Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

On April 6, 2026 Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica") (Nasdaq: VRCA), a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers, reported that Jayson Rieger, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, will present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference.

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25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference, April 13-16, 2026
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 3:00pm ET
Location: Virtual

Participants may access a live webcast of the event by clicking the link here.

The webcast can also be accessed in the Investors/Presentations & Events section of the Verrica website at www.verrica.com. A replay of the webcast will be posted shortly after the presentation and will be available for 90 days following the event.

(Press release, Verrica Pharmaceuticals, APR 6, 2026, View Source [SID1234664195])

Q1 2026: Strong Revenue Growth and Therapeutics Pipeline Advancement

On April 6, 2026 Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, "Telix") reported a market update on its commercial and operational performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).

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Q1 2026 Highlights

Q1 2026 unaudited Group revenue of US$230 million, up 11% quarter-over-quarter.
FY 2026 revenue guidance of US$950 million to US$970 million is reaffirmed.
Precision Medicine Q1 2026 unaudited revenue of US$186 million, up 16% quarter-over-quarter. Strong revenue growth in both Illuccix and Gozellix segments.
ProstACT Global Phase 3 study of TLX591-Tx prostate cancer therapy candidate: Part 1 lead-in met safety and dosimetry objectives, with no new safety signals observed1.
TLX101-Px (brain cancer imaging candidate): New Drug Application (NDA) resubmitted to the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)2 for Pixclara3. Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) filed in Europe4 for Pixlumi3.
TLX591-Px5: NDA accepted in China by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)6.

Q1 2026 Revenue (Unaudited)

Revenue (US$M) Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Variation Q4 2025 Variation
Group revenue 230 186 24% 208 11%
Precision Medicine revenue7 186 151 23% 161 16%
TMS third-party revenue8 44 34 29% 44 —%

Executive Commentary

Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, Managing Director and Group CEO, stated, "Growth accelerated across our Precision Medicine business in the first quarter, with U.S. dose volumes increasing 5% quarter-over-quarter. This performance reflects the growing uptake of Gozellix alongside Illuccix, contributing to market share gains underpinned by disciplined sales execution and pricing, and high-quality service delivery despite extreme North American weather conditions, an advantage of the pharmacy distribution model. With our two‑product PSMA9 imaging strategy, differentiated clinical positioning and expanding commercial presence globally, we are seeing a solid foundation for continued growth through 2026. Importantly, we are delivering on our strategic priorities to advance our high-value clinical programs, demonstrated by the momentum in our therapeutics pipeline this quarter."

Therapeutics Business Unit

Telix continues to progress its industry-leading Therapeutics pipeline, which spans multiple product candidates and disease areas. Q1 2026 highlights include:

TLX591-Tx (lutetium (177Lu) rosopatamab tetraxetan): Part 1 of ProstACT Global, the Phase 3 trial of its lead prostate cancer therapy candidate, achieved its study objectives, demonstrating an acceptable safety and tolerability profile with no new safety signals observed1. No adverse drug-drug interactions were observed in TLX591-Tx combinations, demonstrating the feasibility of integrating TLX591-Tx with current standard of care therapies for mCRPC10, including ARPIs11 (enzalutamide or abiraterone) and docetaxel. Telix has commenced engagement with the FDA to present data from Part 1 and ascertain eligibility for U.S. patients to participate in Part 2 (randomized treatment expansion). Part 2 is open for enrollment in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, with site activation underway in preparation to open enrollment in China, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Japan, where regulatory approvals have already been granted.
TLX250-Tx (lutetium (177Lu) girentuximab tetraxetan): Telix has opened its first clinical site and is recruiting patients for Part 1 of LUTEON12, a pivotal trial of TLX250-Tx as a monotherapy in advanced ccRCC13. Trial recruitment will initially focus ex-U.S.
TLX101-Tx (131I-iodofalan): Telix has enrolled the first patient in IPAX-BrIGHT, an international, multi-center pivotal trial of TLX101-Tx in patients with recurrent glioblastoma14. The trial is now open for enrollment in Australia, Austria and the Netherlands and has received regulatory approval to commence in Belgium.
TLX090-Tx (153Sm-DOTMP): Telix continues to dose patients in SOLACE15, a Phase 1 study of a drug candidate for treating pain in patients with osteoblastic bone metastases from prostate and breast cancers. The study was expanded this quarter to include additional U.S. sites to accelerate recruitment.
TLX597-Tx (177Lu-DOTA-HYNIC-panPSMA): TLX597-Tx is a "next generation" PSMA-targeting prostate cancer therapy candidate being developed to facilitate patient access in select geographies, where routine clinical availability to approved therapies is limited or not available. Early clinical data suggests a favorable asset biodistribution with limited uptake in healthy organs of concern (e.g., salivary glands, kidneys) relative to available 177Lu-PSMA therapies. Interim data from OPTIMAL-PSMA16, an investigator-led, randomized, dose intensification study of TLX597-Tx in mCRPC, will be presented at the International Prostate Cancer Symposium in April 2026.

