Drug candidates in oncology, neurology, rare diseases, and more are approaching critical development as the calendar turns to 2026.
CELMoDs (cereblon E3 ligase modulators) are oral small molecules that bind cereblon to trigger degradation of key myeloma survival proteins, directly inducing tumor-cell apoptosis, building on older immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs).
After lingering in the BMS pipeline since the infamous $74 billion Celgene acquisition in 2019 and overshadowed by high-profile cell therapies, they’re now nearing center stage with pivotal data imminent.
These CELMoDs will be used alongside standard myeloma backbone combinations and across multiple settings, representing a large market opportunity.
Author's summary: Late-stage programs are set to reshape treatment in 2026.