Daraxonrasib Demonstrates Unprecedented Overall Survival Benefit in Pivotal Phase 3 RASolute 302 Clinical Trial in Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

On April 13, 2026 Revolution Medicines, a late-stage clinical oncology company developing targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers, reported positive topline results from its global, randomized, controlled Phase 3 RASolute 302 clinical trial evaluating daraxonrasib in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who had been previously treated. Daraxonrasib taken orally once daily demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with standard of care cytotoxic chemotherapy delivered intravenously. In the overall (intent-to-treat) study population, daraxonrasib demonstrated a median OS of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for chemotherapy, with a hazard ratio of 0.40 (p < 0.0001). Daraxonrasib was generally well tolerated, with a manageable safety profile and with no new safety signals.

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Based on the results from this first interim analysis, all PFS and OS endpoint results are considered final. Revolution Medicines intends to submit these data to global regulatory authorities, including to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as part of a future New Drug Application under a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, and for presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting.

"For patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, new treatment options are urgently needed to increase survival time and improve quality of life," said Brian M. Wolpin, M.D., M.P.H., professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, director of the Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and principal investigator for the RASolute 302 trial. "The widely anticipated results of this study indicate that daraxonrasib provides a clear and highly meaningful step forward for patients with pancreatic cancer who have experienced progression on prior treatment, typically chemotherapy. I believe that this new approach is a very important advance for the field that I expect will be practice-changing for physicians and improve the care for patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer."

Pancreatic cancer is the most RAS-addicted of all major cancers, with more than 90% of patients harboring tumors driven by mutations in RAS proteins. These mutations span a range of RAS variants that fuel aggressive tumor behavior. Daraxonrasib, a multi-selective inhibitor of RAS(ON) proteins, is the first investigational agent in a novel class of RAS inhibitors designed to address a diverse and broad spectrum of oncogenic RAS drivers.

The RASolute 302 trial enrolled patients with pancreatic tumors harboring a wide range of RAS variants, as well as those without an identified RAS mutation. The primary endpoints of the trial were PFS and OS in patients with tumors harboring RAS G12 mutations. Secondary endpoints assessed PFS and OS in all enrolled patients (the intent-to-treat population), including those with tumors with and without (wild type) an identified RAS mutation.

"In this pivotal trial, daraxonrasib as a targeted medicine delivered a dramatic improvement in overall survival in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer compared to standard of care chemotherapy, consistent with earlier findings. These results represent a potentially transformative advance for patients and underscore daraxonrasib’s potential to redefine the treatment landscape. We are moving with urgency toward global regulatory submissions and remain committed to rapidly advancing this therapy for patients with a broad range of RAS-addicted cancers. We are deeply grateful to the patients, families, investigators, and study teams whose participation made the RASolute 302 trial possible, and we look forward to sharing detailed results with the scientific and clinical communities," commented Mark A. Goldsmith, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and chairman of Revolution Medicines.

Dr. Goldsmith added, "We believe these results firmly validate our pioneering approach to targeting common RAS-addicted cancers through RAS(ON) inhibition, exemplified today by four clinical-stage, investigational drugs with differentiated profiles. This class of inhibitors reflects more than 15 years of investment in groundbreaking scientific research, including creative work from Warp Drive Bio, acquired by Revolution Medicines in 2018, which established the initial technology foundation we have developed into a robust innovation engine for delivering and sustaining our compelling pipeline."

About the RASolute 302 Clinical Trial

RASolute 302 (NCT06625320) is an ongoing, global, randomized Phase 3 registrational clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of daraxonrasib as a monotherapy in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). In the trial, patients were randomized to receive either an oral dose of 300 mg daraxonrasib once daily or investigator’s choice of standard of care cytotoxic chemotherapy. The trial enrolled patients with metastatic PDAC harboring a wide range of RAS variants, including those with RAS G12 mutations (such as G12D, G12V, and G12R), as well as patients without an identified tumor RAS mutation (wild type).

