19/05/2026 Cullinan’s CLN‑049 earns FDA Orphan Drug Designation in relapsed/refractory AML FL118 Receives Dual FDA Designations for Osteosarcoma, Advancing Rare Pediatric Cancer Treatment Cullinan’s CLN‑049 earns FDA Orphan Drug Designation in relapsed/refractory AML (Ref) LN-049, a novel FLT3 x CD3 T cell engager, has received Orphan Drug Designation for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) CLN-049 is in Phase 1 trials, including multiple ascending dose studies i

06/05/2026 FDA grants Fast Track designation to Diakonos Oncology’s DOC1021 immunotherapy for advanced melanoma, advancing a novel dendritic cell therapy into Phase 1/2 trials Partner Therapeutics secures FDA Priority Voucher for BIZENGRI in NRG1+ cholangiocarcinoma, advancing rapid review of Phase 2 eNRGy data FDA accepts sNDA for IBTROZI® with >4‑year median response in ROS1+ NSCLC, reinforcing long‑term efficacy and global standard‑of‑care potential FDA grants Fast Track d

07/04/2026 Corbus Gains FDA Alignment on CRB‑701 Registrational Trials in HNSCC and Cervical Cancer Nuvalent Submits NDA for Neladalkib in ALK+ NSCLC NextCure Receives Fast Track Designation for SIM0505 (CDH6 ADC) in Ovarian Cancer Corbus Gains FDA Alignment on CRB‑701 Registrational Trials in HNSCC and Cervical Cancer ( Ref ) Corbus reached broad agreement with the FDA on the registration path for CRB-701, a next-generation Nectin-4 targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), i

24/03/2026 The Ph3 SENTRY trial of Karyopharm's selinexor + ruxolitinib met SVR35 but not Abs-TSS endpoint in frontline myelofibrosis ReCerise's RCT1213 received the FDA ODD for hepatocellular carcinoma The Ph3 SENTRY trial of Karyopharm's selinexor + ruxolitinib met SVR35 but not Abs-TSS endpoint in frontline myelofibrosis ( Ref ) Karyopharm Therapeutics reported topline results from its Phase 3 SENTRY trial of selinexor 60 mg + ruxolitinib in frontline myelofibrosis. The tr

Welcome to the January edition of our CGT Watch newsletter! Stay informed on the latest advancements in the CGT space—subscribe now to receive insightful updates straight to your inbox. Dear Readers, We’re excited to bring you Jan edition of CGT watch highlighting updates on novel targets, innovative approaches, first-of-its-kind combinations, and key developments. Since we’re keen to keep things concise and focused, this issue will exclusively cover cell therapies. 🎯 Regula

20/01/2026 In the Ph2b KN-942 trial, Moderna and Merck's intismeran autogene + pembro showed sustained RFS benefit at 5 years of median follow-up Lilly's sofetabart mipitecan received the FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer Celcuity's NDA for gedatolisib has been accepted for priority review for advanced breast cancer Lantern Pharma's LP-284 received the FDA orphan drug designation for soft tissue sarcomas In the Ph2b KN-942 trial, Moder

23/12/2025 Alphamab Oncology and 3D (Beijing) Medicines' envafolimab received the FDA orphan drug designation for GC/GEJC SN Bioscience's SNB-101 received the FDA orphan drug designation for GC/GEJC Alphamab Oncology and 3D (Beijing) Medicines' envafolimab received the FDA orphan drug designation for GC/GEJC ( Ref ) The US FDA granted the orphan drug designation to Alphamab Oncology and 3D (Beijing) Medicines' envafolimab (KN035; subcutaneously injectable PD-L1 inhibitor) for

23/11/2025 NovelWise's NBM-BMX received the FDA orphan drug designation for uveal melanoma ( Ref ) The US FDA granted the orphan drug designation to NovelWise Pharmaceutical Corporation's NBM-BMX (selective HDAC8 inhibitor) for the treatment of uveal melanoma. John Soong, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NovelWise: “ Receiving both Fast Track Designation and now Orphan Drug Designation underscores NBM-BMX’s promise in addressing a high unmet medical need for patients with uveal m

30/07/2025 Phase 3 COSTAR Lung trial of dostarlimab + docetaxel ± cobolimab failed to meet the OS endpoint in previously treated NSCLC (...

18/07/2025 ImCheck’s ICT01 received the Orphan Drug Designation for Acute Myeloid Leukemia ( Ref ) The US FDA granted the Orphan Drug...