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Under 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.

The facility, which is set to open amid Biogen’s 50th anniversary, will integrate research and development, technical operations, and commercial teams into one location.

The investment, which is a 25% increase from previous years, will support three new advanced manufacturing facilities, expansions at existing sites, and R&D efforts.

DR-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.

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Vivace Therapeutics, and Vori Health each announced the recent successful closing of their respective financing rounds.

Company executives provide updates on cancer treatment pelareorep and other elements of the company’s pipeline.

The deals are expected to shorten manufacturing timelines for cell therapies and reduce administration times for oncology therapies, respectively.

Deal to acquire Covis is expected to expand Azurity’s portfolio across multiple complex dosage forms and key therapeutics areas.

A panel discussion at the Global Life Science Partnering and Investor Conference discusses various strategies and trends in pharma investing.

Partnership includes the development of combination products, including a fixed-dose combination of petrelintide and Roche’s dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, CT-388, for weight management.

Partnership is expected to support Phase III development of VK2735 in patients with obesity and metabolic disorders amid increasing demand for GLP-1 therapy.

Sun Pharma’s acquisition of Checkpoint Therapeutics includes Unloxcyt, an FDA-approved anti-PD-L1 therapy for metastatic and locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

Joint venture is expected to leverage Astellas' expertise in cell therapy R&D and Yaskawa’s robotics technology to enhance accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency in cell manufacturing.

The recent shift in Health Economics and Outcomes Research functions across major pharmaceutical companies highlights a lack of understanding of its value.

The acquisition is expected to enhance Jazz's oncology portfolio by adding dordaviprone, a novel small molecule therapy in development for H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.

Under terms of the deal, Gubra will receive an initial $350 million payment and could earn up to $1.875 billion more in development and sales milestones for the potential weight loss drug.

In this part of his Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Ian Chan, CEO of Abpro talks about how the recent NASDAQ listing will aid in accelerating R&D and commercialization efforts.

Gene Mack, Gain Therapeutics CEO, provides a look into the future of the company and the use of physics-based artificial intelligence in the drug discovery process.

A look at the M&A and stock market pictures for full-year 2024—and the potential strategic implications for pharma and biotech ahead.

Acquisition includes abelacimab, a Factor XI-inhibiting monoclonal antibody in development for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and cancer-associated thrombosis.

Funding was led by New Enterprise Associates, with participation from Foresite Capital and multiple other investors.

The importance of a strategic approach and proper due diligence in unlocking the full potential of these arrangements.

CEO Richard Francis reflects on Teva’s return to growth during his tenure, and what’s next for the drugmaker in its quest to recapture the heights of old.

Q4 earnings for companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Teva, and Roche highlight the impact of significant innovations brought to market last year.

The Phase III trial builds on findings from prior findings that indicated Anktiva can restore T-cell function and improve overall survival in patients with advanced of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who are PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor resistant.

A surge in biotech startup out-licensing deals from the country are paving the way for increased IPO and M&A activities.

Under terms of the deal, AbbVie will provide Neomorph with an upfront payment and the potential to earn up to $1.64 billion in milestone payments.

Ash Shehata from KPMG discusses how artificial technology has a lot to prove, although investors still see a lot of potential in it.

The trial, developed in collaboration with Novotech, will specifically target dietary and alcohol-induced overindulgence.

As investors react to an ever-changing political climate, Ash Shehata from KPMG explains what factors they're paying attention to.