August 25th 2025
Under terms of the deal, Gilgamesh could receive up to $1.2 billion as bretisilocin progresses through clinical development for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
MetaVia, Syntekabio Partner to Expand Indications for Oral MASH Drug Using AI Drug Discovery
August 5th 2025The AI-driven collaboration will use Syntekabio’s DeepMatcher platform to identify new therapeutic targets for MetaVia’s DA-1241 following promising Phase IIa trial (NCT06054815) results in patients with presumed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
Abu Dhabi Reinforces Global Leadership in Healthcare Innovation with High-Level US Visit
June 20th 2025During a high-level US visit, the Department of Health—Abu Dhabi signed strategic agreements with Abbott, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Sanofi to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing, expand vaccine development, and advance digital health and clinical research.
GSK Acquires Boston Pharmaceuticals’ Novel FGF21 Analog for Steatotic Liver Disease
May 14th 2025Under the agreement, GSK will acquire BP Asset IX, a subsidiary of Boston Pharmaceuticals, for up to $2 billion in total cash consideration, including $1.2 billion upfront and up to $800 million in milestone payments.
Odylia Rare Disease Day Event Highlights Challenges in R&D for Orphan Drugs
April 14th 2025Odylia Therapeutics event brings together leaders across biotech, pharma, venture capital, patient advocacy, and research sectors to address the financial and structural barriers that impede rare disease drug development.
Talphera Cuts NEPHRO CRRT Study Size, Secures $14.8 Million Private Placement
April 1st 2025The trial size adjustment, along with protocol modifications and the addition of higher-enrollment sites, is expected to facilitate completion of the NEPHRO CRRT study of Niyad in patients undergoing renal replacement therapy by the end of 2025.
Novo Nordisk, The United Laboratories Ink Exclusive License Agreement for Triple Receptor Agonist
March 25th 2025Under terms of the license agreement, Novo Nordisk will acquire the rights to develop and commercialize UBT251 outside of China for obesity and type 2 diabetes for an upfront payment of $200 million.
Sanofi Bolsters Immunology Pipeline with Acquisition of Dren Bio’s DR-0201 for Up to $1.9 Billion
March 20th 2025DR-0201, a CD20-directed bispecific antibody, has demonstrated robust B-cell depletion in early clinical studies, showing promise in treating refractory B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases.