits acetyltransferase 6 (KAT6) inhibitor. The data will be presented in two poster presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting taking place April 17-22 in San Diego, California.

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"We are very excited to share, for the first time ever, data that confirm the mechanism by which palazestrant completely blocks estrogen receptor transcription and signaling by recruiting the corepressor protein NCoR1," said David C. Myles, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Olema Oncology. "Further, the synergistic anti-tumor activity of OP-3136 combined with palazestrant in preclinical models highlights the role that both complete ER antagonism and KAT6 inhibition play in addressing acquired resistance associated with metastatic disease. We are pleased to continue to explore the potential of this combination in our ongoing Phase 1 study of OP-3136 and look forward to announcing top-line data from our Phase 3 OPERA-01 trial of palazestrant monotherapy, which is anticipated this fall."

Poster Presentation Details
Title: Palazestrant directly recruits the corepressor protein NCoR1 in vitro leading to complete antagonism of estrogen receptor alpha
Poster/Abstract: 2950
Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics: Cellular Responses to Anticancer Drugs
Date/Time: April 20, 2026, from 2:00pm-5:00pm PT / 5:00pm-8:00pm ET

Key findings:

Palazestrant completely blocks estrogen-driven transcription and demonstrates robust anti-tumor activity in vitro.
In a split-luciferase assay, palazestrant was shown to fully recruit the corepressor, NCoR1, enabling complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonism.
In both ESR1 wild-type and mutant models, palazestrant more potently suppressed ER-regulated and cell-cycle genes, including PGR and GREB1, than selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), delivering complete inhibition of tumor cell proliferation without partial agonist effects.

These findings position palazestrant as a differentiated endocrine therapy designed to achieve deeper, more consistent ER pathway suppression in estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer.

Title: Palazestrant, a CERAN, in combination with OP-3136, a KAT6 inhibitor, synergistically downregulates cell proliferation and metastasis related gene signatures
Poster/Abstract: 2949
Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics: Cellular Responses to Anticancer Drugs
Date/Time: April 20, 2026, from 2:00pm-5:00pm PT / 5:00pm-8:00pm ET

Key findings:

Combining OP-3136 with palazestrant drives synergistic anti-tumor activity in in vivo ER+/HER2- breast cancer models, which is mediated by suppression of cell-cycle and estrogen receptor-driven oncogenic signaling processes.
The combination of OP-3136 plus palazestrant downregulates genes associated with MYC, E2F, and G2M more effectively than either agent alone or OP-3136 in combination with fulvestrant.
Combining OP-3136 with palazestrant or fulvestrant suppresses expression of genes associated with MTORC1 signaling, indicating that targeting KAT6 and ER-alpha can suppress mechanisms of acquired resistance.

These findings provide a strong biological rationale for advancing palazestrant in combination with OP-3136 for the treatment of ER+ metastatic breast cancer.

Copies of these posters will be available on the Publications page of Olema’s website in alignment with the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) embargo. Additional information, including abstracts, is available on the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting website.

(Press release, Olema Oncology, APR 17, 2026, View Source [SID1234664508])

Abbott Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results; Updates Guidance to Reflect Acquisition of Exact Sciences

On April 16, 2026 Abbott today (NYSE: ABT) reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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First-quarter sales increased 7.8 percent on a reported basis and 3.7 percent on a comparable basis.
First-quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.61 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.15, which excludes specified items and reflects growth of 6 percent.
On March 23, 2026, Abbott completed its acquisition of Exact Sciences, establishing the company as a leader in the oncology diagnostics market and adding a new high-growth vertical to Abbott’s portfolio.
Abbott projects full-year 2026 comparable sales growth of 6.5% to 7.5%1.
Abbott projects full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $5.38 to $5.58, which includes $0.20 of dilution related to the acquisition of Exact Sciences.
In January, Abbott announced a collaboration with AtaCor Medical to develop a next-generation extravascular implantable cardioverter (EV-ICD) system designed to deliver defibrillation therapy to people living with life-threatening heart rhythms.
In February, Abbott announced positive early results from the VERITAS study that show clinically meaningful closure rates of the investigational Amulet 360 Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluder, a next-generation device designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
In March, Abbott announced results from the FreeDM2 randomized controlled trial, demonstrating that people with Type 2 diabetes on basal insulin who used FreeStyle Libre achieved a 0.6% reduction in HbA1c and spent 2.5 more hours per day in the healthy glucose range compared to fingerstick monitoring.
"Our first-quarter results were aligned with our expectations to start the year," said Robert B. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "The acquisition of Exact Sciences adds another high-growth business to the Abbott portfolio, further strengthening our confidence in delivering accelerating growth as we move through the year."