The primary endpoints of RASolute 302 are progression-free survival (PFS), as assessed by a Blinded Independent Central Review, and overall survival (OS) in patients with tumors harboring RAS G12 mutations. Secondary endpoints include PFS and OS in all enrolled patients (the intent-to-treat population) encompassing patients with and without identified tumor RAS mutations, as well as objective response rate, duration of response, and patient-reported quality of life.

About Daraxonrasib

Daraxonrasib is an investigational, oral RAS(ON) multi-selective, non-covalent inhibitor that is not approved by any regulatory authority, including in the United States or Europe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted daraxonrasib Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) harboring G12 mutations. In addition, daraxonrasib was selected for the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot program, which is intended to accelerate the development and review of therapies aligned with U.S. national health priorities.

Daraxonrasib is designed to target cancers driven by a broad range of common RAS mutations, including PDAC, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and colorectal cancer. It is currently being evaluated in four global Phase 3 registrational trials, including three in PDAC and one in NSCLC.

Daraxonrasib works by suppressing RAS signaling through inhibition of the interaction between both wild-type and mutant RAS(ON) proteins and their downstream effectors.

About Pancreatic Cancer and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies, characterized by its typically late-stage diagnosis, resistance to standard chemotherapy, and high mortality rate. In the U.S., recent estimates indicate that annually approximately 60,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and about 50,000 people will die from this aggressive disease.1

Due to the lack of early symptoms and detection methods, approximately 80% of patients are diagnosed with PDAC at an advanced or metastatic stage. It is the most commonly RAS-addicted of all major cancers, and more than 90% of patients have tumors that harbor RAS mutations.2 Metastatic PDAC remains one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., with a five-year survival rate of approximately 3%.

(Press release, Revolution Medicines, APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664325])

Senti Biosciences to Present on Logic-Gated Cell Therapies in Educational Session at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

On April 13, 2026 Senti Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNTI) ("Senti Bio"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation cell and gene therapies using its proprietary Gene Circuit platform, reported that Timothy Lu, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Senti, will present at the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026, taking place April 17–22, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Lu will participate in an educational session titled "Engineered NK Cells: From Innate Immunity to Clinical Innovation." The session will highlight advances in the development of Senti’s engineered Logic-Gated SENTI-202 cell therapy and the broader potential for Logic Gates to address a wide range of unmet needs in oncology.

Presentation Details:

Session Title: Engineered NK Cells: From Innate Immunity to Clinical Innovation
Session Type: Educational Session
Presenter: Timothy Lu, Co-Founder & CEO, Senti Biosciences
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM PT
Location: AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026, San Diego, CA
"We are honored to contribute to this important educational session at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper)," said Dr. Lu. "Our Logic-Gated cell therapies selectively kill cancer cells while protecting healthy cells. Enhanced therapeutic windows from Logic Gates enable the treatment of cancers for which conventional single-target biologics, such as T cell engagers and antibody-drug conjugates, and conventional single-target cell therapies are unable to perform. We look forward to sharing insights from our recent SENTI-202 clinical trial results in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia and other applications of our Logic Gates to improve precision and efficacy for cancer therapies."

The AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting is one of the leading global conferences for cancer research, bringing together scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. For more information, please visit the conference website.

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Royalty Pharma and revolution medicines aggreement

On April 13, 2026, Revolution Medicines, Inc. ("Revolution Medicines") reported positive Phase 3 results from the RASolute 302 trial for daraxonrasib, an oral RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor, in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who had been previously treated. The trial met all primary and key secondary endpoints, including progression-free survival and overall survival. Based on these results, Revolution Medicines intends to submit these data to global regulatory authorities, including to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of a future New Drug Application under a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher.

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In June 2025, Royalty Pharma (the "Company") and Revolution Medicines announced a $2 billion funding agreement, consisting of a synthetic royalty of up to $1.25 billion on daraxonrasib and a senior secured loan of up to $750 million.

Royalty Pharma funded $250 million upfront and today’s announcement triggered an additional $250 million in funding to Revolution Medicines. With the second tranche, Royalty Pharma is now entitled to total tiered royalties of 4.55% on daraxonrasib sales (and zoldonrasib if approved in an overlapping daraxonrasib indication) between $0 billion to $2 billion, 2.50% on sales between $2 billion to $4 billion and 1.00% on sales between $4 billion to $8 billion.

