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AIM ImmunoTech Announces Changes to Key Dates and Terms Related to Announced Rights Offering

On January 27, 2026 AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE American: AIM) – AIM ImmunoTech Inc. ("AIM" or the "Company"), an immuno-pharma company focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, immune disorders and viral diseases, reported changes to the previously announced key dates relating to its proposed rights offering (the "Rights Offering"). Except as expressly amended herein, the terms of the Rights Offering remain unchanged. Assuming that the Rights Offering is fully subscribed, the Company will receive gross proceeds of $12 million, less expenses related to the Rights Offering.

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The Subscription Rights will be non-transferable and may only be exercised during the amended subscription period of Wednesday, February 11, 2026 through 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 27, 2026, unless extended by AIM.

The amended calendar for the Rights Offering is now as follows:

February 9, 2026: Ownership Day – in order to be considered a stockholder of record on February 10, 2026, shares should be acquired by this date (open market purchases of Common Stock should be completed by February 9, 2026 to be considered a stockholder of record on the Record Date).
February 10, 2026: Record Date (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
February 11, 2026: Distribution Date; Subscription Period Begins
February 27, 2026: Subscription Period Ends 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
The Rights Offering will include an over-subscription privilege which permits each holder of Subscription Rights that exercises such holder’s basic Subscription Right in full to purchase additional subscriptions (if any) that remain unsubscribed at the expiration of the Rights Offering. The availability of the over-subscription privilege will be subject to certain terms and restrictions set forth in the prospectus. If the aggregate subscriptions (basic subscriptions plus over-subscriptions) exceed the number of subscriptions offered in the Rights Offering, then the aggregate over-subscription amount will be pro-rated among the holders exercising their respective over-subscription privileges (in proportion to the number of subscriptions held after giving effect to all basic subscriptions).

Certain of AIM’s leadership have indicated to the Company on a non-binding basis that they intend to participate in the Rights Offering, including Board member and Chief Executive Officer Thomas K. Equels.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the exercise of subscriptions for general corporate purposes – including clinical trial expenses and manufacturing expenses associated with prospective Phase 2/3 pancreatic cancer trials – and allocate a portion of the net proceeds to repay, according to their terms, certain existing debt obligations.

The Rights Offering will expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, February 27, 2026, unless it is extended or earlier terminated by the Company, If the Company elects to extend the Rights Offering, it will issue a press release announcing the extension no later than 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on the next business day after the most recently announced expiration date of the Rights Offering. The Company may extend the Rights Offering for additional periods in its sole discretion for any reason up to an additional 45 days. Once made, all exercises of subscriptions are irrevocable.

The Company expects that Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC, the information agent for the Rights Offering, will mail rights certificates and a copy of the prospectus for the Rights Offering to holders of record of Common Stock and Participating Securities as of the Record Date beginning on or about February 11, 2026. Holders of securities held in "street name" through a brokerage account, bank or other nominee will not receive physical rights certificates and must instruct their broker, bank or other nominee whether to exercise Subscription Rights on their behalf. For any questions or further information about the Rights Offering, please call Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC, the information agent for the Rights Offering, at (855) 793-5068 or via email at [email protected].

Neither the Company nor its Board of Directors has made or will make any recommendation to holders regarding the exercise of subscriptions. Holders should make an independent investment decision about whether or not to exercise their subscriptions based on their own assessment of the Company’s business and the Rights Offering.

A registration statement (Registration No. 333-292085) relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. The Rights Offering, which is expected to commence following the effectiveness of the registration statement, is being made only by means of a written prospectus. A preliminary prospectus relating to and describing the proposed terms of the Rights Offering has been filed with the SEC as a part of the registration statement and is available on the SEC’s website at View Source Copies of the preliminary and final prospectuses for the Rights Offering may be obtained, when available, from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention Syndicate Department, email: [email protected] or telephone (212) 895-3745.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the dealer-manager in connection with the Rights Offering.

(Press release, AIM ImmunoTech, JAN 27, 2026, View Source [SID1234662284])

MS Pharma Group Signs Exclusive Biosimilars Partnership Agreement with Hetero

On January 26, 2026 MS Pharma Group, a leading regional pharmaceutical company in the MENA region, reported it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Hetero Group, a global pharmaceutical company, to localize five established biosimilars across key therapeutic areas, including oncology, immunology and hematology.

