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Ethris secures €30M EIB loan to advance mRNA antiviral ETH47

The Munich biotech will use the HERA Invest-backed funds to progress its interferon-lambda mRNA candidate into Phase 2b trials in asthma and COPD.
The Munich biotech will use the HERA Invest-backed funds to progress its interferon-lambda mRNA candidate into Phase 2b trials in asthma and COPD.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

IMUNON signs NCI CRADA to expand IMNN-001 into new solid tumours

IMUNON has partnered with the NCI's CTEP to trial its IL-12 DNA immunotherapy in additional solid tumour indications and combinations beyond ovarian cancer.
IMUNON has partnered with the NCI's CTEP to trial its IL-12 DNA immunotherapy in additional solid tumour indications and combinations beyond ovarian cancer.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Legend Biotech to present five-year CARVYKTI data at IMS 2026

Legend Biotech will show long-term CARTITUDE-2 and real-world cilta-cel data at the International Myeloma Society meeting in Glasgow this month.
Legend Biotech will show long-term CARTITUDE-2 and real-world cilta-cel data at the International Myeloma Society meeting in Glasgow this month.
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Medical Devices

MannKind and Rose Pharma partner on inhaled GLP-1 for weight loss

MannKind will supply its Technosphere platform and manufacturing support to develop ROSE-010, an inhaled rapid-acting GLP-1, through Phase 1b.
MannKind will supply its Technosphere platform and manufacturing support to develop ROSE-010, an inhaled rapid-acting GLP-1, through Phase 1b.
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Diagnostics

Medicus Pharma selects 200 µg SkinJect dose after Phase 2 BCC readout

Medicus Pharma published its Phase 2 CSR for SkinJect, selecting the 200 µg patch dose and pivoting development toward rare Gorlin syndrome.
Medicus Pharma published its Phase 2 CSR for SkinJect, selecting the 200 µg patch dose and pivoting development toward rare Gorlin syndrome.
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Bioprocessing

Optimi Health to launch Phase 2 psilocybin trial for depression

The Vancouver-based manufacturer will run a 200-participant, Health Canada-authorised study of naturally derived psilocybin in major depressive disorder.
The Vancouver-based manufacturer will run a 200-participant, Health Canada-authorised study of naturally derived psilocybin in major depressive disorder.
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Biologics

Giovanni Caforio joins CD&R as Operating Advisor for healthcare

The former Bristol Myers Squibb CEO brings 35 years of biopharma experience to CD&R's healthcare investment and portfolio strategy.
The former Bristol Myers Squibb CEO brings 35 years of biopharma experience to CD&R's healthcare investment and portfolio strategy.
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Biologics

Beeline Medicines' afimetoran meets Phase 2 primary endpoint in SLE

The Stamford biotech reported highly significant SRI-4 response rates versus placebo at Week 48, supporting pivotal development in systemic and cutaneous lupus.
The Stamford biotech reported highly significant SRI-4 response rates versus placebo at Week 48, supporting pivotal development in systemic and cutaneous lupus.
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Disc Medicine RESTORE-PV data show DISC-3405 cut phlebotomy in PV

Phase 2 results show the anti-TMPRSS6 antibody reduced mean phlebotomy events from 4.0 to 0.6 over 26 weeks, with 61.5% of
Phase 2 results show the anti-TMPRSS6 antibody reduced mean phlebotomy events from 4.0 to 0.6 over 26 weeks, with 61.5% of
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Biologics

Ascendis Pharma reports 52-week infant data for TransCon CNP at ESPE

Week 52 sentinel cohort data show navepegritide stabilised foramen magnum stenosis and improved linear growth in infants with achondroplasia.
Week 52 sentinel cohort data show navepegritide stabilised foramen magnum stenosis and improved linear growth in infants with achondroplasia.
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Diagnostics