There is an additional $750 million in synthetic royalty funding available to Revolution Medicines at their option following the achievement of certain regulatory, commercial and clinical milestones related to daraxonrasib, including the next $250 million available on FDA approval in metastatic PDAC. Should Revolution Medicines fully draw on the remaining $750 million in synthetic royalty funding, Royalty Pharma’s royalty rate on daraxonrasib would increase to 7.80% on sales between $0 billion to $2 billion, 4.55% on sales between $2 billion to $4 billion and 2.40% on sales between $4 billion to $8 billion.

Furthermore, Royalty Pharma is providing a senior secured term loan of up to $750 million in three tranches, and the first $250 million tranche must be drawn following FDA approval of daraxonrasib for metastatic PDAC. The two additional $250 million tranches are available at Revolution Medicines’ option based on the achievement of certain trailing four-quarter net sales milestones for daraxonrasib.

(Filing, 8-K, Royalty Pharma , APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664326])

ImPact Biotech Presents Preliminary Data from Phase 1 Study of Padeliporfin VTP in LA-PDAC at SIR 2026 and Provides Strategic Business Update

On April 13, 2026 ImPact Biotech, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing Padeliporfin Vascular Targeted Photodynamic therapy (VTP) to treat a range of solid tumors, reported positive preliminary results from the Company’s ongoing Phase 1 study of Padeliporfin VTP treatment in patients with unresectable locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (LA-PDAC). These data will be shared in a late-breaking podium presentation at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Meeting taking place April 11-15, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. Early clinical observations of Padeliporfin in LA-PDAC support advancement of the program, while the Company is pursuing strategic partnering opportunities to support the commercialization of its low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) program.

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"These initial results from our ongoing trial in LA-PDAC spotlight the emerging clinical profile behind our strategic advancement of this program. At the lowest dose, Padeliporfin VTP has so far not only demonstrated a well-tolerated profile – consistent with the robust body of data generated across indications – but, importantly, also shown promising signs of clinical efficacy highlighting its potential to convert patients with unresectable tumors to become eligible for surgery," said Eyal Morag, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of ImPact Biotech. "For such a large, high-need set of patients with limited treatment options aside from surgery, Padeliporfin VTP has the potential to expand the treatable population by selectively ablating the tumor near major arteries to safely allow for resection of the residual tumor tissue. We are strongly encouraged by the initial responses from the first cohort and look forward to providing additional updates on the program this year."

The Phase 1 LA-PDAC trial is a two-part dose-escalation and expansion study evaluating Padeliporfin VTP in patients with vascular encasement deeming them ineligible for surgical resection. The primary objective in Part A of this trial is to assess safety and determine the optimal light dose to progress into Part B for further evaluation. Secondary objectives are to assess preliminary efficacy, as patients are evaluated following treatment to determine eligibility for pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure).

As of December 4, 2025, the data cut-off for the podium presentation at SIR, three patients had completed follow-up from initial treatment in the lowest dose cohort (200 mW/cm) and were evaluable for potential surgery.

Key preliminary results from the Phase 1 study of Padeliporfin VTP in LA-PDAC:

Clinical Profile:

2 of the 3 (66%) patients successfully underwent surgery following Padeliporfin VTP treatment with low light dose of 200 mW/cm, with the third patient remaining ineligible for surgery due to a mesenteric tumor spread unrelated to the VTP procedure.

Safety and Tolerability Profile:

Padeliporfin VTP was well-tolerated with no complications observed related to arterial injury, thrombosis, ischemia, or other VTP-related morbidity, consistent with previous data obtained from prior clinical studies.
No select treatment-related adverse effects (sTRAE) or dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) were observed in any patients.

ImPact has completed patient enrollment in the second cohort of the Phase 1 dose-escalation study and expects to report additional data throughout 2026. Subject to future discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Company believes the program may have potential to move directly into a registrational study.