The exclusive agreement will be implemented through El Kendi – MS Pharma Group’s affiliate in Algeria and Hetero Biopharma – a subsidiary of Hetero Group. This marks Hetero’s first local partnership in the country, representing a significant step towards strengthening Algeria’s biopharmaceutical ecosystem. The combined portfolio represents an estimated total market value of USD 45million in Algeria (2024) and will be executed through a localization and technology transfer approach.

"We are pleased to collaborate with a global partner like Hetero, with whom we share a long-term commitment to knowledge transfer and improving healthcare outcomes for patients in the region. This collaboration reflects MS Pharma Group’s ongoing commitment to expanding patient access to trusted and affordable biologic treatments, while supporting the sustainability and resilience of local healthcare systems. Strategic partnerships like this enable us to build durable regional capabilities and create meaningful, long-term impact for patients and health systems across the MENA region," said Kalle Känd, CEO of MS Pharma.

"At Hetero, we are guided by a strong commitment to ensuring access to high-quality and affordable medicines for patients across the globe. We are pleased to enter into a strategic partnership with MS Pharma, a well-established and trusted healthcare leader in the Middle East and beyond. This collaboration marks an important step in advancing healthcare delivery and addressing unmet medical needs across the Middle East, Algeria, and other key markets." – Dr. Vamsi Krishna, MD, Hetero Group

(Press release, Hetero Biopharma, JAN 26, 2026, View Source [SID1234662226])

Fortitude Biomedicines Launches With $13M in Financing to Advance Novel Antibody-based Therapies for Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases and Cancer

On January 26, 2026 Fortitude Biomedicines, Inc., (Fortitude) a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on immune cell targeting biologics and molecular glue payload–enabled antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of a wide range of autoimmune diseases and cancers, reported the Company’s launch following closing of a $13 million Seed financing, co-led by K2 Bio Partners, Shanghai Healthcare Angel Capital (SHAC), and Elikon Venture, with additional investment from Everjoy Fortune and Taihill Venture.

Proceeds from the financing will support the Company’s lead immune cell targeting biologic program through Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling studies. Additionally, Fortitude is harnessing the power of its GLUE-DACTM drug discovery engine to advance other pipeline therapeutics for oncology and autoimmune diseases. GLUE-DACTM is a next-generation antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) platform powered by proprietary molecular glue payloads. Originally developed in Professor Jin Wang’s research laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine, GLUE-DACTM integrates the precision targeting of ADCs with the catalytic power of targeted protein degradation. GLUE-DACTM has the potential to expand the therapeutic window of ADCs, overcome resistance mechanisms, and unlock new therapeutic targets.

Fortitude was co-founded by serial entrepreneur, Jesse Chen, Ph.D., who previously co-founded both TRIANA Biomedicines and Avilar Therapeutics, and Professor Jin Wang, Ph.D., Director at Center for NexGen Therapeutics and Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Endowed Professor in Pharmacology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Chen will serve as President and CEO to lead the company’s research and business operations. Before launching Fortitude, he served as Chief Technology Officer at TRIANA Biomedicines and brings nearly two decades of discovery research and management experience, spanning early discovery through preclinical development.

Dr. Chen serves on Fortitude’s Board of Directors alongside independent Chair of the Board, Tim Noyes, President and CEO of Newleos Therapeutics, and institutional director Yunhai Wang, Ph.D., Managing Partner at K2 Bio Partners.

"Fortitude is at the forefront of a new era in therapeutic innovation. With proprietary antibody-based technology, we are unlocking the ability to precisely target diseases while engaging the body’s own biology in powerful, transformative ways," said Dr. Jesse Chen, President and CEO of Fortitude. "GLUE-DACTM is a powerful modality that aims to redefine precision medicines and bring new hope to patients."

"Resistance is increasingly emerging as a challenge in the current ADC therapeutic landscape. The field urgently needs payloads with distinct mechanisms of action. GLUE-DACTM technology meets this unmet need by combining the validated delivery capabilities of antibodies with the transformative potential of targeted protein degradation," said Dr. Jin Wang, Professor in Pharmacology at Baylor College of Medicine. "I am thrilled to work with Fortitude to advance their novel platform and be part of their mission to deliver a new generation of effective therapies for patients."

