India to launch National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech

Also to be launched Scheme for promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP)

Astec LifeSciences launches Rs. 100 crore Adi Godrej Center for Chemical Research and Development

To enable company to be future-ready by tapping potential in CDMO space

Bayer launches biotech innovation platform in China

Bayer Co.Lab AdVenture platform will accelerate biotech innovation through global investment networks

GSK to invest $30 billion in R&D, manufacturing in US over next 5 years

Includes new $1.2 billion investment in manufacturing facilities, AI and advanced digital technologies, creating hundreds of highly skilled U.S. jobs

Biocytogen and Merck to advance antibody-conjugated lipid-based delivery solutions

Biocytogen will provide proprietary, fully human antibodies derived from its RenMice platform for evaluation in Merck’s antibody-conjugated LNP services

DPIIT signs MoU with Pfizer to strengthen India’s healthcare innovation ecosystem

Under the partnership, the Pfizer INDovation program will empower DPIIT-recognized startups with grants of up to Rs. 60 lakhs each, along with a tailored 18-month incubation program delivered by Social Alpha

Merck appoints David Weinreich as new Global Head of R&D and CMO for Healthcare Business

He has successfully led the development of 15 approved drugs worldwide across various therapeutic areas over his more than 20-year career

AbbVie to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ bretisilocin for $1.2 billion

J&J to invest $2 billion at CDMO Fujifilm’s new hub

Investment supports Company’s plans to manufacture the vast majority of advanced medicines in the U.S. to meet the needs of patients in the U.S.

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy approved in the US for the treatment of MASH

The accelerated approval is supported by results from part 1 of the ESSENCE trial