Eli Lilly reports early Phase 1 data for investigational FRα‑targeting ADC in platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer at ESMO 2026
An Eli Lilly press release distributed through PR Newswire on Oct. 24, 2026 says the company presented early Phase 1 clinical data at ESMO 2026 for an investigational, next‑generation folate receptor alpha (FRα)‑targeting antibody–drug conjugate given in combination therapy for platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer.

Eli Lilly’s Oct. 24, 2026 press release distributed via PR Newswire says the company presented early Phase 1 clinical data at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2026 meeting for an investigational, next‑generation FRα‑targeting antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) administered in combination as a treatment for platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer.
The release describes this as the "first clinical data" in platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer for Lilly’s investigational FRα‑targeting ADC and frames the findings as early‑stage (Phase 1) results; the announcement characterizes the therapy as investigational. The press release is the source for this brief and the claims are reported as stated by Lilly.
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- Eli Lilly and Company press release distributed through PR Newswire: Lilly reports early Phase 1 results for investigational ovarian-cancer treatment combination ↗
- Lilly presents first clinical data in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer for its investigational, next-generation, FRα-targeting ADC at ESMO 2026 | Eli Lilly and Company ↗
- Lilly presents first clinical data in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer for its investigational, next-generation, FRα-targeting ADC at ESMO 2026 | Eli Lilly and Company ↗
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