Bristol Myers Squibb reports successful trial for myeloma treatment
Bristol Myers Squibb reports successful trial for myeloma treatment
Updated at: September 26, 2026 at 02:50 AM
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is making significant strides in the fight against multiple myeloma, a complex blood cancer.
Central to this progress is ZENBEXUS™ (iberdomide), a novel CELMoD agent.
In the Phase 3 EXCALIBER-RRMM trial, patients using a regimen containing ZENBEXUS showed much better clinical outcomes compared to standard treatments.
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FDA recently granted accelerated approval for this regimen, marking a major milestone for patients who have already undergone prior therapy.
Beyond small-molecule drugs like ZENBEXUS and mezigdomide, BMS is advancing its cell therapy pipeline.
The Phase 2 QUINTESSENTIAL trial revealed that its investigational CAR T-cell therapy, arlo-cel, achieved strong response rates in patients who were previously resistant to other treatments.
By targeting GPRC5D, arlo-cel offers a new path for those who have exhausted existing options.
Through both CELMoD platforms and sophisticated CAR T technology, BMS is successfully refreshing its hematology portfolio to tackle treatment resistance.
