UK MHRA finds gut microbiome research unreliable across labs

False positive rates?ranged from 0% to 41%, meaning some labs incorrectly identified bacteria that weren’t present in the sample

Lupin Bioresearch Center receives zero observations from USFDA

A bio-analytical Remote Regulatory Assessment was also conducted from October 30 to November 7, 2025, and concluded with no observations

Alkem Foundation and IIT Bombay collaborate to set up advanced research centre for immuno-therapeutics, regenerative medicines

This is the first industry-academia collaboration in the country, initiated through the CSR route, for advancing research in the areas of immuno-therapeutics and regenerative medicines

Takeda exits cell therapy research

Takeda will seek an external partner to leverage its cell therapy platform technologies

ACL Digital acquires US-based CRO Symbiance to expand clinical research capabilities

The acquisition positions ACL Digital as an end-to-end provider of global clinical research and data CRO solutions

Pi Health to deliver clinical research services for GSK’s Phase 2 oncology trial

Physician-led Pi Health has demonstrated capabilities to dramatically reduce clinical trial timelines and administrative burden, while increasing data quality

MoS Health Patel inaugurates National Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory Conclave 2025

Launches National IVD validation portal and protocols; highlights India’s strengthening health research ecosystem

Agilent and TIFR Hyderabad join hands to boost metabolism and health research

Roche presents new Alzheimer’s research at AAIC 2025

Roche also shared the design of its upcoming Phase III TRONTIER 1 and 2 trials investigating trontinemab in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease

Merck to present new research data across its HIV prevention and treatment pipeline at IAS 2025

Additional data will be presented on a once-weekly oral combination of islatravir and ulonivirine (ISL/ULO) for HIV-1 treatment