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Prime Medicine clears NZ hurdle for first in vivo Prime Editing trial

Medsafe has cleared PM577a for a Phase 1/2 study in Wilson Disease, marking Prime Medicine's first clinical authorisation for an in vivo Prime
Medsafe has cleared PM577a for a Phase 1/2 study in Wilson Disease, marking Prime Medicine's first clinical authorisation for an in vivo Prime
Diagnostics

Avalyn completes Phase 2b MIST enrollment for inhaled pirfenidone

Avalyn Pharma has enrolled 375 patients in its MIST trial of AP01, with topline data on lung function expected in the second half of 2027.
Avalyn Pharma has enrolled 375 patients in its MIST trial of AP01, with topline data on lung function expected in the second half of 2027.
Biologics
Regulatory Science

Sernova wins FDA Orphan Drug tag for autologous islet transplant

The Canadian biotech's Cell Pouch device could shield total-pancreatectomy patients from type 3c diabetes, with seven years of US exclusivity now on the
The Canadian biotech's Cell Pouch device could shield total-pancreatectomy patients from type 3c diabetes, with seven years of US exclusivity now on the
Biologics

Zelluna ASA raises NOK 58m ahead of first TCR-NK clinical data

The Oslo-listed cell therapy company closed a private placement and retail offering to fund its MAGE-A4-targeting TCR-NK candidate as initial trial
The Oslo-listed cell therapy company closed a private placement and retail offering to fund its MAGE-A4-targeting TCR-NK candidate as initial trial
Diagnostics
Genomics

iMDx GraftAssure matches NGS rival in kidney transplant study

GraftAssure showed 99.2% agreement with a leading NGS-based assay in kidney transplant rejection monitoring, with superior analytical sensitivity at low dd-cfDNA levels.
GraftAssure showed 99.2% agreement with a leading NGS-based assay in kidney transplant rejection monitoring, with superior analytical sensitivity at low dd-cfDNA levels.
Regulatory Science
Biotech

Cuprina wins FDA 510(k) clearance for MEDIFLY Lucilia cuprina maggots

Singapore-based Cuprina now holds FDA commercial rights to both maggot species used in debridement therapy, a position the company says no rival holds.
Singapore-based Cuprina now holds FDA commercial rights to both maggot species used in debridement therapy, a position the company says no rival holds.

Legend Biotech reports 100% ORR for in vivo CAR-T LB2501 in B-NHL

Phase 1 data showed all six patients at the higher dose responded to a single infusion of LB2501, with no lymphodepletion required and no serious
Phase 1 data showed all six patients at the higher dose responded to a single infusion of LB2501, with no lymphodepletion required and no serious
Synthetic Biology
Biotech

Celldex CDX-622 shows durable mast cell depletion in Phase 1 data

First-in-human results for the bispecific antibody showed rapid, dose-dependent serum tryptase reductions and a clean safety profile across all dose levels.
First-in-human results for the bispecific antibody showed rapid, dose-dependent serum tryptase reductions and a clean safety profile across all dose levels.
Diagnostics

Intrommune reports exploratory peanut tolerance data for OMIT

Intrommune Therapeutics presented Phase 1 exploratory data showing all INT301-treated adults tolerated peanut protein at 50 times their baseline dose.
Intrommune Therapeutics presented Phase 1 exploratory data showing all INT301-treated adults tolerated peanut protein at 50 times their baseline dose.
Cell & Gene Therapy

Legend Biotech's in vivo CAR-T LB2501 hits 100% ORR in NHL Phase 1

Legend Biotech reported a 100% objective response rate at the higher dose level of LB2501, its in vivo CD19/CD20 dual-targeting CAR-T, without
Legend Biotech reported a 100% objective response rate at the higher dose level of LB2501, its in vivo CD19/CD20 dual-targeting CAR-T, without
Diagnostics

Caribou Biosciences CB-011 shows 83% CR rate in r/r myeloma at EHA

Updated CaMMouflage phase 1 data show deep, durable responses from a single dose in heavily pretreated, BCMA-naïve multiple myeloma patients.
Updated CaMMouflage phase 1 data show deep, durable responses from a single dose in heavily pretreated, BCMA-naïve multiple myeloma patients.
Pharmaceuticals

Novo Nordisk wins MHRA approval for oral Wegovy semaglutide pill

The UK becomes the first European country to approve a once-daily GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, based on Phase 3 data showing ~14% weight
The UK becomes the first European country to approve a once-daily GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, based on Phase 3 data showing ~14% weight
Diagnostics
Genomics

OraSure wins FDA clearance for at-home STI urine collection kit

OraSure's Colli-Pee Dx kit, cleared for use with Roche cobas systems, enables self-collected urine testing for four STIs from home.
OraSure's Colli-Pee Dx kit, cleared for use with Roche cobas systems, enables self-collected urine testing for four STIs from home.
Regulatory Science

Tris Pharma wins FDA Orphan Drug Designation for TRN-257 in IH

The New Jersey biotech's once-nightly, low-sodium oxybate candidate secured ODD based on its potential to eliminate the disruptive mid-night second dose.
The New Jersey biotech's once-nightly, low-sodium oxybate candidate secured ODD based on its potential to eliminate the disruptive mid-night second dose.
Diagnostics

Biomea Fusion presents icovamenib diabetes data at ADA 2026

Phase II findings show durable HbA1c reductions and beta cell preservation in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with no immune activation signals.
Phase II findings show durable HbA1c reductions and beta cell preservation in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with no immune activation signals.
Regulatory Science

Signati Medical wins FDA IDE approval for Separo vasectomy device trial

The Providence-based medtech has cleared FDA's IDE process, unlocking a 120-subject pivotal RCT comparing Separo to standard mucosal cautery vasectomy.
The Providence-based medtech has cleared FDA's IDE process, unlocking a 120-subject pivotal RCT comparing Separo to standard mucosal cautery vasectomy.

Fractyl Health: Revita holds 78% of GLP-1 weight loss at one year

One-year REVEAL-1 open-label data show a single endoscopic Revita procedure sustains most GLP-1-induced weight loss after drug discontinuation.
One-year REVEAL-1 open-label data show a single endoscopic Revita procedure sustains most GLP-1-induced weight loss after drug discontinuation.
Biotech

SynCardia's Emperor TAH completes next-gen preclinical implant series

Picard Medical said three acute animal implant procedures demonstrated stable full circulatory support for its fully implantable artificial heart platform.
Picard Medical said three acute animal implant procedures demonstrated stable full circulatory support for its fully implantable artificial heart platform.
Genomics

Artios doses first patient in Phase 2 POLKA trial of ART6043

Artios Pharma has started its randomised Phase 2 POLKA study of Pol-theta inhibitor ART6043 plus olaparib in gBRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer.
Artios Pharma has started its randomised Phase 2 POLKA study of Pol-theta inhibitor ART6043 plus olaparib in gBRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer.
Diagnostics

BeyondSpring plinabulin triple shows durable NSCLC benefit

Phase 2 data presented at ASCO 2026 show a 58% two-year survival rate in metastatic NSCLC patients with acquired resistance to checkpoint inhibitors.
Phase 2 data presented at ASCO 2026 show a 58% two-year survival rate in metastatic NSCLC patients with acquired resistance to checkpoint inhibitors.
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