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PolarityBio wins FDA Priority Review for SkinTE BLA in DFUs

The FDA has accepted PolarityBio's SkinTE biologics application with Priority Review, setting a PDUFA action date of 16 March 2027.
The FDA has accepted PolarityBio's SkinTE biologics application with Priority Review, setting a PDUFA action date of 16 March 2027.
Biologics
Regulatory Science

Vera Therapeutics' TRUTAKNA cuts IgAN progression risk 76% in Phase 3

Two-year ORIGIN 3 data showed atacicept-vymj stabilised kidney function and slashed composite disease progression risk, supporting a full FDA approval filing in Q4
Two-year ORIGIN 3 data showed atacicept-vymj stabilised kidney function and slashed composite disease progression risk, supporting a full FDA approval filing in Q4
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Curium wins FDA approval for BEXLUTRY lutetium RLT in GEP-NETs

Curium's BEXLUTRY, a 505(b)(2) lutetium Lu 177 dotatate equivalent, has received FDA approval for somatostatin receptor-positive GEP-NETs in adults.
Curium's BEXLUTRY, a 505(b)(2) lutetium Lu 177 dotatate equivalent, has received FDA approval for somatostatin receptor-positive GEP-NETs in adults.
Diagnostics
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Telix's Pixclara wins FDA approval as first glioma FET-PET agent

Telix Pharmaceuticals has secured FDA approval for Pixclara, the first radiopharmaceutical PET imaging drug cleared in the US for glioma diagnosis.
Telix Pharmaceuticals has secured FDA approval for Pixclara, the first radiopharmaceutical PET imaging drug cleared in the US for glioma diagnosis.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

J&J's amivantamab plus chemo hits 34-month OS in EGFR Ex20ins NSCLC

Final PAPILLON Phase 3 data show a 34.3-month median overall survival with amivantamab plus chemotherapy, the longest reported in this historically difficult-to
Final PAPILLON Phase 3 data show a 34.3-month median overall survival with amivantamab plus chemotherapy, the longest reported in this historically difficult-to
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Leios Therapeutics clears FDA end-of-phase 2 meeting for 10XB-101

The La Jolla biotech secured FDA alignment on Phase 3 design for its injectable submental fat treatment, clearing the path to a 505(b)(2
The La Jolla biotech secured FDA alignment on Phase 3 design for its injectable submental fat treatment, clearing the path to a 505(b)(2
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Pharmazz wins FDA Orphan Drug Designation for sovateltide in NHIE

Pharmazz's endothelin-B receptor agonist sovateltide gains Orphan Drug Designation for neonatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, unlocking US development incentives.
Pharmazz's endothelin-B receptor agonist sovateltide gains Orphan Drug Designation for neonatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, unlocking US development incentives.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Revelyx Bio Phase 2 data back recombinant liquid botulinum toxin YY003

YY003 hit its composite primary endpoint in 80.8% of participants at the 40-unit dose, with rapid onset by week one and no neutralising
YY003 hit its composite primary endpoint in 80.8% of participants at the 40-unit dose, with rapid onset by week one and no neutralising
Cell & Gene Therapy
Genomics

Tenaya wins FDA RMAT designation for ARVC gene therapy TN-401

Tenaya Therapeutics has secured RMAT designation for TN-401, its AAV9-based gene therapy for PKP2-associated ARVC, backed by Phase 1b/2 interim data.
Tenaya Therapeutics has secured RMAT designation for TN-401, its AAV9-based gene therapy for PKP2-associated ARVC, backed by Phase 1b/2 interim data.
Diagnostics
Genomics

Veracyte acquires Convergent Genomics for up to $180m

Veracyte is adding the UroAmp urinary tumour DNA platform to its bladder cancer portfolio, with commercialisation targeted for late 2028.
Veracyte is adding the UroAmp urinary tumour DNA platform to its bladder cancer portfolio, with commercialisation targeted for late 2028.
Medical Devices

Axogen prices $208.7m share offering to fund BioCircuit deal

Axogen is selling 4.91 million shares at $42.50 each, with proceeds earmarked to finance its pending acquisition of BioCircuit Technologies.
Axogen is selling 4.91 million shares at $42.50 each, with proceeds earmarked to finance its pending acquisition of BioCircuit Technologies.
Medical Devices
Diagnostics

Femasys partners CapexMD to finance FemaSeed fertility access

Femasys has linked with specialist fertility lender CapexMD to offer patients financing for its FemaSeed intratubal insemination portfolio across OB/GYN practices.
Femasys has linked with specialist fertility lender CapexMD to offer patients financing for its FemaSeed intratubal insemination portfolio across OB/GYN practices.
Pharmaceuticals
Bioprocessing
Biologics

WuXi AppTec outlines long-acting oligonucleotide manufacturing hurdles

WuXi AppTec's TIDES platform sets out the chemistry, purification and stability challenges that arise when engineering oligonucleotides for monthly or longer dosing
WuXi AppTec's TIDES platform sets out the chemistry, purification and stability challenges that arise when engineering oligonucleotides for monthly or longer dosing
Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Nanox reports 37% revenue rise but takes $40.7m impairment charge

Nano-X Imaging grew Q2 revenues to $4.2m but recorded a $40.7m intangible asset impairment, widening its GAAP net loss to $55.5m.
Nano-X Imaging grew Q2 revenues to $4.2m but recorded a $40.7m intangible asset impairment, widening its GAAP net loss to $55.5m.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Oncolytics reports pelareorep active alongside pan-RAS inhibitor in CRC

Preclinical data show pelareorep maintained tumour-reducing activity when combined with a pan-RAS inhibitor, with no evidence of antagonism between the two agents.
Preclinical data show pelareorep maintained tumour-reducing activity when combined with a pan-RAS inhibitor, with no evidence of antagonism between the two agents.
Medical Devices

Precision Optics takes $1.3m defence follow-on order for micro-optics

The Littleton, Massachusetts firm said the order continues a programme running since 2018 and expects a long-term manufacturing agreement to follow.
The Littleton, Massachusetts firm said the order continues a programme running since 2018 and expects a long-term manufacturing agreement to follow.
Digital Health
Regulatory Science

Sequoia Project, AHIMA and HCPro launch information blocking training

The three organisations have released a four-course online series to help healthcare workforces comply with US federal information blocking rules now under active
The three organisations have released a four-course online series to help healthcare workforces comply with US federal information blocking rules now under active
Pharmaceuticals

Verrica to present YCANTH and VP-315 data at two dermatology meetings

Post-hoc Phase 3 data show YCANTH cleared molluscum in over half of long-duration patients, while VP-315 showed abscopal-like activity in untreated
Post-hoc Phase 3 data show YCANTH cleared molluscum in over half of long-duration patients, while VP-315 showed abscopal-like activity in untreated
Biotech
Bioprocessing

Cannara Biotech expands credit facility to C$80m with BMO and TD

The Québec cannabis producer has upsized its syndicated debt facility by C$30m and extended its maturity to December 2029.
The Québec cannabis producer has upsized its syndicated debt facility by C$30m and extended its maturity to December 2029.
Diagnostics
Pharmaceuticals
Digital Health

Cerenome secures $20m royalty-based facility to scale CNSide platform

The Houston CNS oncology company said the senior secured facility extends its cash runway into 2028 and funds commercial scale-up of its CSF assay
The Houston CNS oncology company said the senior secured facility extends its cash runway into 2028 and funds commercial scale-up of its CSF assay
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