Novo Nordisk and OpenAI forge major AI alliance to accelerate drug discovery & healthcare operations

The collaboration will embed OpenAI’s advanced AI systems across Novo Nordisk’s global operations

FDA clears Travere’s FILSPARI for expanded use in rare kidney disease

FDA grants priority review to Daiichi Sankyo & Merck’s lung cancer drug application

The investigational therapy, ifinatamab deruxtecan, is a potential first-in-class B7-H3 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate discovered by Daiichi Sankyo and jointly developed with Merck

Pharma firms accelerate regional GLP-1 capacity to de-risk supply chains amid geopolitical tensions: GlobalData

At the centre of this shift is Eli Lilly and Company, whose latest investments in China and Japan are helping redefine the next phase of GLP-1 supply strategy

Aragen launches ChemiSHE, India’s first women-led chemistry synthesis lab

CRDMO plans to add 800–1,000 women across scientific and leadership roles over three years

New guidance aims to speed up diagnosis of childhood abdominal cancers

Backed by funding from an NIHR Doctoral Award, the guidance is focused on spotting abdominal tumours

Imagene AI teams up with Daiichi Sankyo to supercharge cancer drug development

A major push to sharpen the future of cancer treatment is underway

Kolkata gets advanced liver care hub as Manipal Hospitals targets critical treatment gap

The launch saw the presence of senior clinicians and leadership from the Manipal Hospitals network

Thermo Fisher and Singapore’s PRECISE launch major proteomics push in 100,000-person study

The study’s multi-technology design is intended to improve reproducibility, strengthen regulatory-grade evidence generation

Kauvery Hospital conducts 4th edition of ECG Masterclass 2026; 400+ medical professionals attend

Workshop on ECG interpretation also marks launch of “Handbook on ECGs – Volume 2”