Aptar acquires Brazilian pharma packaging firm Sommaplast

Sommaplast’s portfolio includes closures, droppers, dispensers and dosing cups, supporting a broad range of oral dosing applications

Aelis Farma gets EMA nod for phase 2B trial of AEF0217 in down syndrome

AEF0217 is a first-in-class CB1 receptor signaling-specific inhibitor

Eli Lilly pledges $40 million to Indiana University to expand clinical trials

The partnership targets breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, cancer, and cell and gene therapy

FDA expands nod of Eli Lilly’s Jaypirca for earlier CLL/SLL treatment

Jaypirca is the first and only FDA-approved non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor

Roche launches first rapid point-of-care test for whooping cough

The PCR-based test, delivered via Roche’s cobas liat system, allows results to be obtained during a patient consultation in GP practices and Emergency Rooms

BPL Medical Technologies unveils critical-care innovations at ISACON 2025

The company introduced the ExcelSign E12 and E17 modular patient monitors, the Relife 1000 biphasic defibrillator, and a new OT charting software

Zydus receives EIR for the injectable facility located at Jarod

This inspection was conducted following the warning letter issued by the USFDA

Imugene reports strong early results for Azer-cel in aggressive blood cancer trial

EIB, Angelini Ventures team up to pump €150 million into European biotech, digital health startups

Angelini Ventures has already invested €125 million in 22 startups

L&T Technology unveils next-gen AI digital twin for lung diagnostics

The platform integrates with CT imaging and uses deep learning models to generate a 3D digital twin of lung anatomy