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Germany’s Evotec says it has taken notice of the statement made by Halozyme Therapeutics on November 22, stating that it has withdrawn its non-binding proposal to acquire Evotec for 11.00 euros per share in cash. 23 November 2024
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Colorado, USA-based OncoVerity announced the closing of a series A extension led by existing investors, argenX and RefinedScience. The value was not disclosed, but this extension follows a $30 million Series A fundraiser in March 2023. 22 November 2024
Biotechnology
Sweden-based BioArctic saw its fall 7.5% to 139.90 kronor on Friday, after its announced that its partner, Japan’s Eisa, has updated its revenue outlook for the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi (lecanemab) for the 2024 fiscal year (FY), which runs from April 2024 through March 2025. 11 November 2024
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Danish biotech Gubra announces that Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim has decided to discontinue the development of the long-acting neuropeptide Y receptor type 2 (NPY2R) agonist BI 1820237 in obesity. 4 November 2024
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Japanese drugmaker Eisai has completed the rolling submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lecanemab-irmb (US brand name Leqembi) subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing after it was granted Fast Track designation by the FDA. 1 November 2024
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GSK has announced its largest US manufacturing investment to date, dedicated to producing medicines and vaccines. 25 October 2024
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Following a re-examination, the European Medicines Agency’s human health committee, CHMP confirmed its initial recommendation to refuse the granting of a conditional marketing authorization for Masitinib AB Science’s masitinib. 18 October 2024
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University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and SHINE Europe have secured a 10.5 million euro ($11 million) grant to advance European production of terbium isotopes for cancer treatments. 17 October 2024
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Danish dermatology focused LEO Pharma has announced the launch of Anzupgo (delgocitinib) cream in Germany for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (CHE), for whom topical corticosteroids are inadequate or inappropriate. 15 October 2024
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French pharma major Sanofi revealed it has entered into negotiations with private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) for the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare business. 14 October 2024
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The UK’s new 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access, and growth (VPAG) came into force at the beginning of January this year. 4 October 2024
Biotechnology
Sirnaomics, a firm specializing in RNAi therapeutics, has entered into a subscription agreement with biotech specialist Poon Hung Fai. 4 October 2024
Biotechnology
GigaGen has been awarded a contract by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 4 October 2024
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Oxford, UK-based Enara Bio today announces the closing of a $32.5 million Series B financing supported by a strong syndicate of new and existing biotech investors. 3 October 2024
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French drugmaker Mitem Pharmavhas the worldwide acquisition of Desferal (deferoxamine), a major MITM in hematology, from Swiss giant Novartis. 25 September 2024
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The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) has elected Bruno Sepodes as its new chair. 19 September 2024
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The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is further expanding its focus on life sciences by opening an institute for biomedical artificial intelligence (AI) based on a 150 million euros ($166.8 million) funding from the German non-profit Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation (BIS). 18 September 2024
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Zenas BioPharma announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 13,235,294 shares of its common stock at an initial public offering price of $17.00 per share. 13 September 2024
Biotechnology
US pharma major Eli Lilly and Egyptian firm EVA Pharma have entered into an agreement to expand access to Olumiant (baricitinib) to an estimated 20,000 people in 49 low- to middle-income countries in Africa by 2030. 6 September 2024
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Pentixapharm has announced the acquisition of the target discovery business of fellow German firm Glycotope. 3 July 2024
Biotechnology
UK life science incubator Syncona says it has committed $42.5 million (£33.5 million) to a $170 million (£134 million) Series B financing of its portfolio company Beacon Therapeutics 3 July 2024
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab-azbt), once-monthly injection for IV infusion), Alzheimer's treatment . 3 July 2024
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for certain adults with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 3 July 2024
Biotechnology
US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) yesterday released encouraging new data on the overall survival benefit of its Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). 3 July 2024
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Cartesian Therapeutics, a biotech seeking to develop mRNA cell therapies for autoimmune diseases, was trading nearly 20% lower early in Tuesday’s trading. 3 July 2024
Pharmaceutical
Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS), a late-stage drug developer, has announced new data from its Phase III study of Parkinson’s candidate buntanetap. 3 July 2024
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Oxford, UK-based ThirtyFiveBio, a company specializing in GPR35 inhibitors for gastrointestinal diseases, has announced receipt of a grant from Innovate UK. 2 July 2024
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Cambridge, UK-based Mission Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech, has received $5.2 million in funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and Parkinson's UK. 2 July 2024
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China’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Japanese pharma major Astellas’ Xtandi (enzalutamide) for the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). 2 July 2024
Biotechnology
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, also known as Sobi, today announced the initiation of a rolling Biologics License Application (BLA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for SEL-212. 2 July 2024
Biotechnology
The UK Bioindustry Association (BIA) has joined the European Biosolutions Coalition, an initiative established by several industry organisations to elevate the prominence of biosolutions on Europe’s agenda. 2 July 2024
Biotechnology
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: AMLX) has acquired the rights to Eiger Biopharmaceuticals’ (Nasdaq: EIGR) experimental drug avexitide for $35.1 million. 2 July 2024
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Pierre Fabre revealed that the European Commission (EC) has authorized the marketing of its Obgemsa (vibegron) for the symptomatic treatment of overactive bladder syndrome in adults. 2 July 2024
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US pharma major Eli Lilly has followed up last year’s $1.4 billion acquisition of radiopharmaceuticals firm POINT Biopharma Global with another deal in the field. 2 July 2024
Biotechnology
Shares in TRACON Pharmaceuticals have fallen by a third, after the San Diego-based firm announced the termination of work on its candidate envafolimab. 2 July 2024
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Hungarian drugmaker Gedeon Richter says it has acquired BCI Pharma, a Belgium-based privately-owned biotech company, carrying out innovative research activity in a variety of women’s health conditions. 2 July 2024
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Spanish plasma-based medicines producer Grifols announced the expected launch in the first quarter of 2025 for Yimmugo. 2 July 2024
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In the USA, two New Drug Applications (NDA) for crinecerfont have been accepted by the US regulator, and will be considered under the Priority Review scheme. 1 July 2024
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Dutch life sciences venture capital firm Forbion has announced the hiring of Josh Brumm, former president and chief executive of Dyne Therapeutics, as a general partner. 1 July 2024
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