FIRST-QUARTER BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Comparable sales growth:
Management believes that measuring sales growth on a comparable basis is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the business. Comparable sales growth includes the prior and current year sales of Exact Sciences, a cancer diagnostics company that Abbott acquired on March 23, 2026. Comparable sales growth excludes the impact of foreign exchange and revenue in both the prior and current year related to compensation payments that Abbott’s Structural Heart business received as part of a multi-year agreement with a competitor. The final payment under this agreement was recognized in the first quarter of 2026.

Note: In order to compute results excluding the impact of exchange rates, current year U.S. dollar sales are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the current year average foreign exchange rates and then those amounts are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the prior year average foreign exchange rates.

First Quarter 2026 Results (1Q26)

Sales 1Q26 ($ in millions)

Total Company

Nutrition

Diagnostics

Established
Pharmaceuticals

Medical Devices

U.S.

4,274

844

905

—

2,523

International

6,890

1,173

1,275

1,426

3,016

Total reported

11,164

2,017

2,180

1,426

5,539

% Change vs. 1Q25

U.S.

2.5

(11.6)

3.8

n/a

7.9

International

11.3

(1.5)

7.8

13.2

18.0

Total reported

7.8

(6.0)

6.1

13.2

13.2

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

3.8

(7.7)

2.5

9.0

8.1

Comparable sales growth

3.7

(7.7)

1.8

9.0

8.5

U.S.

2.5

(11.6)

2.0

n/a

8.7

International

4.6

(4.7)

1.6

9.0

8.3

Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of comparable sales growth.

Nutrition

First Quarter 2026 Results (1Q26)

Sales 1Q26 ($ in millions)

Total

Pediatric

Adult

U.S.

844

511

333

International

1,173

442

731

Total reported

2,017

953

1,064

% Change vs. 1Q25

U.S.

(11.6)

(13.0)

(9.2)

International

(1.5)

(2.6)

(0.9)

Total reported

(6.0)

(8.5)

(3.6)

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

(7.7)

(9.7)

(5.9)

Comparable sales growth

(7.7)

(9.7)

(5.9)

U.S.

(11.6)

(13.0)

(9.2)

International

(4.7)

(5.3)

(4.3)

Worldwide Nutrition sales decreased 6.0 percent on a reported basis and 7.7 percent on a comparable basis in the first quarter.

Results in the quarter reflect the impact of lower sales volumes compared to the prior year and the effect of strategic pricing actions implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025. These pricing actions, together with the launch of several new products, are expected to contribute to improved volume growth over the course of the year.

Diagnostics*

First Quarter 2026 Results (1Q26)

Sales 1Q26 ($ in millions)

Total

Core Laboratory

Cancer Diagnostics

Rapid/Molecular
Diagnostics

U.S.

905

347

93

465

International

1,275

925

3

347

Total reported

2,180

1,272

96

812

% Change vs. 1Q25

U.S.

3.8

4.5

n/a

(13.8)

International

7.8

9.5

n/a

2.8

Total reported

6.1

8.1

n/a

(7.4)

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

2.5

3.3

n/a

(9.6)

Comparable sales growth

1.8

3.3

13.4

(9.6)

U.S.

2.0

4.5

13.2

(13.8)

International

1.6

2.8

19.2

(2.7)

*Beginning in 2026, Abbott aggregated its previously reported Rapid Diagnostics, Molecular Diagnostics, and Point of Care businesses into the Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics business. On March 23, 2026, Abbott completed the acquisition of Exact Sciences. Following the acquisition, the sales of Exact Sciences are presented as Abbott’s Cancer Diagnostics business.

Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of comparable sales growth.

Worldwide Diagnostics sales increased 6.1 percent on a reported basis and increased 1.8 percent on a comparable basis.

Worldwide Core Laboratory Diagnostics results were driven by growth in the U.S., Europe and Latin America. Sales of Core Laboratory diagnostic tests increased on both a year-over-year and sequential basis.

Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics results reflect lower demand for respiratory virus tests due to a weaker respiratory virus season compared to the prior year.

Results in Cancer Diagnostics reflect Abbott’s acquisition of Exact Sciences, which closed on March 23, 2026. Growth in Cancer Diagnostics was driven by double-digit growth of Cologuard and sales of Cancerguard, a multi-cancer screening test that launched last year.

Established Pharmaceuticals

First Quarter 2026 Results (1Q26)

Sales 1Q26 ($ in millions)

Total

Key Emerging
Markets

Other

U.S.

—

—

—

International

1,426

1,089

337

Total reported

1,426

1,089

337

% Change vs. 1Q25

U.S.

n/a

n/a

n/a

International

13.2

12.9

14.1

Total reported

13.2

12.9

14.1

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

9.0

9.4

7.9

Comparable sales growth

9.0

9.4

7.9

U.S.

n/a

n/a

n/a

International

9.0

9.4

7.9

Established Pharmaceuticals sales increased 13.2 percent on a reported basis and 9.0 percent on a comparable basis in the first quarter.

Key Emerging Markets include several emerging countries that represent the most attractive long-term growth opportunities for Abbott’s branded generics product portfolio. Sales in these geographies increased 12.9 percent on a reported basis and 9.4 percent on a comparable basis, led by double-digit growth in several countries across the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.

Medical Devices

First Quarter 2026 Results (1Q26)

Sales 1Q26 ($ in millions)

Total

Rhythm
Management

Electro-

physiology*

Heart
Failure

Vascular

Structural
Heart*

Neuro-
modulation

Diabetes
Care

U.S.

2,523

339

378

292

291

224

177

822

International

3,016

345

410

97

486

354

66

1,258

Total reported

5,539

684

788

389

777

578

243

2,080

% Change vs. 1Q25

U.S.

7.9

11.5

13.7

11.4

8.6

(9.5)

0.7

9.8

International

18.0

22.9

19.6

25.2

10.0

25.2

27.2

16.6

Total reported

13.2

17.0

16.7

14.6

9.5

9.0

6.8

13.8

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

8.1

12.5

12.5

12.2

4.9

3.6

4.1

7.4

Comparable sales growth

8.5

12.5

12.5

12.2

4.9

6.8

4.1

7.4

U.S.

8.7

11.5

13.7

11.4

8.6

(3.6)

0.7

9.8

International

8.3

13.5

11.2

14.9

2.7

15.0

15.5

5.7

*Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder device and related accessories were transferred from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology on Jan. 1, 2026. As a result, $46 million of sales in the first quarter of 2025 were moved from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology.

Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of comparable sales growth.

Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 13.2 percent on a reported basis and 8.5 percent on a comparable basis in the first quarter.

Sales growth in the quarter was led by double-digit growth in Electrophysiology, Heart Failure and Rhythm Management.

In Diabetes Care, sales of continuous glucose monitors grew 14.2 percent on a reported basis and 7.6 percent on a comparable basis.

Abbott’s Financial Guidance
Abbott projects full-year 2026 comparable sales growth of 6.5% to 7.5%.

Abbott projects full-year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $5.38 to $5.58, which includes $0.20 of dilution related to the acquisition of Exact Sciences.

Abbott projects second-quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.25 to $1.31.

Abbott has not provided the related GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis for these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures because the company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the timing and impact of certain items such as restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, charges for intangible asset impairments, acquisition-related expenses, and foreign exchange, which could significantly impact Abbott’s results in accordance with GAAP.

Abbott Declares 409th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
On Feb. 20, 2026, the board of directors of Abbott declared the company’s quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share. Abbott’s cash dividend is payable May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026.

Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.