"Fortitude Biomedicines is dedicated to developing next-generation biologics and ADC technology for immunotherapy and oncology therapy. The founding team brings a strong global perspective, with deep expertise and a proven track record across translational research, drug development, and clinical execution. K2 Bio Partners has been conducting systematic research in the immunotherapy and oncology space and highly recognizes Fortitude’s scientific vision, differentiated technology approach, and leading position in this field," said Dr. Yunhai Wang, Managing Partner at K2 Bio Partners. "We believe that Fortitude has the potential to become a leading international enterprise in immunotherapy and oncology treatment. We look forward to working closely with the company to accelerate the development of its pipeline and bring benefits to patients worldwide."

"Fortitude employs a unique platform to develop novel payloads for antibody-drug conjugates, addressing resistance seen with conventional ADCs and extending this modality to autoimmune diseases, which is a meaningful and transformative effort for the current therapeutic landscape," said Samuel Guo, Partner of SHAC. "With the seasoned team led by Dr. Chen, we are highly confident in advancing the development of potential life-changing therapies."

(Press release, Fortitude Biomedicines, JAN 26, 2026, View Source [SID1234662222])

HanchorBio and WuXi Biologics Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Next-Generation Bi-and Multi-Functional Fusion Protein Pipeline

On January 26, 2026 HanchorBio, Inc. (TPEx: 7827), a global clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing next-generation immunotherapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases, and WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), reported the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to support the development and manufacturing of multiple next-generation bi- and multi-functional fusion programs from HanchorBio’s pipeline.

Under the agreement, WuXi Biologics will provide integrated, end-to-end biologics development and manufacturing services, including cell line development, process and bioassay development, drug product formulation development, and GMP manufacturing. The collaboration is designed to accelerate clinical translation, enhance CMC execution efficiency, and support scalable global development and manufacturing of HanchorBio’s innovative fusion protein portfolio derived from its Fc-Based Designer Biologics (FBDB) platform.

This partnership reflects HanchorBio’s strategy to advance its platform-derived, multi-asset pipelines with development speed, manufacturing robustness, and capital efficiency from early clinical stages through commercialization. By leveraging WuXi Biologics’ proven capabilities in complex biologics and its global quality systems, HanchorBio aims to shorten development timelines and maintain flexibility across multiple clinical programs.

WuXi Biologics brings extensive experience in complex modalities, including bispecific and multi-specific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and fusion proteins. As of 2025, WuXi Biologics’ integrated platform supports 945 projects, approximately 60% of which involve bi- and multi-specific antibodies, ADCs, and fusion proteins, underscoring its strong track record in accelerating the development and manufacturing of advanced therapeutic modalities. Its proprietary technology platforms, such as WuXia TrueSite targeted integration (TI)-based CHO cell line platform and WuXiHighTM high-throughput formulation development platform, are designed to enhance speed, quality, and scalability.

For HanchorBio, the collaboration supports continued expansion of its proprietary FBDB technology platform, which enables the rational design of multi-functional fusion proteins intended to modulate both innate and adaptive immunity. The partnership represents a significant step in aligning discovery innovation with industrial-scale and globally compliant execution as HanchorBio advances its oncology and autoimmune pipelines toward global clinical development.

Scott Liu, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of HanchorBio, commented: "This partnership with WuXi Biologics strengthens our ability to translate platform-driven innovation into high-quality clinical and commercial assets. As we advance multiple next-generation fusion protein programs, execution speed, manufacturing reliability, and scalability are critical. WuXi Biologics’ proven expertise in complex biologics and global development makes them a strong strategic partner as we build a differentiated, multi-asset immunotherapy pipeline."

Dr. Chris Chen, Chief Executive Officer of WuXi Biologics, said: " We are excited to embark on this collaboration with HanchorBio, which underscores the strong trust they placed in WuXi Biologics’ comprehensive, end-to-end capabilities for developing next-generation biologics, especially complex molecules. By leveraging our industry-leading technology platforms, proven expertise, and unwavering commitment to quality, we strive to accelerate the development of HanchorBio’s innovative bi-/multi fusion proteins and help bring transformative therapies to patients worldwide.