Precision Medicine Business Unit

PSMA imaging portfolio:

Telix continues to expand its commercial footprint with Illuccix now launched in 21 countries globally, which includes 16 countries in Europe. This growing international presence enhances access to PSMA-PET/CT imaging17 while establishing a scalable commercial and operational platform to support future product launches, including follow-on therapeutic products.
Telix’s broad proposed label for TLX591-Px (Illuccix) is under review by the NMPA Centre for Drug Evaluation as part of the NDA submission18.

TLX101-Px, (Floretyrosine F 18 or 18F-FET):

Telix has resubmitted its NDA in the U.S. with the additional clinical data and analysis as agreed with the FDA.
Telix has submitted a MAA in Europe covering commercially significant markets, seeking to expand patient access to advanced brain imaging.

Zircaix3 (TLX250-Px, 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab):

Based on two successful Type A meetings with the FDA, Telix believes it has aligned on key outstanding issues for the Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmission, including demonstration of drug product comparability between clinical trial material and scale-up commercial production. The Company is now completing the agreed deliverables and documentation required, targeting a H1 2026 submission.

Corporate Updates

Telix has announced the appointment of David Gill as Non-Executive Director (NED), effective May 11, 2026, as part of its Board renewal process19. Mr. Gill is expected to be appointed as Chair in due course, succeeding Dr. Mark Nelson who will remain on the Board as NED. The Board believes Mr. Gill’s appointment will enhance the Board’s capability, with extensive experience in U.S. public company governance, financial oversight and senior leadership across commercial and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical companies.

FY 2026 guidance

Telix reaffirms FY 2026 revenue guidance of US$950 million to US$970 million20.
Guidance reflects revenue from product sales in jurisdictions with a marketing authorization, and a full year of revenue contribution from RLS.
Telix reaffirms research and development (R&D) expenditure guidance of US$200 million to US$240 million, subject to achieving ongoing global commercial milestones.

(Press release, Telix Pharmaceuticals, APR 6, 2026, View Source [SID1234664194])

Flare Therapeutics Announces Three Upcoming Poster Presentations at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

On April 6, 2026 Flare Therapeutics Inc. (FlareTx), a clinical-stage biotechnology company targeting transcription factors to discover precision medicines for oncology and other therapeutic areas, reported that it will present three posters at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026, which is being held from April 17-22, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

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The poster presentations will include preclinical data for the company’s two lead programs, FX-909, a first-in-class, orally available PPARG inhibitor designed to target the underlying luminal lineage biology of urothelial cancer and FX-111, a novel and highly differentiated potent and selective degrader for ARON, the transcriptionally active, hormone-bound androgen receptor for prostate cancer.

FX-909 Presentation Details:

Luminal urothelial carcinoma (UC), characterized by high PPARG expression, represents the majority of UC cases and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. In a Phase 0 study, FX-909, a first-in-class oral PPARG inhibitor, demonstrated intratumoral penetration and on-target activity, including dose-dependent PPARG modulation, increased tumor apoptosis, and enhanced CD8⁺ T-cell infiltration. Notably, combination with anti-PD-1 further amplified immune activation and suppression of tumor proliferation pathways. These findings support the potential of FX-909 to modulate the tumor microenvironment and warrant further clinical evaluation in UC.

