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Envetec appoints Thermo Fisher diagnostics chief to board

Envetec has named Patrick S. Jones, president of Thermo Fisher's Clinical Diagnostics Division, as an independent director to support its US expansion.
Envetec has named Patrick S. Jones, president of Thermo Fisher's Clinical Diagnostics Division, as an independent director to support its US expansion.
Medical Devices
Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

Envetec wins California approval for GENERATIONS medical waste system

California's public health regulator has approved the Irish cleantech firm's non-thermal GENERATIONS system for biohazardous and sharps waste treatment.
California's public health regulator has approved the Irish cleantech firm's non-thermal GENERATIONS system for biohazardous and sharps waste treatment.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

HCW Biologics wins patent allowance for HCW9302 in alopecia areata

The Florida biotech has secured a USPTO notice of allowance covering HCW9302 as an alopecia areata treatment, as Phase 1 data show early signs of
The Florida biotech has secured a USPTO notice of allowance covering HCW9302 as an alopecia areata treatment, as Phase 1 data show early signs of
Medical Devices
Diagnostics

Lumexa Imaging posts Q2 revenue of $264m as advanced volumes rise

Lumexa Imaging swung to a $2.7m net profit in Q2 2026 as advanced imaging volumes grew 6.8% and the company added its ninth
Lumexa Imaging swung to a $2.7m net profit in Q2 2026 as advanced imaging volumes grew 6.8% and the company added its ninth
Pharmaceuticals
Bioinformatics

NorthStrive Biosciences expands AI drug discovery pact with Yuva

NorthStrive Biosciences has formalised a six-month expansion programme to narrow four AI-discovered mitochondrial compounds toward a lead nomination in cardiac disease
NorthStrive Biosciences has formalised a six-month expansion programme to narrow four AI-discovered mitochondrial compounds toward a lead nomination in cardiac disease
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Nxera Pharma to receive $8.6m milestone from Lilly-owned Centessa

A late-stage development advance in Centessa's OX2R agonist pipeline triggers an $8.6 million payment to Nxera, which retains future milestone and royalty
A late-stage development advance in Centessa's OX2R agonist pipeline triggers an $8.6 million payment to Nxera, which retains future milestone and royalty
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics

Oryzon wins US patent allowance for iadademstat-gilteritinib AML combo

The USPTO notice covers LSD1 inhibitor combinations for myeloid cancers, with protection expected to run to 2042 pending formal grant.
The USPTO notice covers LSD1 inhibitor combinations for myeloid cancers, with protection expected to run to 2042 pending formal grant.
Medical Devices
Diagnostics

Philips launches FDA-cleared eV14-2v single-transducer for OB/GYN

Philips has introduced a transvaginal transducer claiming a 41.7% penetration gain and 22% weight reduction over its predecessor, with dual regulatory clearance.
Philips has introduced a transvaginal transducer claiming a 41.7% penetration gain and 22% weight reduction over its predecessor, with dual regulatory clearance.
Biologics
Bioprocessing

PMGC Holdings signs term sheet for spaceflight muscle-loss study

NorthStrive Biosciences will test probiotic candidates EL-22 and EL-32 in a live-mouse microgravity study under a non-binding deal with Australia's
NorthStrive Biosciences will test probiotic candidates EL-22 and EL-32 in a live-mouse microgravity study under a non-binding deal with Australia's
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Vivos publishes peer-reviewed data on PrecisionGel thermogel

Vivos Inc. has validated its PrecisionGel polymer platform in an Elsevier journal, supporting clinical programmes at Mayo Clinic and licensing talks with pharmaceutical
Vivos Inc. has validated its PrecisionGel polymer platform in an Elsevier journal, supporting clinical programmes at Mayo Clinic and licensing talks with pharmaceutical
Medical Devices
Biologics

BioStem's VENDAJE products gain Vizient and Premier GPO coverage

BioStem Technologies has secured GPO contract coverage for VENDAJE and VENDAJE AC through Vizient and Premier, opening hospital access for the first time.
BioStem Technologies has secured GPO contract coverage for VENDAJE and VENDAJE AC through Vizient and Premier, opening hospital access for the first time.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Intellia Therapeutics secures $400m debt facility with OrbiMed

The CRISPR biotech drew an initial $75m at closing, with further tranches tied to milestones for its HAE gene-editing candidate lonvo-z.
The CRISPR biotech drew an initial $75m at closing, with further tranches tied to milestones for its HAE gene-editing candidate lonvo-z.
Diagnostics
Genomics

Kala Bio signs exclusive US deal for Virotek eye genetics tests

Kala Bio will be the sole US distributor of Virotek's ophthalmology genomic testing programme under a one-year deal effective 4 September 2026.
Kala Bio will be the sole US distributor of Virotek's ophthalmology genomic testing programme under a one-year deal effective 4 September 2026.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Novartis pelacarsen trial misses primary endpoint in Lp(a) study

The HORIZON Phase 3 trial of pelacarsen failed its primary cardiovascular endpoint, but royalty backer Royalty Pharma says it still expects a modest positive return.
The HORIZON Phase 3 trial of pelacarsen failed its primary cardiovascular endpoint, but royalty backer Royalty Pharma says it still expects a modest positive return.
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics
Diagnostics

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals completes Alkeus buy, adds Stargardt drug

Tarsus gains worldwide rights to Phase 3 oral candidate ALK-001 for Stargardt disease, a blinding inherited retinal condition with no approved therapy.
Tarsus gains worldwide rights to Phase 3 oral candidate ALK-001 for Stargardt disease, a blinding inherited retinal condition with no approved therapy.
Medical Devices
Digital Health

Wandercraft signs 12 customers for Calvin-40 industrial humanoid

The Paris-based robotics firm said blue-chip automotive, logistics and healthcare operators are among early adopters of its Calvin-40 humanoid robot.
The Paris-based robotics firm said blue-chip automotive, logistics and healthcare operators are among early adopters of its Calvin-40 humanoid robot.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Canada's CDA-AMC backs conditional reimbursement for Yorvipath

Palopegteriparatide gains a positive reimbursement recommendation in Canada for adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism inadequately controlled on standard therapy.
Palopegteriparatide gains a positive reimbursement recommendation in Canada for adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism inadequately controlled on standard therapy.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Climb Bio CLYM116 Phase 1 data back every-12-week dosing in IgAN

Phase 1 data show CLYM116 achieved near-complete APRIL suppression and a 29-day half-life, supporting quarterly dosing in IgA nephropathy.
Phase 1 data show CLYM116 achieved near-complete APRIL suppression and a 29-day half-life, supporting quarterly dosing in IgA nephropathy.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics
Cell & Gene Therapy

Eledon files IND for islet cell transplant trial as Phase 3 nears

Eledon Pharmaceuticals has submitted an IND for a registrational islet cell transplant study of tegoprubart, while reaffirming its Q4 2026 Phase 3 kidney trial start.
Eledon Pharmaceuticals has submitted an IND for a registrational islet cell transplant study of tegoprubart, while reaffirming its Q4 2026 Phase 3 kidney trial start.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Latigo Biotherapeutics raises $397m IPO to fund non-opioid pain pipeline

The Thousand Oaks biotech floated on Nasdaq in August 2026 and published NEJM data on its lead NaV 1.8 inhibitor onzotrigine in acute pain.
The Thousand Oaks biotech floated on Nasdaq in August 2026 and published NEJM data on its lead NaV 1.8 inhibitor onzotrigine in acute pain.
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