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Regulatory Science

Ultragenyx publishes 96-week Phase 3 data for GENGLYCOS in GSDIa

Peer-reviewed results show a 61% mean reduction in daily cornstarch intake at Week 96, with glycaemic control maintained across both treatment groups.
Peer-reviewed results show a 61% mean reduction in daily cornstarch intake at Week 96, with glycaemic control maintained across both treatment groups.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Upstream Bio plans dual Phase 3 trials for verekitug in 2027

The Waltham biotech will start pivotal studies in severe asthma and CRSwNP in Q1 2027, targeting a quarterly 400 mg subcutaneous regimen.
The Waltham biotech will start pivotal studies in severe asthma and CRSwNP in Q1 2027, targeting a quarterly 400 mg subcutaneous regimen.
Biologics
Regulatory Science

Alvotech wins FDA review acceptance for AVT80 vedolizumab biosimilar

Alvotech's BLA for AVT80, a proposed interchangeable subcutaneous biosimilar to Entyvio, has been accepted for review by the FDA, completing its dual-presentation
Alvotech's BLA for AVT80, a proposed interchangeable subcutaneous biosimilar to Entyvio, has been accepted for review by the FDA, completing its dual-presentation
Biologics

Arch Biopartners wins IRB approval to open U.S. sites in CS-AKI trial

The Canadian biotech cleared a central IRB review for its Phase II LSALT peptide study, bringing five U.S. institutions closer to activation.
The Canadian biotech cleared a central IRB review for its Phase II LSALT peptide study, bringing five U.S. institutions closer to activation.
Biologics
Regulatory Science

Ascendis and BioMarin settle YUVIWEL dispute with royalty deal

Ascendis Pharma will pay BioMarin royalties of up to 20% on navepegritide net sales through May 2030 to resolve all litigation between the two companies.
Ascendis Pharma will pay BioMarin royalties of up to 20% on navepegritide net sales through May 2030 to resolve all litigation between the two companies.
Medical Devices

Beyond Air wins FDA Breakthrough Device tag for LungFit GO in NTM-PD

Beyond Air's portable inhaled nitric oxide device gains FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for a rare, hard-to-treat chronic lung infection.
Beyond Air's portable inhaled nitric oxide device gains FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for a rare, hard-to-treat chronic lung infection.
Regulatory Science

Cadrenal Therapeutics gains FDA alignment on CAD-1005 Phase 3 design

The FDA agreed on the primary endpoint and placebo-control design for Cadrenal's Phase 3 trial of its 12-LOX inhibitor in heparin-induced
The FDA agreed on the primary endpoint and placebo-control design for Cadrenal's Phase 3 trial of its 12-LOX inhibitor in heparin-induced
Biologics

Lecanemab gets positive CDA-AMC reimbursement nod in Canada

Canada's Drug Agency has backed public reimbursement of lecanemab for early Alzheimer's disease, clearing the way for pCPA pricing negotiations.
Canada's Drug Agency has backed public reimbursement of lecanemab for early Alzheimer's disease, clearing the way for pCPA pricing negotiations.
Biologics

Disc Medicine to present first DISC-3405 clinical data at SOHO 2026

Disc Medicine will share Phase 2 safety and efficacy data for two antibody candidates targeting myeloproliferative neoplasms at SOHO in Houston this September.
Disc Medicine will share Phase 2 safety and efficacy data for two antibody candidates targeting myeloproliferative neoplasms at SOHO in Houston this September.
Regulatory Science

Inventiva appoints Chris Benecchi as COO ahead of MASH Phase 3 readout

The French-American biotech has hired a 30-year industry veteran to lead operational and commercial readiness as its lanifibranor Phase 3 data approaches.
The French-American biotech has hired a 30-year industry veteran to lead operational and commercial readiness as its lanifibranor Phase 3 data approaches.
Biologics

Medera SRD-002 gene therapy hits 12-month HFpEF endpoints

Twelve-month Phase 1/2a data showed 80% of patients normalised cardiac filling pressures after a single dose of the SERCA2a gene therapy.
Twelve-month Phase 1/2a data showed 80% of patients normalised cardiac filling pressures after a single dose of the SERCA2a gene therapy.
Regulatory Science

Palvella completes NDA submission for QTORIN rapamycin gel in rare LM

Palvella Therapeutics has filed its full NDA with the FDA for QTORIN rapamycin gel, targeting a rare condition with no approved treatment options.
Palvella Therapeutics has filed its full NDA with the FDA for QTORIN rapamycin gel, targeting a rare condition with no approved treatment options.

PMV Pharma reports 46% ORR for rezatapopt in ovarian cancer cohort

Updated interim PYNNACLE data show a 10-month median duration of response, as PMV plans an NDA submission for accelerated approval in Q1 2027.
Updated interim PYNNACLE data show a 10-month median duration of response, as PMV plans an NDA submission for accelerated approval in Q1 2027.
Biologics
Diagnostics

Acoramidis shows structural cardiac reversal in 54-month ATTR-CM data

BridgeBio's Attruby generated CMR evidence of cardiac structural reversal and 65 extra days alive out of hospital at three years in ATTR-CM patients.
BridgeBio's Attruby generated CMR evidence of cardiac structural reversal and 65 extra days alive out of hospital at three years in ATTR-CM patients.
Regulatory Science

Artelo Biosciences wins US patent allowance for ART27.13 formulation

The Nasdaq-listed biotech secured IP protection for its cannabinoid agonist's commercial formulation, extending coverage to 2041 across two active Phase 2 studies.
The Nasdaq-listed biotech secured IP protection for its cannabinoid agonist's commercial formulation, extending coverage to 2041 across two active Phase 2 studies.
Diagnostics

Autonomix Medical secures US patent on feedback-guided neuromodulation

Autonomix Medical has been granted a US patent covering real-time feedback-guided precision neuromodulation systems, including neural ablation for cancer pain relief.
Autonomix Medical has been granted a US patent covering real-time feedback-guided precision neuromodulation systems, including neural ablation for cancer pain relief.
Digital Health

Globus Medical acquires Duke-incubated AI firm Higgs Boson Health

The NYSE-listed musculoskeletal device maker is buying Durham-based Higgs Boson Health to build out a surgical intelligence and patient-journey platform.
The NYSE-listed musculoskeletal device maker is buying Durham-based Higgs Boson Health to build out a surgical intelligence and patient-journey platform.
Biologics

CLINUVEL posts tenth consecutive profit as cash hits A$252m

The Melbourne biopharmaceutical company reported FY2026 net profit of A$33.9m and plans to use its balance sheet strength to accelerate US expansion.
The Melbourne biopharmaceutical company reported FY2026 net profit of A$33.9m and plans to use its balance sheet strength to accelerate US expansion.

BlossomHill Therapeutics prices upsized $150m IPO on Nasdaq

The San Diego oncology biotech priced 9.375 million shares at $16.00 each, with underwriters holding a 30-day option to buy a further
The San Diego oncology biotech priced 9.375 million shares at $16.00 each, with underwriters holding a 30-day option to buy a further
Diagnostics
Digital Health

CapsoVision posts 10% revenue growth as AI Highlights eyes FDA clearance

The capsule endoscopy company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.6m and expects US clearance of its AI-assisted reading tool by end of Q3.
The capsule endoscopy company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.6m and expects US clearance of its AI-assisted reading tool by end of Q3.
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