Asahi Kasei to acquire Calliditas Therapeutics AB to accelerate growth

Asahi Kasei will offer to acquire all of the ordinary shares of Calliditas

Sentynl Therapeutics receives marketing authorization for Nulibry from UK MHRA

NULIBRY is a first-in-class synthetic cPMP substrate replacement therapy to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with MoCD Type A

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess and Axolabs partner to accelerate oligonucleotide therapeutics development

The partners will collaborate to build a cutting-edge oligonucleotide cGMP manufacturing facility

Bristol Myers Squibb completes acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics

KarXT, Karuna’s lead asset, is a potential first-in-class treatment for Schizophrenia

Merck completes acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics

Acquisition broadens oncology pipeline with a portfolio of novel T-cell engagers including HPN328 (MK-6070), an investigational delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting T-cell engager

BlueRock Therapeutics Phase I clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease continues to show positive trends

Investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel continues to be well tolerated with no major safety issues in all 12 participants in low and high dose cohorts through 18 months

Lupin Digital Health introduces digital therapeutics certificate for Cardiologists in India in collaboration with ACC

NATCO invests US$ 2 million in Cellogen Therapeutics

Both these innovations are aimed at reducing the risk of relapse post CAR T cell therapy

Merck to acquire Harpoon Therapeutics for US$ 680 million

Acquisition includes HPN328, an investigational delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting T-cell engager being evaluated in certain patients with small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors

Sun Pharma to acquire 16.7% stake in Lyndra Therapeutics for $30 mn

According to Sun Pharma, the purpose of the strategic investment is to obtain access to the technology for certain compounds and territories while also fostering the development of novel pharmaceutical delivery systems.