Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

Alvotech wins FDA review acceptance for AVT16 vedolizumab biosimilar

The Iceland-based biosimilar specialist said the FDA has accepted its BLA for AVT16, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, for ulcerative colitis
The Iceland-based biosimilar specialist said the FDA has accepted its BLA for AVT16, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, for ulcerative colitis

Artiva's AlloNK wins FDA RMAT tag as EULAR data show 71% ACR50 in RA

Artiva Biotherapeutics secured RMAT designation for its allogeneic NK cell therapy after Phase 2a data showed durable responses in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
Artiva Biotherapeutics secured RMAT designation for its allogeneic NK cell therapy after Phase 2a data showed durable responses in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
Diagnostics

DBV Technologies presents VITESSE subgroup data at EAACI 2026

New VITESSE subgroup analysis shows VIASKIN Peanut Patch hit significance across asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis co-morbidities in children.
New VITESSE subgroup analysis shows VIASKIN Peanut Patch hit significance across asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis co-morbidities in children.

Eledon's tegoprubart hits 100% insulin independence in T1D islet trial

All 12 patients in a UChicago Medicine pilot achieved insulin independence, with mean HbA1c of 5.4% and no severe hypoglycaemic episodes post-transplant.
All 12 patients in a UChicago Medicine pilot achieved insulin independence, with mean HbA1c of 5.4% and no severe hypoglycaemic episodes post-transplant.

Lyell Immunopharma upgrades LYL273 to Phase 1/2 design

GI prophylaxis cut Grade 2+ diarrhoea and colitis from 55% to 10% in the GCC-targeted CAR T-cell trial for metastatic colorectal cancer.
GI prophylaxis cut Grade 2+ diarrhoea and colitis from 55% to 10% in the GCC-targeted CAR T-cell trial for metastatic colorectal cancer.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Genomics

Sangamo hires Raymond James to explore strategic alternatives

The genomic medicine company is weighing a sale or partnership as it advances a BLA-ready Fabry gene therapy and two CNS programmes.
The genomic medicine company is weighing a sale or partnership as it advances a BLA-ready Fabry gene therapy and two CNS programmes.
Diagnostics

Sequel Med Tech twiist AID System cuts HbA1c in type 2 pivotal trial

A 307-patient pivotal trial showed twiist reduced HbA1c by 0.7 points and raised time in range by 16 percentage points over 13 weeks.
A 307-patient pivotal trial showed twiist reduced HbA1c by 0.7 points and raised time in range by 16 percentage points over 13 weeks.
Diagnostics

Sparrow Pharma Phase 2a data back clofutriben in Type 2 diabetes

Sparrow Pharmaceuticals reported statistically significant HbA1c and cholesterol reductions from a placebo-controlled trial, with larger benefits in cortisol-enriched
Sparrow Pharmaceuticals reported statistically significant HbA1c and cholesterol reductions from a placebo-controlled trial, with larger benefits in cortisol-enriched

Standard BioTools and Treeline Biosciences agree all-stock merger

The combined company will operate as Treeline Biosciences, with over $900m in cash and three Phase 1 oncology programmes already under way.
The combined company will operate as Treeline Biosciences, with over $900m in cash and three Phase 1 oncology programmes already under way.
Regulatory Science

Telitacicept wins NMPA approval for Sjögren's disease in China

RemeGen's telitacicept becomes the first approved therapy for Sjögren's disease in China, backed by Phase 3 data showing significant improvements on both ESSDAI
RemeGen's telitacicept becomes the first approved therapy for Sjögren's disease in China, backed by Phase 3 data showing significant improvements on both ESSDAI
Regulatory Science

Telitacicept wins NMPA conditional approval for IgA nephropathy

China's NMPA has conditionally approved telitacicept for IgAN, marking the fourth indication for the dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor and its first kidney disease clearance.
China's NMPA has conditionally approved telitacicept for IgAN, marking the fourth indication for the dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor and its first kidney disease clearance.
Regulatory Science

Agios licenses SYK inhibitor cevidoplenib from Oscotec in $1bn ITP deal

Agios will pay $25m upfront for global rights to cevidoplenib, a next-generation oral SYK inhibitor targeting immune thrombocytopenia, with Phase 3 planned for 2028.
Agios will pay $25m upfront for global rights to cevidoplenib, a next-generation oral SYK inhibitor targeting immune thrombocytopenia, with Phase 3 planned for 2028.
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