{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65736d39d32e730012c98919/69ea885dd2febdbec9330c83?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"AI in Oncology Takes Off, Tackling HIV and Liver Disease, Pharma’s Recent Gains","description":"<p>Some <em>GEN</em> editors were in sunny San Diego covering the hottest research, trends, and products from the American Association for Cancer Research meeting. We kick things off with news from America’s Finest City, particularly around the growing role of AI in oncology. Then we dive into two new research studies. In the first, scientists used CRISPR to identify genes in primary CD4+ T cells that promote or restrict HIV infection. The second study described engineered implantable liver constructs that could eventually serve as a stopgap for patients waiting for donor transplants. Finally, the acquisitions keep coming as Eli Lilly scoops up CAR T cell therapy developer Kelonia for $7B. Also, Revolution Medicines has shared some impressive data from a Phase III trial of its pancreatic cancer drug.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join <em>GEN</em> editors Corinna Singleman, PhD, Fay Lin, PhD, Alex Philippidis, and Uduak Thomas for a discussion of the latest biotech and biopharma news.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listed below are links to the <em>GEN</em> stories referenced in this episode of <em>Touching Base</em>:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/cancer/aacr-2026-a-video-update-from-san-diego/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AACR 2026: A Video Update from San Diego </a></p><p>By Julianna LeMieux, PhD, and Damian Doherty,<em> GEN</em>, April 21, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/cancer/aacr-2026-cancer-research-edges-toward-an-ai-driven-era/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AACR 2026 Video Update: Cancer Research Edges Toward an AI-Driven Era</a></p><p>By Fay Lin, PhD, and Jonathan Grinstein, PhD,<em> GEN</em>, April 22, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/informatics/using-ai-in-healthcare-ethically-by-considering-humanity/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Using AI in Healthcare Ethically by Considering Humanity</a></p><p>By Corinna Singleman, PhD,<em> IPM</em>, November 18, 2025</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/omics/10x-genomics-unveils-atera-spatial-platform-at-aacr-meeting/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10x Genomics Unveils Atera Spatial Platform at AACR Meeting </a></p><p>By Julianna LeMieux, PhD, <em>GEN</em>, April 19, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/infectious-diseases/crispr-screens-map-human-t%E2%80%91cell-genes-that-promote-or-block-hiv-infection/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CRISPR Screens Map Human T‑Cell Genes That Promote or Block HIV Infection </a></p><p><em>GEN</em>, April 20, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/tissue-engineering-and-synthetic-biology-combined-to-grow-liver-tissue-on-demand-in-body/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Synthetic Biology and Tissue Engineering Grow Liver Tissue In‑Body </a></p><p><em>GEN</em>, April 20, 2026</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/cancer/stockwatch-revolutions-phase-iii-pancreatic-cancer-data-dazzles-investors-analysts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">StockWatch: Revolution’s Phase III Pancreatic Cancer Data Dazzles Investors, Analysts </a></p><p>By Alex Philippidis, <em>GEN Edge</em>, April 19, 2026</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/topics/cancer/lilly-to-acquire-kelonia-for-up-to-7b-expanding-cancer-cell-therapy-pipeline/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lilly to Acquire Kelonia for Up to $7B, Expanding Cancer Cell Therapy Pipeline </a></p><p>By Alex Philippidis, <em>GEN Edge</em>, April 20, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.genengnews.com/category/multimedia/podcasts/touching-base/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Touching Base Podcast</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Hosted by Corinna Singleman, PhD&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/category/multimedia/podcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Behind the Breakthroughs</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Hosted by Jonathan D. Grinstein, PhD&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN)"}