ImPact Biotech completes ENLIGHTED Phase 3 for padeliporfin VTP

ImPact Biotech has treated all 91 patients in its Phase 3 LG-UTUC trial and expects to file an NDA with the FDA in 2027.
ImPact Biotech has treated all 91 patients in its Phase 3 LG-UTUC trial and expects to file an NDA with the FDA in 2027.
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Biologics

Caspian Therapeutics launches with $50m to target diabetes

Kura Oncology's newly spun-out subsidiary will use menin inhibition to try to restore pancreatic beta-cell function in Type 1 and Type 2
Kura Oncology's newly spun-out subsidiary will use menin inhibition to try to restore pancreatic beta-cell function in Type 1 and Type 2
Cell & Gene Therapy
Genomics
Pharmaceuticals

Opus Genetics reports positive Phase 1/2 OPGx-BEST1 data

All five Cohort 1 participants showed clinically meaningful visual improvement, and the FDA has aligned on a potential pivotal endpoint for the rare retinal disease
All five Cohort 1 participants showed clinically meaningful visual improvement, and the FDA has aligned on a potential pivotal endpoint for the rare retinal disease
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Regulatory Science

BridgeBio PROPEL 3 data show infigratinib cuts ear infections

Exploratory analyses from the Phase 3 PROPEL 3 trial show oral infigratinib reduced otitis media rates by 38% and stabilised sleep apnea measures versus placebo.
Exploratory analyses from the Phase 3 PROPEL 3 trial show oral infigratinib reduced otitis media rates by 38% and stabilised sleep apnea measures versus placebo.
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Biologics

Sobi wins FDA Fast Track for pacritinib in VEXAS syndrome

The designation accelerates review of the dual IRAK1/JAK2 inhibitor in a rare autoinflammatory disease with no approved treatments; topline Phase 2 data expected in
The designation accelerates review of the dual IRAK1/JAK2 inhibitor in a rare autoinflammatory disease with no approved treatments; topline Phase 2 data expected in
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Solstice Oncology launches with $225m Series A for CTLA-4 antibody

The Boston immuno-oncology startup closed a $225m Series A to advance porustobart, a next-generation CTLA-4 antibody, in neoadjuvant colon cancer.
The Boston immuno-oncology startup closed a $225m Series A to advance porustobart, a next-generation CTLA-4 antibody, in neoadjuvant colon cancer.
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SOTIO doses first patient in CDH17-targeting ADC trial for CRC

SOTIO Biotech has initiated its CADENCIA-01 Phase 1/2 trial of SOT109, the only CDH17-targeting ADC with FDA Fast Track Designation, in advanced
SOTIO Biotech has initiated its CADENCIA-01 Phase 1/2 trial of SOT109, the only CDH17-targeting ADC with FDA Fast Track Designation, in advanced
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AirNexis AN01 meets primary endpoint in Phase 2b COPD study

Dual PDE3/4 inhibitor AN01 improved lung function versus placebo in COPD patients already on bronchodilator therapy, with data presented at ERS 2026.
Dual PDE3/4 inhibitor AN01 improved lung function versus placebo in COPD patients already on bronchodilator therapy, with data presented at ERS 2026.
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Apnimed files NDA for OSA drug Oxnimbi ahead of $221m Nasdaq IPO

The Cambridge, Massachusetts biotech secured FDA acceptance of its Oxnimbi NDA with a PDUFA date of 28 February 2027, as it raised $221m in a
The Cambridge, Massachusetts biotech secured FDA acceptance of its Oxnimbi NDA with a PDUFA date of 28 February 2027, as it raised $221m in a
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Biologics

Assembly Bio exercises Gilead profit-share option for HSV drug programme

Assembly Biosciences will take a 40% share of US costs and profits for the GS-1179 helicase-primase inhibitor as a Phase 2 trial approaches.
Assembly Biosciences will take a 40% share of US costs and profits for the GS-1179 helicase-primase inhibitor as a Phase 2 trial approaches.
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