(Press release, Hanchor Bio, JAN 26, 2026, View Source [SID1234662219])

Innovent Announces IBI3003 (GPRC5D/BCMA/CD3 Trispecific Antibody) Receives Fast Track Designation from the U.S. FDA for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

On January 26, 2026 Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncologic, autoimmune, cardiovascular and metabolic, ophthalmologic, and other major diseases, reported that its anti-GPRC5D/BCMA/CD3 tri-specific antibody IBI3003 has received Fast Track Designation (FTD) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation applies to the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, (R/R MM) in patients who have received four or more lines of previous anti-myeloma therapies, that include at least a proteasome inhibitor (PI), an immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.

IBI3003 was discovered and developed using Innovent’s proprietary Sanbody platform and its development is being advanced globally. IBI3003 is currently undergoing a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in China and Australia, and there are plans to initiate a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States imminently.

Clinical data presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting on December 7, 2025[Link], demonstrated a tolerable safety profile and promising efficacy signals for IBI3003 in patients who had failed ≥2 prior lines of myeloma therapy:

Thirty-nine patients with R/R MM who had previously received at least a PI, an IMiD, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody were treated with IBI3003 at dose levels ranging from 0.1 μg/kg to 800 μg/kg and underwent at least one tumor assessment after baseline. As of the data cutoff date of November 7, 2025, the median follow-up duration was 3.25 months (range: 0.4–7.4), and the median treatment duration was 12.14 weeks (range: 1.0–33.0).
Among patients treated at doses ≥120 μg/kg (n=24), the overall response rate (ORR) was 83.3%, including 4 stringent complete responses (sCR), 7 very good partial responses (VGPR), and 9 partial responses (PR). In this cohort, the ORR was 80% among 10 patients with extramedullary disease (EMD) and 77.8% among 9 patients previously treated with BCMA- and/or GPRC5D-directed therapies. Among patients who achieved complete response or better, the minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity rate was 100% (n=4), as assessed by validated next generation sequencing, with a threshold of 10-5, performed at a central laboratory.
All cases of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) were Grade 1-2, with only 2 cases of Grade 1-2 immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) reported. Most treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related to GPRC5D targeting, including those affecting the oral cavity, skin, and nails, were Grade 1–2, with two patients experiencing Grade 3 rash.
Dr. Hui Zhou, Chief R&D Officer of Oncology in Innovent, stated, "IBI3003 monotherapy has demonstrated encouraging efficacy and a favorable safety profile in R/R MM patients who had received three or more prior lines of therapy. Notably, meaningful clinical activity was observed even in high-risk patients with EMD or those previously treated with anti-BCMA and/or GPRC5D-targeted therapies, highlighting IBI3003’s potential to address key unmet needs. Its overall manageable safety profile further supports continued investigation and the potential for durable survival benefit. The Fast Track Designation granted by the U.S. FDA represents an important milestone in the global development of IBI3003, and we look forward to further evaluating its potential to benefit patients worldwide."

Fast Track Designation is intended to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs that treat serious conditions and address unmet medical needs. Programs granted FTD benefit from more frequent interactions with the FDA, which may accelerate clinical development and regulatory review.

About IBI3003 (Anti-GPRC5D/BCMA/CD3 Trispecific Antibody)

IBI3003 is a tri-specific TCE developed using Innovent’s proprietary Sanbody platform to target both GPRC5D and BCMA. The molecule is designed to mitigate tumor escape associated with single-antigen targeting. In preclinical studies, IBI3003 demonstrated superior in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity compared with marketed benchmark T-cell engagers, including in cell lines and xenograft models with low BCMA and GPRC5D expression. A Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT06083207) is ongoing in China and Australia. In December 2025, IBI3003 received IND approval from the U.S. FDA, enabling initiation of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States.

About Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant hematologic disease characterized by the clonal proliferation of plasma cells and is the second most common hematologic malignancy [1]. MM remains incurable, and factors such as inadequate depth of response, extramedullary involvement, and short remission duration are associated with poor prognoses [2]. For patients with R/R MM who have received four or more prior lines of therapy, including exposure to PIs, IMiDs, and anti-CD38 antibodies, treatment options include, but are not limited to, BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapies and bispecific antibodies targeting CD3×BCMA or CD3×GPRC5D. However, the benefits of these approaches may be limited by antigen loss and treatment resistance.

(Press release, Innovent Biologics, JAN 26, 2026, View Source [SID1234662218])