Title: Phase 0 Intratumoral Microdevice Study of FX-909 in Bladder Cancer Demonstrates On-Target Anti-Tumor Activity and Immune Modulation, Enhanced in Combination with Anti-PD-1

Abstract ID: CT111 / 3
Session: Phase 0 and First-in-Human Phase I Clinical Trials
Date, Time: April 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Section 51
FX-111 Presentation Details:

Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) remains largely driven by androgen receptor (AR) signaling, with resistance to current AR inhibitors posing a major clinical challenge. Real-world data identified distinct AR/KLK3-defined subgroups, with AR copy number amplification linked to increased AR signaling and poorer outcomes, reinforcing the central role of AR-driven biology in disease progression and identifying a high-risk, AR-driven population.

Title: AR copy number amplification and AR/KLK3 expression patterns reveal mechanisms of AR signaling inhibitor (ARSI) resistance and highlight the need for AR-directed therapeutic innovation in metastatic castration resistance prostate cancer (mCRPC)

Abstract ID: 3910 / 16
Session: Molecular Targeted Therapy
Date, Time: April 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Section 47
FX-111 is a novel and highly differentiated, potent and selective degrader for ARON, the transcriptionally active, hormone-bound androgen receptor. This approach offers the potential to overcome key vulnerabilities of conventional therapies that target AROFF, particularly in high-risk AR-driven disease, and has broad potential across prostate cancer at all stages.

Title: Discovery of FX-111, a first-in-class heterobifunctional degrader of transcriptionally active androgen receptor (ARON), to treat patients with AR-driven prostate cancer

Abstract ID: 5784 / 11
Session: Proximity-Induced Drug Discovery 2
Date, Time: April 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Section 15

(Press release, Flare Therapeutics, APR 6, 2026, View Source [SID1234664193])

Biodesix Announces AACR 2026 Posters and Presentations, Highlighting Novel Diagnostic Test Discovery & Pipeline Development

On April 6, 2026 Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading diagnostics solutions company, reported that the company will present seven abstracts, including two oral sessions, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, from April 17 – 22, 2026. The presentations demonstrate Biodesix capabilities in blood- and tissue-based testing and monitoring across a range of applications.

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"Biodesix expertise in test discovery and development, regulatory, reimbursement, and commercialization provides an exceptional level of service for our partners across a range of applications. The AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) presentations showcase basic research through clinical applications and pre-validated assays available for biopharma and life science partners, as well as advancements in our pipeline efforts. The data are reinforced by more than a decade of experience supporting the clinical development and commercialization of new diagnostics and therapeutics," said Gary Pestano, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Biodesix.

"The depth of experience and success across the Biodesix team, spanning real-world clinical care and cutting-edge research, will be on full display at this year’s AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper). It is especially exciting to see our genomic and proteomic technologies, combined with advanced data informatics, translating into meaningful clinical impact in our pipeline product concepts while also fueling strong momentum in our Development Services business as we move into 2026," said Scott Hutton, CEO, Biodesix.

Tumor & Immune Profiling Expertise

Biodesix oral and poster presentations highlight diverse technology platforms, rapid turn-around times for our clinical tests, and extensive capabilities in immune and tumor profiling using mass spectrometry, Bio-Rad Droplet Digital PCR, and Thermo Fisher Ion AmpliSeq platforms. In addition, Biodesix has validated a new clinical myeloid panel on the Thermo Fisher Ion Torrent Genexus System. The platform supports an automated clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow and can deliver sequencing results in as little as 24 hours.

