Personalis and Collaborators to Highlight Ultrasensitive ctDNA Data and New Therapy Resistance Tracking Capabilities at AACR 2026

On April 13, 2026 Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology, reported that an oral podium presentation featuring colorectal cancer data for the company’s NeXT Personal ultrasensitive ctDNA assay and three posters will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting April 17-22, 2026, in San Diego, California.

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A focus of this year’s data is the introduction of a new NeXT Personal MRD test option, Real-Time Variant Tracker, a first-of-its-kind feature in tumor-informed clinical MRD testing, designed to longitudinally track therapy resistance mutations.

"We are thrilled to present the first NeXT Personal data on the Real-Time Variant Tracker. The AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) data highlights how tracking therapy resistance mutations like ESR1 during MRD testing has the potential to inform patient management once cancer recurrence is detected," said Dr. Richard Chen, President and Chief Medical Officer at Personalis. "In addition, the data presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) further reinforces that ultrasensitive ctDNA detection with NeXT Personal can impact how colorectal cancer is monitored and managed. Both of these studies are examples of our unwavering commitment to innovation to drive better outcomes for patients."

Presentations at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) highlighting the use and clinical impact of the ultrasensitive NeXT Personal MRD test include:

Oral Podium Presentation: Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab stratified by tumor mutation burden in high-risk stage II-III dMMR/MSI colorectal cancer (NEOPRISM-CRC): Perioperative ultrasensitive ctDNA monitoring and tumor-infiltrating TCR repertoire for treatment response prediction.
Focus: Highlights the ultrasensitive ctDNA detection of NeXT Personal for predicting and tracking response to neoadjuvant immunotherapy in CRC patients.
Time: April 20, 2026, 2:35 PM–2:45 PM
Location: Room Hall H – Ground Level

Poster Presentation: Monitoring ESR1 and other mutations linked to resistance with a tumor-informed MRD test: Analytical validation and real world data.
Focus: Presents the analytical validation and real-world case studies of the new Real-Time Variant Tracker feature of NeXT Personal enabling detection of resistance and other clinical mutations during MRD testing.
Time: April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Section 46, Poster #2588

Poster Presentation: Enhancing MRD detection through an ultrasensitive ctDNA test: Insights from real-world clinical data.
Focus: A deep analysis of the real-world clinical performance of NeXT Personal across a large patient cohort. The data highlights the ability for NeXT Personal to consistently achieve ultrasensitive ctDNA detection levels below 100 parts per million (ppm) and 10 ppm, across a diverse set of solid tumor types, stages, and challenging real-world testing conditions.
Time: April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Section 45, Poster #8225

Poster Presentation: Ultrasensitive ctDNA monitoring predicts early response of immunotherapy in recurrent metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Focus: Demonstrates the performance of NeXT Personal for predicting relapse and outcomes in advanced NSCLC patients receiving immunotherapy.
Time: April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Section 45, Poster #3851

(Press release, Personalis, APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664340])

AnBogen Therapeutics to Present Dual Breakthroughs for Imofinostat (ABT-301) at AACR 2026: Addressing Immunotherapy Barriers in CRC and Chemo-resistance in Pancreatic Cancer

On April 13, 2026 AnBogen Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on precision oncology, reported that two key research abstracts regarding its lead compound, Imofinostat (ABT-301), have been selected for poster presentations at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting. The data demonstrate ABT-301’s superior performance in enhancing immunotherapy for colorectal cancer (CRC) and reveal a novel mechanism for overcoming chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer.

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AnBogen will present these breakthroughs during the session "PO.ET09.01 – Epigenetic Modulators 1" on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Local Time) in San Diego.

1. Strengthening Immune Response: New Evidence in Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

Abstract Title: Imofinostat in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors enhances anti-tumor activity in colorectal cancer
Abstract Number: 4496 (Section 14, Poster 15)
Key Breakthrough: Preclinical data confirms that Imofinostat, acting as an HDAC inhibitor, effectively modulates the tumor microenvironment (TME). By synergizing with immune checkpoint inhibitors and anti-angiogenic agents, it converts "cold tumors" into "hot tumors," significantly enhancing the immune system’s ability to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. This provides a robust scientific foundation for AnBogen’s ongoing global clinical trials.
2. Breaking the Defense: Targeting the HDAC3-NRF2 Pathway in Pancreatic Cancer

Abstract Title: Imofinostat enhances chemotherapy response in KRAS-mutant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by targeting the HDAC3-NRF2 pathway
Abstract Number: 4497 (Section 14, Poster 16)
Key Breakthrough: For highly challenging KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer, the study reveals that Imofinostat precisely regulates the HDAC3-NRF2 signaling pathway—a key driver of chemo-resistance. By intervening in this pathway, Imofinostat significantly boosts tumor sensitivity to chemotherapy, offering a promising new therapeutic strategy for patients with this aggressive malignancy.
Triple Combination Strategy for Advanced CRC

Based on the strong scientific evidence presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper), AnBogen is actively advancing a Phase 1/2 global multi-center clinical trial (NCT07244705) for Imofinostat in combination with Tislelizumab (an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody provided by BeOne Medicines under a clinical drug supply agreement) and an anti-angiogenic agent for advanced CRC.

This triple combination strategy leverages ABT-301’s capacity to reshape the tumor microenvironment and lift immune suppression, which in turn unlocks the therapeutic potential of the PD-1 inhibitor. Through a synergistic interplay with anti-angiogenic agents, the treatment collectively promotes the normalization of tumor vasculature and optimization of the microenvironment. This integrated action effectively dismantles drug delivery barriers, allowing immune cells to penetrate deeper into the tumor core for maximum anti-cancer synergy.

"The two abstracts presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) this year represent international academic recognition of ABT-301’s innovative mechanism," said John Hsu, CEO of AnBogen Therapeutics. "We are accelerating the translation of these findings into clinical results. Furthermore, our recent successful Series B funding and upcoming plans for an Emerging Stock Market listing will provide the resources needed to drive our trials forward and address significant unmet medical needs."

About Imofinostat (ABT-301) Imofinostat is a small-molecule Histone Deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi). It reactivates tumor suppressor genes silenced by cancer cells, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting tumor growth. In Phase 1 monotherapy trials, ABT-301 demonstrated excellent safety and competitive advantages across various solid tumors.

Currently, a global multi-center Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT07244705) is underway to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Imofinostat in combination with Tevimbra (Tislelizumab) and Bevacizumab. This study focuses on patients with proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) or non-high microsatellite instability (Non-MSI-H) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

(Press release, Anbogen Therapeutics, APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664308])

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.

(Press release, Senti Biosciences, APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664341])

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])