Why FIH oncology trials fail before they start
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Men May Be More Likely Than Women to Receive Later-stage Diagnoses for Many Cancer Types in the United States
Researchers say the study’s findings, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, could provide insight into the discrepancies in cancer outcomes between men and women. OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
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AACR Statement and Call to Action Concerning OMB Proposal to Rewrite the Rules for Scientists and Physicians Who Are Improving Pu...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is deeply concerned that the recent action of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to propose a new set of regulations on how federal grants... OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
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AACR Names Matthew Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, FAACR, as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal Cancer Discovery
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has appointed Matthew Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, FAACR, as editor-in-chief of Cancer Discovery. OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
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AACR Releases Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026
The report features latest statistics, including promising signs of progress, and 10 compelling personal stories. OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
Open official sourceAdding a Lower Cutoff Value for CA19-9 May Identify Additional High-risk Cases of Pancreatic Cancer
CA19-9 is a biomarker whose levels often correlate with pancreatic cancer stage and prognosis, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research. OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
Open official sourceAACR CEO Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc): Thank you for an incredible AACR Annual Meeting 2026! - AACR Annual Meeting News
The AACR Annual Meeting 2026 featured a spectacular display of the progress that is being made against cancer due to your tremendous efforts. All of you—cancer researchers, clinicians, other health care profes... OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
Open official sourceEmerging Frontiers in Oncology to Support AACR and Early-Career Investigators Through Annual Oncology Summit
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today thanked Emerging Frontiers in Oncology (EFO) for its support of the cancer research workforce through fundraising associated with the 8th Annual Emergi... OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
Open official sourceClosing Plenary Session examined highlights from the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 - AACR Annual Meeting News
Katerina A. Politi, PhD, identified takeaways emerging from presentations in basic and translational science, including that fundamental insights into cancer biology are revealing new strategies to treat cance... OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
Open official sourceFifth Plenary Session spotlighted new treatment modalities transforming the oncology landscape - AACR Annual Meeting News
Katayoun Rezvani, MD, PhD, chaired the session, which shone a light on radiopharmaceuticals, next-generation biologics, and cellular immunotherapy as groundbreaking therapeutic modalities for cancer, with a fo... OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
Open official sourceFinal New Drugs on the Horizon session completed the series with the last four novel molecules - AACR Annual Meeting News
Presenters described a first-in-class inhibitor of cyclin A/B-substrate interaction, a molecular glue degrader for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, a novel antibody-drug conjugate, and a dual T-cell ag... OncoLattice flags this public source because it may inform oncology trial timing, competitor movement, site strategy, or development positioning.
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