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Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

MediciNova completes double-blind phase of COMBAT-ALS ibudilast trial

MediciNova has finished the double-blind portion of its 234-patient Phase 2b/3 ALS trial and expects topline results by end of 2026.
MediciNova has finished the double-blind portion of its 234-patient Phase 2b/3 ALS trial and expects topline results by end of 2026.
Medical Devices
Digital Health

Precision Neuroscience closes $250m Series D for BCI expansion

The New York BCI company raised an oversubscribed round co-led by Pershing Square, bringing total funding to $430m since its 2021 founding.
The New York BCI company raised an oversubscribed round co-led by Pershing Square, bringing total funding to $430m since its 2021 founding.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Genomics

Prime Medicine wins FDA IND clearance for PM647 in AATD

The Cambridge biotech's in vivo Prime Editor targets the root genetic cause of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, with first-in-human data expected in
The Cambridge biotech's in vivo Prime Editor targets the root genetic cause of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, with first-in-human data expected in
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Rezolute's ersodetug shows strong interim data in tumour HI trial

Seven of eight enrolled participants met the primary endpoint in the upLIFT Phase 3 study; topline results are expected before end of 2026.
Seven of eight enrolled participants met the primary endpoint in the upLIFT Phase 3 study; topline results are expected before end of 2026.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Satellos wins FDA IND clearance for forazapadin in FSHD

Satellos Bioscience has cleared an IND for its AAK1 inhibitor in a second muscle disease, backed by US$5m from the FSHD Canada Foundation.
Satellos Bioscience has cleared an IND for its AAK1 inhibitor in a second muscle disease, backed by US$5m from the FSHD Canada Foundation.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Scancell secures $25m BlackRock debt facility to fund iSCIB1+ Phase 3

The Oxford immuno-oncology company has agreed a structured loan facility with BlackRock to help finance its registrational melanoma trial, due to start by end
The Oxford immuno-oncology company has agreed a structured loan facility with BlackRock to help finance its registrational melanoma trial, due to start by end
Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostics

Actinogen XanaMIA Alzheimer's trial completes visits; data due November

Actinogen Medical's phase 2b/3 XanaMIA trial has completed all 247 patient visits, with topline results for its oral cortisol inhibitor expected in November.
Actinogen Medical's phase 2b/3 XanaMIA trial has completed all 247 patient visits, with topline results for its oral cortisol inhibitor expected in November.
Diagnostics
Medical Devices
Digital Health

Adaptyx wins FDA Breakthrough Device tag for cortisol monitor

Adaptyx Biosciences has secured FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and TAP entry for its continuous cortisol wearable, targeting Cushing syndrome and adrenal
Adaptyx Biosciences has secured FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and TAP entry for its continuous cortisol wearable, targeting Cushing syndrome and adrenal
Medical Devices

Anaconda Biomed closes $56m round to fund stroke thrombectomy trial

The Barcelona-based medtech secured $56m led by Omega Funds to complete the ATHENA pivotal IDE study of its ANA Funnel Catheter in ischaemic stroke.
The Barcelona-based medtech secured $56m led by Omega Funds to complete the ATHENA pivotal IDE study of its ANA Funnel Catheter in ischaemic stroke.
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices
Regulatory Science

Crossject and BARDA align ZEPIZURE paediatric plan with FDA

An additional $4.7m in non-dilutive BARDA funding extends Crossject's ZEPIZURE development contract through June 2030, bringing total support to $48m.
An additional $4.7m in non-dilutive BARDA funding extends Crossject's ZEPIZURE development contract through June 2030, bringing total support to $48m.
Pharmaceuticals

Elevar Therapeutics wins FDA approval for Lyrfigtu in bile duct cancer

Lirafugratinib becomes a second-line option for FGFR2-rearranged cholangiocarcinoma after posting a 46% confirmed response rate in the ReFocus trial.
Lirafugratinib becomes a second-line option for FGFR2-rearranged cholangiocarcinoma after posting a 46% confirmed response rate in the ReFocus trial.
Diagnostics
Digital Health

PhAST Corp. wins FDA clearance for rapid blood culture AST panel

PhAST Corp.'s Gram-negative panel delivers antimicrobial susceptibility results in under 2.5 hours directly from positive blood cultures, cutting a typical 24-48
PhAST Corp.'s Gram-negative panel delivers antimicrobial susceptibility results in under 2.5 hours directly from positive blood cultures, cutting a typical 24-48
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

SOTIO wins dual FDA designations for ADC SOT106 in sarcoma

SOTIO Biotech has secured Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations from the FDA for SOT106, its LRRC15-targeting ADC, ahead of a planned first-in
SOTIO Biotech has secured Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations from the FDA for SOT106, its LRRC15-targeting ADC, ahead of a planned first-in
Biologics
Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

ATCC wins $99m DOW contract to manage military medical countermeasures

ATCC will lead lifecycle management of vaccines, biologics and drugs for the US military's RAPID programme under a 10-year, $99 million contract.
ATCC will lead lifecycle management of vaccines, biologics and drugs for the US military's RAPID programme under a 10-year, $99 million contract.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Celldex barzolvolimab Phase 3 trials meet all endpoints in CSU

Both EMBARQ-CSU studies hit primary and key secondary endpoints, with complete response rates above 40% at 12 weeks; a BLA filing is planned for
Both EMBARQ-CSU studies hit primary and key secondary endpoints, with complete response rates above 40% at 12 weeks; a BLA filing is planned for
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Eledon tegoprubart shows 13 mL/min eGFR edge over tacrolimus

Eledon's Phase 2 BESTOW extension data show tegoprubart maintained significantly better kidney function than tacrolimus at 24 months, with no rejections beyond six
Eledon's Phase 2 BESTOW extension data show tegoprubart maintained significantly better kidney function than tacrolimus at 24 months, with no rejections beyond six
Biologics
Bioinformatics

Envisagenics and Boehringer Ingelheim in $1bn RNA splicing deal

Envisagenics' AI-powered SpliceCore platform will supply tumour-specific targets to Boehringer across ADC, T-cell engager and multispecific antibody programmes.
Envisagenics' AI-powered SpliceCore platform will supply tumour-specific targets to Boehringer across ADC, T-cell engager and multispecific antibody programmes.
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Filana Therapeutics clears FDA hold on simufilam for TSC epilepsy

The NASDAQ-listed biotech can now progress its Phase 2a proof-of-concept study after the FDA lifted a clinical hold on its simufilam IND.
The NASDAQ-listed biotech can now progress its Phase 2a proof-of-concept study after the FDA lifted a clinical hold on its simufilam IND.
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Ophirex BRAVIO trial misses endpoints but signals krait benefit

Phase 2 data published in PLOS NTD show varespladib cut krait patients' ventilation time by half, despite missing both primary endpoints.
Phase 2 data published in PLOS NTD show varespladib cut krait patients' ventilation time by half, despite missing both primary endpoints.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

PDS Biotech's PDS0101 combo shows 39-month survival in HNSCC trial

VERSATILE-002 Phase 2 results, published in JAMA Oncology, showed 39.3 months median overall survival in HPV16-positive head and neck cancer, more than
VERSATILE-002 Phase 2 results, published in JAMA Oncology, showed 39.3 months median overall survival in HPV16-positive head and neck cancer, more than
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