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ELAHERE® Shows Overall and Progression-Free Survival Benefit Regardless of Prior PARPi Exposure or Prior Lines of Therapy in FRα-Positive Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Patients were stratified by number of prior lines of therapy (14% had one prior line of therapy, 40% had two prior lines of therapy, and 46% had three prior lines of therapy) and by IC chemotherapy, with paclitaxel as the most commonly chosen (41%), followed by PLD (36%) and topotecan (23%).

Key Points: 
  • Patients were stratified by number of prior lines of therapy (14% had one prior line of therapy, 40% had two prior lines of therapy, and 46% had three prior lines of therapy) and by IC chemotherapy, with paclitaxel as the most commonly chosen (41%), followed by PLD (36%) and topotecan (23%).
  • 62% of patients received prior bevacizumab; 55% received a prior PARP inhibitor.
  • Key secondary endpoints include objective response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), and patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
  • ELAHERE demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in PFS and ORR by investigator assessment and in OS compared to IC chemotherapy, regardless of prior lines of therapy (PLOT).

$2.5 million gift from The Delaney Family to create lasting impact at OCAD University

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Toronto, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCAD University is the recipient of a transformational gift of $2.5 million from business leader and philanthropist Kiki Delaney and The Delaney Family.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCAD University is the recipient of a transformational gift of $2.5 million from business leader and philanthropist Kiki Delaney and The Delaney Family.
  • “Kiki Delaney and The Delaney Family have had such a significant impact on our institution.
  • “It is our hope that this gift will contribute to nurturing creative excellence at both Onsite Gallery and OCAD University.
  • The Delaney Family gift coincides with the announcement that Ryan Rice, Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawake, has been appointed Onsite Gallery’s Executive Director for a five-year term.

The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2023 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey report

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2023 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey report, the 15th undertaken since 2005.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2023 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey report, the 15th undertaken since 2005.
  • 2021 and 2022 both saw unprecedented increases in spot prices globally with abnormal price volatility, from the depths of 2020 as Covid-19 impacted gas demand.
  • Prices have eased back somewhat in 2023, but they remain above pre-crisis levels and market conditions keep them susceptible to further volatility.
  • Gas is essential to re-establish the lost global energy security and to deliver an orderly energy transition.

The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2023 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey report

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2023 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey report, the 15th undertaken since 2005.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2023 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey report, the 15th undertaken since 2005.
  • 2021 and 2022 both saw unprecedented increases in spot prices globally with abnormal price volatility, from the depths of 2020 as Covid-19 impacted gas demand.
  • Prices have eased back somewhat in 2023, but they remain above pre-crisis levels and market conditions keep them susceptible to further volatility.
  • Gas is essential to re-establish the lost global energy security and to deliver an orderly energy transition.

The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes NRG Oncology

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Monday, August 14, 2023

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading next-generation TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer that is actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve the human condition, announced today that NRG Oncology (NRG), a National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) cooperative group, has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA).

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences ®(Caris), the leading next-generation TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer that is actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve the human condition, announced today that NRG Oncology (NRG), a National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) cooperative group, has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA).
  • NRG Oncology is a non-profit National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) cooperative group founded in 2012 as a collaboration of research legacy groups including the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP), the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), and the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG).
  • "NRG Oncology is proud to pursue a collaboration with the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance.
  • The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance includes 88 cancer centers, academic institutions, research consortia and healthcare systems.

Verastem Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Company Progress

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023 and highlighted recent progress.

Key Points: 
  • Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023 and highlighted recent progress.
  • Verastem Oncology ended the second quarter of 2023 with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $183.1 million.
  • Research & development expenses for the 2023 Quarter were $12.9 million, compared to $14.9 million for the 2022 Quarter.
  • Selling, general & administrative expenses for the 2023 Quarter were $7.4 million, compared to $6.5 million for the 2022 Quarter.

Merck Announces Phase 3 KEYNOTE-A18 Trial Met Primary Endpoint of Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

A favorable trend in overall survival (OS), the trial’s other primary endpoint, was also observed for KEYTRUDA plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy compared to concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone; however, these OS data were not mature at the time of this interim analysis.

Key Points: 
  • A favorable trend in overall survival (OS), the trial’s other primary endpoint, was also observed for KEYTRUDA plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy compared to concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone; however, these OS data were not mature at the time of this interim analysis.
  • The trial is continuing and follow-up of OS is ongoing.
  • The safety profile of KEYTRUDA in this trial was consistent with that observed in previously reported studies; no new safety signals were identified.
  • “We are encouraged by these results that show treatment with KEYTRUDA significantly improved progression-free survival for patients with newly diagnosed high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer.

Verastem Oncology Announces Design for Confirmatory Trial of Avutometinib and Defactinib in Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

RAMP 301, a randomized global confirmatory trial, will evaluate the efficacy and safety of avutometinib and defactinib versus standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy and hormonal therapy in patients with recurrent LGSOC.

Key Points: 
  • RAMP 301, a randomized global confirmatory trial, will evaluate the efficacy and safety of avutometinib and defactinib versus standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy and hormonal therapy in patients with recurrent LGSOC.
  • RAMP 301 is the follow-up confirmatory study for full approval in recurrent LGSOC.
  • The RAMP 301 trial will be led globally and in the U.S. by Rachel Grisham, MD, Section Head, Ovarian Cancer and Director, Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Westchester, NY.
  • Dr. Banerjee and Dr. Grisham have consulting relationships with Verastem Oncology.

ELAHERE® Demonstrates 35% Reduction in the Risk of Disease Progression or Death Versus Chemotherapy in FRα-Positive Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

The 33% reduction in the risk of death, along with the differentiated and well-characterized safety profile seen in MIRASOL, reinforce the potential of ELAHERE to serve as a transformative option for ovarian cancer patients and change how this disease is treated."

Key Points: 
  • The 33% reduction in the risk of death, along with the differentiated and well-characterized safety profile seen in MIRASOL, reinforce the potential of ELAHERE to serve as a transformative option for ovarian cancer patients and change how this disease is treated."
  • MIRASOL is a randomized Phase 3 trial of ELAHERE versus investigator's choice (IC) of single-agent chemotherapy (weekly paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan).
  • This represents a 33% reduction in the risk of death in the ELAHERE arm in comparison to the IC chemotherapy arm.
  • Title: GLORIOSA: A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine with Bevacizumab vs. Bevacizumab as Maintenance in Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer

ROG Ally unveiled with detailed specs and features

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Friday, May 12, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the launch of the ROG Ally, an incredibly powerful new Windows 11 gaming handheld. Driven by the cutting-edge AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, the ROG Ally can breeze through AAA games and indie titles in 1080p with ease, whether you're playing alone or with friends. The ROG Ally will be available for sale worldwide on June 13th 2023 for just $699.99, with pre-orders starting May 11th. With robust support and partnerships throughout the industry, the Ally is poised to be the ultimate handheld gaming machine.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the launch of the ROG Ally , an incredibly powerful new Windows 11 gaming handheld.
  • The ROG Ally will be available for sale worldwide on June 13th 2023 for just $699.99, with pre-orders starting May 11th.
  • "We're excited for gamers to experience the first device powered by Ryzen Z1 Series processors with the launch of the ROG Ally."
  • The ROG Ally was designed from the ground up with Windows at its heart, able to play all your games from any platform.