Sumitomo Pharma bags world-first go-ahead for iPS cell therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease

The conditional, time-limited approval comes through a joint effort with RACTHERA, a joint venture in which Sumitomo Chemical holds a 66.6% stake and Sumitomo Pharma holds 33.4%

FDA grants priority review to Enhertu for high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer

Enhertu recently received Breakthrough Therapy Designation, accelerating development and review for this critical patient population

EU unveils draft guidance to fast-track clinical trials during public health emergencies

The document, published under the Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) initiative, sets out how trials should be conducted when health emergencies disrupt normal research operations

Lonza to sell capsules & health ingredients business for $3 billion in major strategic shift

Roche’s Gazyva shows breakthrough results in Lupus phase III trial

Gazyva/Gazyvaro outperformed placebo across all key and secondary endpoints

Roche’s experimental obesity drug shows strong weight-loss results in mid-stage trial

The company announced positive topline data from the Phase II ZUPREME-1 trial

Evogene narrows focus to AI-driven molecule discovery after major strategic overhaul

Evogene said ChemPass AI was significantly expanded during 2025 through internal development and collaborations with Google Cloud

Lonza to set up Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad emerged as Lonza’s preferred destination after an extensive global evaluation process

Merck delivers resilient 2025 performance despite global headwinds

Strong performances in its Life Science, Healthcare and Electronics divisions — particularly Process Solutions, Cardiovascular treatments and Semiconductor Materials — powered the company’s results

CordenPharma expands boulder presence with 64,000-Sq-Ft Lease at BioMed Realty’s Flatiron Park

The new LEED Gold-certified building will serve as CordenPharma Colorado’s sole tenant