FDA Approves VENTANA ALK (D5F3) Assay as a companion diagnostic for ZYKADIA.

On June 1, 2017,  Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX:RHHBY) announced US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the VENTANA ALK (D5F3) CDx Assay as a companion diagnostic to identify ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients eligible for treatment with the Novartis drug ZYKADIA (ceritinib). The VENTANA ALK (D5F3) Assay is the only immunohistochemistry (IHC) test approved by the FDA as a companion diagnostic for ZYKADIA.Continue reading

Diverse group of TB stakeholders share and learn about new developments in TB drug and drug susceptibility testing research

The CPTR Initiative continues to demonstrate its value and role in accelerating the development of new TB regimens and drug susceptibility testing (DST), as well as tools to help drive and focus research efforts. Various CPTR members and TB stakeholders reflect on the breadth and value of CPTR and its annual Workshop.Continue reading