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FDA reverses course, approves melanoma therapy after 2 rejections
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to Tudriqev, a genetically modified oncolytic viral therapy for advanced melanoma patients after two prior rejections, requiring post-approval trials to confirm clinical benefit.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 5 sources have reported it between 6 Aug 2026 and 10 Aug 2026.
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FDA's reversal opens a clinical pathway for viral therapies in melanoma, so you need to prioritize regulatory engagement and trial design to capitalise on this newly energised segment.
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5 sources · first reported 6 Aug 2026 · latest 10 Aug 2026
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