A staggering 800% increase in licensing agreement deal values for messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based innovator pharmaceuticals was recorded over 2019 to 2024 year-to-date (YTD), driven by the remarkable success of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. 16 October 2024
Rafael Holdings (NYSE: RFL) and Cyclo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CYTH) have agreed to merge, with the goal of focusing on the development of Trappsol Cyclo (hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin). 23 August 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has scheduled a public meeting of key scientific advisors to discuss the use of predictive biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitors. 23 August 2024
BridgeBio Pharma (Nasdaq: BBIO) has announced the formation of a new joint venture, GondolaBio, in collaboration with a syndicate of prominent investors. 22 August 2024
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (Nasdaq: BMRN) has announced key leadership changes, appointing Greg Friberg as chief research and development officer, and James Sabry as chief business officer. 21 August 2024
Swipha, a leading Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer, has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) drug. 21 August 2024
Avidity Biosciences (Nasdaq: RNA) has successfully closed its previously announced public offering, raising approximately $345.1 million. 19 August 2024
USA-based biotech Tiziana Life Sciences today announced the appointment of Ivor Elrifi as its chief executive (CEO), effective immediately. 19 August 2024
BioNTech (Nasdaq: BNTX) and MediLink Therapeutics have resumed recruitment for their Phase I trial of BNT326/YL202, following the US Food and Drug Administration's decision to lift a partial clinical hold. 19 August 2024
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
California, USA-based biotech Nektar Therapeutics’ shares closed up more than 8% at $1.33 yesterday after it announced the sale of its only manufacturing facility. 5 November 2024