(Press release, Abbott, APR 16, 2026, View Source [SID1234664428])

Bold Therapeutics’ Clinical-Stage Anticancer Agent BOLD-100 Demonstrates Protective Effects Against Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

On April 16, 2026 Bold Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that was founded to develop and commercialize novel metallotherapeutics, reported new data highlighting the ability of its lead asset, BOLD-100, to demonstrate protective effects against chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

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BOLD-100 is a first-in-class, ruthenium-based anticancer agent in Phase 2 clinical development for advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in combination with the chemotherapy regimen FOLFOX. BOLD-100 plus FOLFOX improves overall survival and progression-free survival in patients, including advanced colon (mCRC), gastric (GC), and bile duct cancers (BTC). While FOLFOX is a standard-of-care therapy for GI cancers, its clinical utility is limited by acute and chronic peripheral neuropathies which present in the majority of patients. Remarkably, in the ongoing Phase 2 development of BOLD-100, significantly lower than expected incidence of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) was observed in patients treated with BOLD-100 plus FOLFOX. Compared to FOLFOX alone historical benchmarks, BOLD-100 plus FOLFOX any-grade neuropathy was:

Colorectal Cancer; 14% vs 53% benchmark
Biliary tract cancer; 35% vs 58% benchmark
Gastric Cancer; 19% vs 63% benchmark
"These clinical findings are promising given the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among patients undergoing chemotherapy," said Mark Bazett, PhD, Senior Director of Preclinical Development. "The potential to improve patient outcomes while simultaneously improving quality of life is a key differentiating characteristic of BOLD-100. Our upcoming AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) presentation validates these important results in a range of preclinical models, and provides mechanistic understanding."

Bold Therapeutics will be attending the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual meeting later this month in San Diego from April 17-22, where they will present advanced in vivo and in vitro preclinical modelling of BOLD-100’s neuroprotection, along with mechanism of action data.

Abstract Title: Clinical-stage Anticancer Agent BOLD-100 Demonstrates Protective Effects Against Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Session Time: April 21, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 14; Poster Board 11
Presentation Number: 5753

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Bold Therapeutics is currently advancing BOLD-100 through a global Phase 2 randomized controlled trial across sites in Canada, European Union, and South Korea. This trial is investigating BOLD-100’s anticancer efficacy but also includes important quality of life questionnaires focused on its neuroprotective potential. Please visit ClinicalTrials.gov for more information (NCT04421820).

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TME Pharma Announces Publication of NOX-A12 “Triple Therapy” Phase 1/2 Expansion Arm A Findings from GLORIA trial in Nature Communications

On April 16, 2026 TME Pharma N.V. (Euronext Growth Paris: ALTME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel therapies for braincancer and eye diseases, reported a Nature Communications article on the results from the Phase 1/2 expansion Arm A cohort of the GLORIA trial testing NOX-A12 + radiotherapy + anti-VEGF "triple therapy" in glioblastoma patients.

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The article in the scientific peer-reviewed high-impact journal, Nature Communications, describes results of the expansion cohort Arm A in TME Pharma’s Phase 1/2 GLORIA trial. In this arm, chemotherapy-resistant (MGMT unmethylated) glioblastoma patients with residual tumor after surgery received NOX-A12 + radiotherapy + anti-VEGF (bevacizumab) "Triple Therapy". The authors noted that overall survival (OS) of patients receiving NOX-A12 Triple Therapy significantly outperformed two different cohorts of similar patients external to the trial who received standard of care treatment, and further noted that due to the conservative trial design, the study "likely underestimates survival compared with most contemporary trials."

As already disclosed in the March 5, 2024 press release, the GLORIA trial has been amended to allow inclusion of 100 additional patients in a randomized, controlled Phase 2 part of the trial composed of 5 additional arms (Expansion Group Arms D through H) to assess three different doses of NOX-A12 in the Triple Therapy, one dose of NOX-A12 + radiotherapy and standard of care. It is planned to initiate this Phase 2 part of the trial once appropriate partnerships are in place.

The findings described in the publication demonstrate the potential and value of TME Pharma’s NOX-A12 asset. TME Pharma remains confident in its strategy to search for a strategic partner to outlicense NOX-A12with the goal of bringing NOX-A12 to market authorization. As communicated on January 5, 2026, TME Pharma continues its active discussions with potential partners for the NOX-A12 program.

As indicated in its press release of March 9, 2026, TME Pharma’s financial runway now extends to Q2-2027, providing the company with the flexibility to identify the optimal partnership for NOX-A12.

Diede van den Ouden, CEO of TME Pharma, said: "We are encouraged by the publication in Nature Communications, which underscore the scientific validity of our approach. We remain fully committed to bringing NOX-A12 to success and believe that a strategic partnership is the optimal path forward. With our extended cash runway, we are well-positioned to continue our negotiations with potential partners."

(Press release, TME Pharma, APR 16, 2026, View Source [SID1234664460])