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Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD
Videos
04/14/2026
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD, discusses long-term follow-up results from the phase 2b ReNeu trial evaluating mirdametinib among adult and pediatric patients with inoperable, symptomatic NF1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD, discusses long-term follow-up results from the phase 2b ReNeu trial evaluating mirdametinib among adult and pediatric patients with inoperable, symptomatic NF1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD, discusses...
04/14/2026
Oncology
FDA Approval
11/19/2025
Emily Estrada
On November 19, 2025, the FDA approved selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, expanding its prior pediatric indication to adults based on results from the phase 3 KOMET trial.
On November 19, 2025, the FDA approved selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, expanding its prior pediatric indication to adults based on results from the phase 3 KOMET trial.
On November 19, 2025, the FDA...
11/19/2025
Oncology
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD; Julia Meade, MD; Carlos Romo, MD
Videos
04/29/2025
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD; Carlos Romo, MD; Julia Meade, MD
In this video, a panel of experts discuss the management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas, including future research areas.
In this video, a panel of experts discuss the management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas, including future research areas.
In this video, a panel of...
04/29/2025
Oncology
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD; Julia Meade, MD; Carlos Romo, MD
Videos
04/29/2025
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD; Carlos Romo, MD; Julia Meade, MD
In this video, a panel of experts discuss the management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas, including data from the ReNeu trial.
In this video, a panel of experts discuss the management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas, including data from the ReNeu trial.
In this video, a panel of...
04/29/2025
Oncology
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD; Julia Meade, MD; Carlos Romo, MD
Videos
04/29/2025
Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD; Carlos Romo, MD; Julia Meade, MD
In this video, a panel of experts discuss the management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas, including the potential therapeutic options.
In this video, a panel of experts discuss the management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas, including the potential therapeutic options.
In this video, a panel of...
04/29/2025
Oncology
News
11/12/2024
Allison Casey
According to a phase 2b trial, mirdametinib demonstrated significant confirmed objective response rates with deep and durable reductions of volume of target plexiform neurofibromas and clinically meaningful improvements to health-related...
According to a phase 2b trial, mirdametinib demonstrated significant confirmed objective response rates with deep and durable reductions of volume of target plexiform neurofibromas and clinically meaningful improvements to health-related...
According to a phase 2b trial,...
11/12/2024
Oncology
News
09/17/2024
Allison Casey
A panel of experts provided consensus recommendations on prevention, early detection, and management of adverse events potentially associated with selumetinib among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas.
A panel of experts provided consensus recommendations on prevention, early detection, and management of adverse events potentially associated with selumetinib among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas.
A panel of experts provided...
09/17/2024
Oncology
News
08/29/2024
Allison Casey
According to a review of audiometric data, the rate of hearing loss among patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) compared to the general population was higher than expected.
According to a review of audiometric data, the rate of hearing loss among patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) compared to the general population was higher than expected.
According to a review of...
08/29/2024
Oncology
News
08/01/2024
Allison Casey
In the phase 1 trial, the addition of a low-fat meal with doses of selumetinib did not significantly impact selumetinib exposure or gastrointestinal toxicities among adolescent patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform...
In the phase 1 trial, the addition of a low-fat meal with doses of selumetinib did not significantly impact selumetinib exposure or gastrointestinal toxicities among adolescent patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform...
In the phase 1 trial, the...
08/01/2024
Oncology
News
07/09/2024
Allison Casey
According to a phase 2 study, selumetinib demonstrated efficacy among both children and adults with NF1 and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, and in other manifestations.
According to a phase 2 study, selumetinib demonstrated efficacy among both children and adults with NF1 and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, and in other manifestations.
According to a phase 2 study,...
07/09/2024
Oncology
News
07/01/2024
Janelle Bradley
Findings from the real-world CASSIOPEA study show the considerable disease burden of neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) highlighting the importance of effective treatments for this patient population.
Findings from the real-world CASSIOPEA study show the considerable disease burden of neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) highlighting the importance of effective treatments for this patient population.
Findings from the real-world...
07/01/2024
Oncology

News

FDA Approval
11/19/2025
Emily Estrada
On November 19, 2025, the FDA approved selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, expanding its prior pediatric indication to adults based on results from the phase 3 KOMET trial.
On November 19, 2025, the FDA approved selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, expanding its prior pediatric indication to adults based on results from the phase 3 KOMET trial.
On November 19, 2025, the FDA...
11/19/2025
Oncology
News
11/12/2024
Allison Casey
According to a phase 2b trial, mirdametinib demonstrated significant confirmed objective response rates with deep and durable reductions of volume of target plexiform neurofibromas and clinically meaningful improvements to health-related...
According to a phase 2b trial, mirdametinib demonstrated significant confirmed objective response rates with deep and durable reductions of volume of target plexiform neurofibromas and clinically meaningful improvements to health-related...
According to a phase 2b trial,...
11/12/2024
Oncology
News
09/17/2024
Allison Casey
A panel of experts provided consensus recommendations on prevention, early detection, and management of adverse events potentially associated with selumetinib among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas.
A panel of experts provided consensus recommendations on prevention, early detection, and management of adverse events potentially associated with selumetinib among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas.
A panel of experts provided...
09/17/2024
Oncology
News
08/29/2024
Allison Casey
According to a review of audiometric data, the rate of hearing loss among patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) compared to the general population was higher than expected.
According to a review of audiometric data, the rate of hearing loss among patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) compared to the general population was higher than expected.
According to a review of...
08/29/2024
Oncology
News
08/01/2024
Allison Casey
In the phase 1 trial, the addition of a low-fat meal with doses of selumetinib did not significantly impact selumetinib exposure or gastrointestinal toxicities among adolescent patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform...
In the phase 1 trial, the addition of a low-fat meal with doses of selumetinib did not significantly impact selumetinib exposure or gastrointestinal toxicities among adolescent patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform...
In the phase 1 trial, the...
08/01/2024
Oncology
News
07/09/2024
Allison Casey
According to a phase 2 study, selumetinib demonstrated efficacy among both children and adults with NF1 and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, and in other manifestations.
According to a phase 2 study, selumetinib demonstrated efficacy among both children and adults with NF1 and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, and in other manifestations.
According to a phase 2 study,...
07/09/2024
Oncology
News
07/01/2024
Janelle Bradley
Findings from the real-world CASSIOPEA study show the considerable disease burden of neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) highlighting the importance of effective treatments for this patient population.
Findings from the real-world CASSIOPEA study show the considerable disease burden of neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) highlighting the importance of effective treatments for this patient population.
Findings from the real-world...
07/01/2024
Oncology
News
07/01/2024
Janelle Bradley
Findings from a phase 2 study show vinblastine/methotrexate did not demonstrate activity for neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) in pediatric and young-adult patients, despite being well-tolerated.
Findings from a phase 2 study show vinblastine/methotrexate did not demonstrate activity for neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) in pediatric and young-adult patients, despite being well-tolerated.
Findings from a phase 2 study...
07/01/2024
Oncology
News
07/01/2024
Janelle Bradley
Study findings show neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) worsens adult patient and caregiver health-related quality of life vs that of the general population.
Study findings show neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) worsens adult patient and caregiver health-related quality of life vs that of the general population.
Study findings show...
07/01/2024
Oncology
News
07/01/2024
Janelle Bradley
Among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN), treatment with selumetinib resulted in significant shrinkage in PN without any clinically significant morbidity.
Among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN), treatment with selumetinib resulted in significant shrinkage in PN without any clinically significant morbidity.
Among pediatric patients with...
07/01/2024
Oncology

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