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Cogent Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: COGT) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering precision therapies for patients with genetically defined diseases. This dedicated news hub provides investors and researchers with essential updates on the company's innovative programs targeting systemic mastocytosis, GIST, and other mutation-driven conditions.
Access real-time information about bezuclastinib clinical trials, including the SUMMIT (NonAdvSM), APEX (AdvSM), and PEAK (GIST) studies. Stay informed on pipeline developments across Cogent's portfolio of selective kinase inhibitors, from FGFR2-targeted therapies to novel KRAS(ON) inhibitors in preclinical testing.
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Cogent Biosciences announced new data from Part 1 of its SUMMIT trial evaluating bezuclastinib in patients with nonadvanced systemic mastocytosis (NonAdvSM).
The data, presented at the 2024 European Hematology Association Congress, showcased significant reductions in severe symptoms and mast cell reactions for patients treated with 100 mg of bezuclastinib.
Key findings included >90% reductions in mast cell burden, >50% reductions in mast cell reactions, and improvements in skin lesions. The drug demonstrated a favorable safety profile with no serious adverse events.
Enrollment for SUMMIT Part 2 and other key studies is ongoing, with results expected between mid-2024 and year-end 2025.
Cogent Biosciences has named Cole Pinnow as Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 23, 2024. Pinnow brings 25 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including roles at Pfizer where he led a $5B cancer portfolio. At Cogent, Pinnow will oversee the commercial strategy for the anticipated launch of bezuclastinib, aimed at treating systemic mastocytosis (SM) and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST).
His appointment includes inducement equity awards of 525,000 stock options and up to 214,000 performance-based restricted stock units, encouraging long-term company growth. CEO Andrew Robbins highlighted Pinnow's expertise as important for transitioning Cogent into a fully integrated commercial organization.
Cogent Biosciences has announced positive updated lead-in data from its ongoing Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). The combination achieved a median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 19.4 months and a 33% objective response rate (ORR) in a subset of patients. The data will be presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting on June 1, 2024.
In addition, Cogent announced a new Phase 2 trial of bezuclastinib plus sunitinib, sponsored by the Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration (SARC), targeting later-line GIST patients. Enrollment in the PEAK trial is ahead of schedule, now expected to be completed in Q3 2024. The treatment continues to show a favorable safety profile.
Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: COGT) reported on track clinical trial enrollment for three studies with topline results expected in 2025. The company ended the first quarter of 2024 with $435.7 million in cash, sufficient to fund operations until 2027. Recent business highlights include positive clinical data from SUMMIT trial and oversubscribed private placement.
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