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Novartis, Bristol Myers halt autoimmune CAR-T trials due to adverse events

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31 August 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb have paused several CAR-T cell therapy trials in autoimmune diseases due to immune-related adverse events, prompting safety reviews of their rapid manufacturing platform therapies targeting CD19.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a sudden pause in autoimmune CAR-T trials targeting CD19 due to safety concerns around rapid manufacturing. This forces a rethink on trial risk management and heightens scrutiny on new cell therapies in autoimmune diseases.

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1 source · 31 Aug 2026

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