Sunday, April 19 | 3PM–5PM PST​ | Oral Presentation | Room 17, Mezzanine Level, Convention Center
​Title: Real-world analysis of NSCLC* variant-level frequencies from liquid biopsy testing in diverse U.S. populations​

Monday, April 20 | 2PM–5PM PST | Poster Section 41
Poster: 3743. ddPLEX EGFR/KRAS/BRAF: A highly multiplexed droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) panel for ultra-sensitive NSCLC biomarker detection

Wednesday, April 22 | 9AM–12PM PST​ | Poster Section 39​
Poster: Blood-based proteomic profiling reveals novel biomarkers of Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer​

Monday, April 20 | 2PM–5PM PST​ | Poster Section 44​
Title: Performance validation of a next generation sequencing myeloid assay on an integrated nucleic acid purification and sequencing system​

Molecular Residual Disease (MRD) Product Pipeline

Another set of presentations highlights a novel, multi-omic approach to MRD monitoring. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bio-Rad Laboratories, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will co-present new data on proteomic and genomic biomarkers as well as bioinformatics workflows central to the Biodesix MRD pipeline tests.

Monday, April 20 | 12:30PM | Spotlight Theater B – Sails Pavilion – Conv Ctr
Title: Leveraging Droplet Digital PCR* (ddPCR) for MRD Detection and Monitoring in Solid Tumors and Heme Malignancies

Tuesday, April 21 | 2PM–5PM PST​ | Poster Section 1​
Poster: 5437. Sensitive detection of rare cfDNA variants utilizing molecular technologies and a novel informatics platform: A combined genomic and proteomic MRD application.​

​Wednesday, April 22 | 9AM–12PM PST​ | Poster Section 45​
Poster: 7828. Development of a comprehensive tumor-informed ctDNA workflow for ultrasensitive molecular residual disease (MRD) detection using diverse tumor profiling inputs​

The full abstracts for Biodesix and a list of all abstracts being presented at the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting can be found here.

ddPCR technology is a trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Ion Torrent Genexus System and Ion AmpliSeq Platform are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
NSCLC is the acronym for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

(Press release, Biodesix, APR 6, 2026, View Source [SID1234664192])

Vyome to Present Compelling Phase 2 Clinical Data on VT-1953 for Treatment of MFW at AACR 2026

On April 6, 2026 Vyome Holdings, Inc. ("Vyome") (Nasdaq: HIND) reported that the company will present its full Phase 2 investigator initiated study results and preclinical data supporting the efficacy and safety of VT-1953 as a potential treatment for malodor and other symptoms of Malignant Fungating Wounds ("MFW") at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, taking place on April 17-22, 2026, in San Diego.

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Venkat Nelabhotla, CEO of Vyome, stated that, "There are currently no FDA approved drugs to treat malodor and other symptoms of MFW. We plan to have FDA interactions in Q2 2026 on the pivotal study design. Recent third-party analysts estimated the total addressable U.S. market to be approximately USD 2.2 billion. Inflammation is one of the biggest healthcare problems facing the world today."

The research will be presented at the session "Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trials in Progress." Vyome will highlight mechanistic insights together with detailed clinical data comparing the VT-1953 active treatment with vehicle treatment in a Phase 2 study. VT-1953 is a first-in-class treatment for malodor and other symptoms of MFW in advanced cancer patients, which acts by a dual mechanism of action, inhibiting DNA Gyr and modulating MD2/TLR interactions, an inflammatory signal. MFW is a rare, debilitating condition that occurs in ~10% of advanced cancer patients, severely impacting the quality of life.

"We are delighted that AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) found our data compelling for presentation at the annual meeting. Based on our promising clinical data underpinned by strong mechanistic alignment, we are advancing VT-1953 into pivotal studies," said Shiladitya Sengupta, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Co-founder and Board member of Vyome.

The details of the presentation at the 2026 AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting are:

American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2026, San Diego

Date: April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Session title: (PO.CTP01.03) Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trials in Progress

Presentation number and title: CT208 / 3 – Final results from a phase 2 trial testing safety and efficacy of VT-1953 topical gel in patients with malodorous malignant fungating wound

Authors: Arshit Narang, MBBS, Prashant Prakash Lad, MD, Shiladitya Sengupta PhD

(Press release, Vyome Therapeutics, APR 6, 2026, View Source [SID1234664191])