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New partnerships aim to expand Teva’s biosimilar portfolio and enhance access to high-cost biologics across key markets.

Organizations including Gilead, Eli Lilly, and AbbVie announced a number of deals addressing inflammatory diseases, multiple myeloma, and other disease areas.

Under terms of the deal, GSK will also acquire IDRX-42, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to treat both primary and secondary KIT mutations in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Acquisition includes Caplyta, a once-daily oral therapy approved for schizophrenia and bipolar depression.

Under terms of the deal, Johnson & Johnson will gain an exclusive license to the STAT6 program, with Kaken maintaining commercialization rights in Japan.

PCV21 is the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate with more than 20 serotypes to enter a Phase III clinical trial in infants and toddlers.

Collaboration aims to enhance PSMA-B ligand, a novel theranostic molecule in development for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Because the AI space is changing rapidly, it’s essential that companies are budgeting correctly and using their investments strategically.

Licensing deals are expected to enhance the oncology, neuroscience, and antibody drug conjugate pipelines of the three manufacturers.

Under terms of the deal, Roche will gain access to Poseida’s pipeline, including P-BCMA-ALLO1, an allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma, and P-CD19CD20-ALLO1, a dual CAR T-cell therapy in early trials for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.

Agreement grants Sarepta exclusive rights to several clinical-stage programs for muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy type 1, and more.

Under terms of the collaboration, Merck will lead the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of LM-299, an investigational bispecific antibody.

As part of the acquisition, BioNTech will obtain the rights to BNT327/PM8002, a bispecific antibody that targets PD-L1-low and -negative tumors that often resist checkpoint inhibitors.

The sector's XBI is up 15% year-to-date; rate cuts, election outcome, and M&A are viewed as tailwinds.

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a panel discussed the potential of mRNA technology in developing cancer vaccines amid distrust from the public.

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a panel discussed ways to prepare for the high number of incoming patent expiries and how to protect key drugs.

Delivering value-based care is expected to become even more prevalent, driven by factors such as patient comfort with digital tools and advancements in contractual arrangements.

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a panel discussed initiatives aimed at bringing cell and gene therapies to low- and middle-income countries.

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a breakout panel discussed how dealmaking remains vital for biopharma companies facing pipeline and revenue pressures.

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, Christophe Weber, president and CEO, Takeda, discusses how trust and collaboration between the biopharma industry and stakeholders can be implemented to support successful healthcare transformation.

The deal is expected to leverage EvolveImmune's T-cell engager EVOLVE platform to develop novel antibody-based therapies for solid and hematologic malignancies.

CMG1A46 is currently being developed for B cell-driven autoimmune diseases, primarily systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.

Acquisition includes Aliada’s lead asset, ALIA-1758, which is being developed for the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

Under terms of the deal, Richter will receive an upfront cash payment of $25 million, along with potential future development, regulatory, and commercialization milestones.

Growth is expected due to increased instances of chronic diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer disease.

Under terms of the deal, Merck will provide an upfront payment of $30 million, with potential milestone payments of up to $1.3 billion for the Yale University spinout that develops targeted therapies for cancer.

Under terms of the deal, Sanofi would sell a 50% controlling stake in Opella to CD&R, while remaining a significant shareholder.

Partnership is expected to develop radioligand therapies based on lead-212 alpha-emitting isotopes, which offer the opportunity to destroy cancer cells with minimal damage to healthy tissue.

As part of the collaboration, Exelixis and Merck will evaluate zanzalintinib in combination with Keytruda for head and neck cancer.

Acquisition of Longboard grants Lundbeck access to bexicaserin, 5-HT2C receptor agonist that has demonstrated promise in treating seizures associated with rare developmental epileptic encephalopathies.