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Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on medicines for HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19, cancer and inflammation. The GILD news feed highlights how the company’s research, collaborations and policy decisions translate into clinical programs, regulatory milestones and access initiatives across these therapeutic areas.
Investors and healthcare observers following GILD news will see regular updates on Gilead’s HIV portfolio, including clinical trial readouts such as the Phase 3 ARTISTRY‑1 and ARTISTRY‑2 studies of an investigational single‑tablet regimen combining bictegravir and lenacapavir for virologically suppressed adults with HIV. News also covers developments related to lenacapavir as a long‑acting option for HIV prevention and treatment, as well as agreements affecting key products like Biktarvy, including patent settlements disclosed by the company.
Oncology and cell therapy news is another major theme. Through Kite, a Gilead company, GILD‑related releases feature data on Yescarta for relapsed or refractory large B‑cell lymphoma, next‑generation bicistronic CAR T‑cell candidates KITE‑753 and KITE‑363 for B‑cell lymphomas, and anitocabtagene autoleucel (anito‑cel) for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Updates often include efficacy and safety results from pivotal and early‑stage trials, as well as details on collaborations such as the partnership with Arcellx on anito‑cel and the research collaboration with OncoNano Medicine on ON‑BOARD encapsulation technology.
Gilead news also reflects broader corporate and policy activity, including agreements with the U.S. government related to drug pricing and access, philanthropic grants from the Gilead Foundation for metastatic breast cancer support, leadership appointments, investor conference presentations and quarterly financial announcements. Bookmark this page to monitor how these scientific, commercial, governance and access‑related developments shape the ongoing story of GILD.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) is set to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results along with the full year 2023 financial guidance on February 2 after market close. A management webcast will follow at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and provide a business update. Gilead, a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, has been dedicated to creating innovative medicines for over 30 years, focusing on life-threatening diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. The live webcast will be accessible on Gilead's Investor Relations website.
Gilead Sciences celebrates the Israeli Ministry of Health's new universal HIV screening policy for pregnant women, announced in September 2022. This policy makes HIV testing a routine procedure for all pregnant women, a significant shift from previous guidelines that only tested high-risk groups. The change aims to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, with early treatment reducing transmission risk to as low as 0.3%. Gilead's partnership with the Israel AIDS Task Force and other organizations has been pivotal in advocating for this long-awaited policy. The coalition expects this policy will lower the incidence of children born with HIV in Israel.
Gilead Sciences continues its efforts against COVID-19 by mobilizing teams of virologists as 'variant hunters' to monitor new strains. Gilead has tested over 15 variants of SARS-CoV-2 since the pandemic began. Upon identifying a 'variant of concern,' the company coordinates with the CDC and global collaborators to collect samples and assess the effectiveness of existing therapeutics. Recent developments include utilizing engineered variants, or 'replicons,' to accelerate testing processes as new variants emerge. This proactive approach aims to ensure that COVID-19 treatments remain effective.
Gilead Sciences supports community outreach efforts by Equal Hope, focusing on breast cancer education for underserved women in Chicago. Founded to address disparities in cancer mortality rates, particularly for Black women, Equal Hope mobilizes health workers in local spaces to engage with the community. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted timely screenings, increasing the risk of late-stage cancer detection. With Gilead's assistance, Equal Hope aims to enhance outreach and ensure that preventative breast health screenings remain a priority.
Gilead Sciences has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with EVOQ Therapeutics to exclusively license EVOQ's NanoDisc technology for the development of immunotherapy products targeting rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. This agreement enables Gilead to pursue clinical development and commercialization of these therapies, with potential payments to EVOQ reaching up to $658.5 million plus royalties. The collaboration aims to address significant unmet needs in autoimmune disease treatment.
Gilead Sciences announced the validation of a Type II variation Marketing Authorization Application for Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) by the European Medicines Agency. This application is aimed at treating adults with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer who have undergone previous therapies. The approval is based on positive survival data from the Phase 3 TROPiCS-02 study, which showed improved progression-free and overall survival compared to standard chemotherapy. The FDA has also accepted a related supplemental application under priority review.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) has amended its license agreement with Jounce Therapeutics (JNCE) to buy out remaining financial obligations associated with GS-1811, an anti-CCR8 antibody designed for solid tumors. Jounce will receive $67 million and will forfeit up to $645 million in potential future payments. Gilead assumes full responsibility for GS-1811’s global development and commercialization, aiming to enhance its oncology portfolio. The buyout is expected to lower Gilead’s GAAP and non-GAAP EPS by approximately $0.04 in 2022.
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) announced its participation in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. PT. The event will be accessible via live webcast on the company's investor page. A replay will be available for 30 days post-presentation. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical leader focused on innovative therapies for HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer, operating in over 35 countries with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Kite Pharma, a Gilead Company, and Daiichi Sankyo announced that Japan's Ministry of Health has approved Yescarta for treating relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL). The approval is based on the ZUMA-7 study, which showed Yescarta provided a four-fold increase in event-free survival compared to standard care (8.3 vs. 2 months). Moreover, patients treated with Yescarta were 2.5 times more likely to be alive after two years without disease progression. This marks a significant advancement for patients in Japan, where this cancer type is prevalent.
Sunlenca (lenacapavir) has received FDA approval as the first capsid inhibitor for HIV-1 treatment in adults experiencing multi-drug resistant HIV infections. This drug, distinguished by its unique multi-stage action, offers a twice-yearly treatment option, addressing a critical gap for patients with limited therapy choices. The approval is based on the CAPELLA trial, which demonstrated an 83% success rate in achieving undetectable viral loads at Week 52. Sunlenca’s long-acting properties and broad application potential mark it as a significant advancement in HIV treatment.