"The first early results are now available from the pivotal Phase 2 ALTA trial of brigatinib in patients with ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer whose disease had progressed on crizotinib therapy, and show encouraging early response rates and progression-free survival. We look forward to the oral presentation at ASCO, which will reflect approximately three months of additional follow-up, including the opportunity for all responses to be confirmed," stated Timothy P. Clackson, Ph.D., president of research and development and chief scientific officer at ARIAD. "The presentation at ASCO will also include details on CNS activity."