- Positive phase 3 trial results for ARIAD Pharma's drug ridaforolimus in sarcoma, meeting the primary endpoint of increased progression-free survival.
- The drug is expected to be filed for regulatory approval by partner Merck by end of 2011 and could gain approval in 2012, providing milestones and royalty revenues.
- ARIAD is also conducting a pivotal phase 2 trial of its drug ponatinib in leukemia, with data expected in mid-2012 that could support approval in early 2013.