Transition Bio and Voyager Therapeutics forge strategic collaboration to target ALS, FTD

The partnership aims to develop novel, selective small molecules targeting TDP-43 pathology

MSD secures $700 million boost from Blackstone to advance broad-cancer ADC therapy Sac-TMT

Valneva’s next-gen Zika vaccine shows strong safety and immune response in phase I trial

VLA1601 is a purified and inactivated vaccine specifically designed to protect against the Zika virus

FDA rejects Regeneron’s Eylea HD pre-filled syringe application amid manufacturing setbacks

FDA grants fast track status to Heidelberg Pharma’s Amanitin-based ADC candidate for multiple myeloma

The Fast Track Designation was supported by nonclinical data as well as clinical results from the ongoing Phase I/IIa trial evaluating the safety and tolerability

Takeda and Innovent Biologics forge global partnership to advance oncology medicines for solid tumors

Takeda will make an upfront payment of $1.2 billion, which includes a $100 million equity investment in Innovent

Novo Nordisk acquires Omeros’ MASP-3 inhibitor Zaltenibart for up to US$ 340 million

Zaltenibart offers best-in-class potential across multiple rare blood and kidney disorders, enhancing Novo Nordisk’s rare disease portfolio

Lonza receives Swissmedic approval for Biologics drug product filling line in Stein

New filling line approval supports delivery of integrated, end-to-end solutions across the entire biologics and bioconjugates value chain

RedHill Biopharma inks $1.8 million Middle East licensing deal for Talicia

RedHill will receive $500,000 in guaranteed payments, including a $250,000 upfront payment and $250,000 in fixed payments due within 18 months

Health Secretary Srivastava chairs meeting with states/UTs on quality and rational use of cough syrups

States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment