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IDEAYA Biosciences to Present First Median Overall Survival Data from Phase 2 Trial of the Darovasertib / Crizotinib Combination in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma at the 2025 Society for Melanoma Research Congress IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA), a leading precision medicine oncology company, today announced that an abstract with data from the company's ...

Key Takeaway: IDEAYA Biosciences announced that an abstract detailing the first median overall survival data from its Phase 1/2 trial of darovasertib combined with crizotinib in metastatic uveal melanoma has been accepted for oral presentation at the 2025 Society for Melanoma Research Congress. This presentation will showcase data from over 40 patients, marking a significant advancement in treatment options for this cancer type.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Presentation of first median overall survival data is a significant milestone.
  • The trial involves over 40 patients, indicating robust data collection.
  • IDEAYA's approach to precision medicine may lead to transformative cancer therapies.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks in drug development.
  • Uncertainties in regulatory approval processes could affect timelines.

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Full Press Release Details

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. , Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA ), a leading precision medicine oncology company, today announced that an abstract with data from the company's single-arm, Phase 1/2 trial of darovasertib in combination with crizotinib in first-line metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) was accepted for an oral presentation at the 2025 Society for Melanoma Research Congress (SMR), taking place on October 25-28 in Amsterdam . The presentation will include data from over 40 patients in the trial, including the first reported median overall survival (OS) data for the combination of darovasertib and crizotinib in mUM. A detailed summary of the data from the abstract will be shared at a later date.
Details of the Presentation are as follows:
Title (Abstract #209): First reported overall survival results from a phase 1/2 study of darovasertib (OptimUM-01) plus crizotinib as first-line treatment for metastatic uveal melanoma
Presenter: Dr. Meredith McKean , MD, MPH; Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research at Sarah Cannon Research Institute
About IDEAYA Biosciences
IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to (i) the potential therapeutic benefits of IDEAYA therapeutics, including combination therapies; and (ii) the timing and content of an oral/poster presentation at the 2025 SMRC related to data from a Ph 1/2 trial of darovasertib in combination with crizotinib in 1L mUM. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause IDEAYA's preclinical and clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including IDEAYA's programs' in early or late stage of development, the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, the regulatory approval processes, the timing of regulatory filings, the challenges associated with manufacturing drug products, IDEAYA's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash to fund operations. IDEAYA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of IDEAYA in general, see IDEAYA's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated February 18, 2025 and any current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investor and Media Contact
IDEAYA Biosciences Joshua Bleharski , Ph.D. Chief Financial Officer [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of the IDEAYA trial?

The trial focuses on the combination of darovasertib and crizotinib for treating metastatic uveal melanoma.

When will the presentation take place?

The presentation is scheduled for October 25-28, 2025, at the SMR Congress in Amsterdam.

Who will present the trial data?

Dr. Meredith McKean, Director of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research, will present the data.

How many patients were involved in the trial?

The trial included data from over 40 patients.

What is the significance of the data presented?

It includes the first reported median overall survival data for the drug combination in this patient population.

Last updated: Aug 29, 2025