"Given PDAC’s large addressable market and potential for an efficient development path forward, this program represents a compelling near-term opportunity for ImPact," said Barak Palatchi, Chief Executive Officer of ImPact Biotech. "The significant platform potential demonstrated by Padeliporfin VTP across several indications has enabled us to strategically pursue opportunities with the greatest potential for patient impact and long-term value. While we continue to generate promising and validating results with our late-stage UTUC program, we believe that advancing this program with the right strategic partner, supported by a commercial infrastructure and resources to accelerate launch, will maximize its impact for patients and allow our team and resources to focus on what we do best."

Topline data from the Phase 3 ENLIGHTED trial in low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) and submission of a new drug application (NDA) for Padeliporfin VTP to the FDA are anticipated in 2026.

Presentation Details:

Title: Intra-Arterial (IA) Padeliporfin Vascular-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy (VTP): Ongoing Multicenter, Phase I Light Dose Escalation Study in Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (LA-PDAC)

Presenter: Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, M.D., Professor of Radiology, University of California, Irvine
Session Title: Late-breaking Abstracts 2
Session Date & Time: Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:21 PM ET

About PDAC
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths, with a five-year survival rate of approximately 10% – the lowest among all solid tumors. At diagnosis, only about 20% of patients have resectable or borderline resectable disease, while the remaining 80% present with unresectable tumors that are either locally advanced or have distant metastases. Patients with unresectable tumors have limited therapeutic options and while prognoses have improved significantly in the last decade, only about 5% of patients will survive for 10 years or more following diagnosis. Therapeutic options for treatable patients remain limited and underscore significant unmet need for innovative treatments that can improve survival and quality of life.

(Press release, ImPact Biotech, APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664342])

Transgene Completes Patient Randomization in Phase 2 Part of Clinical Trial Evaluating TG4050 in the Adjuvant Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

On April 13, 2026 Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, reported the completion of patient randomization in the Phase 2 part of the Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating TG4050, an individualized neoantigen therapeutic vaccine (INTV) developed from Transgene’s myvac platform.

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38 patients have been randomized in the Phase 2 part of the Phase 1/2 trial for adjuvant treatment of head and neck cancer (HNSCC1). With the primary endpoint of the trial being 2-year disease-free survival (DFS), Transgene is advancing the study and expects to communicate top line results by the end of Q1 2028.

TG4050 is designed to stimulate a strong and individualized immune response aimed at preventing relapse in patients following surgery and adjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy.

Dr. Alessandro Riva, MD, Chairman and CEO of Transgene, commented: "Completing randomization in the Phase 2 part of the study is an important milestone for TG4050 and for our myvac platform and confirms the expected readout timing of the primary endpoint of the Phase 1/2 trial by the end of Q1 2028, while we plan to release first immunological data in H2 2026. We are grateful to the patients, investigators and site personnel who contribute to advancing this promising, individualized immunotherapy. We look forward to the upcoming analyses as we continue our efforts to provide an innovative individualized treatment option for patients diagnosed with operable squamous head and neck cancer."

The primary objective of the randomized multicenter Phase 1/2 trial (NCT04183166) is to compare the efficacy of TG4050 as a single agent versus watchful waiting in the adjuvant treatment of locoregionally advanced HPV-negative head and neck cancer (HNSCC).

The primary endpoint of the trial is 2-year disease-free survival (DFS) and is expected to read out as soon as all patients from the Phase 2 part achieve 2-year follow-up from randomization unless an event (relapse, death) occurs earlier, with results anticipated by the end of Q1 2028.

Data from patients in the Phase 1 part of the trial have already shown that multiple subcutaneous injections of TG4050 were well-tolerated with no unexpected safety signals.
3-year DFS follow-up of Phase 1 patients is expected in Q2/Q3 2026.

TG4050, as a monotherapy, met all trial endpoints in the Phase 1 part of the trial and induced long-lasting immune responses to vaccine neoantigens that were sustained for up to two years after treatment initiation. All patients treated with TG4050 were disease-free at 2-years (median follow-up: 30 months), confirming robust clinical proof of principle.

The positive clinical and translational data2 suggest that individualized treatment with TG4050 has the potential to prevent cancer relapses when administered as monotherapy in an adjuvant treatment regimen in patients with high risk, resected, locally advanced HPV-negative HNSCC.

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