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Atavistik Bio wins FDA IND clearance and Fast Track tag for ATV-1601

The Cambridge biotech can now advance directly into a randomised Phase 1/2 study of its oral AKT1 inhibitor in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.
The Cambridge biotech can now advance directly into a randomised Phase 1/2 study of its oral AKT1 inhibitor in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Regulatory Science

Cellectis wins FDA RMAT designation for allogeneic CAR-T lasme-cel

The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Ceribell Clarity AI links seizure burden to neurological outcomes

A peer-reviewed study in Critical Care Medicine found Ceribell's AI algorithm associates high seizure burden with a 3.4-fold rise in death
A peer-reviewed study in Critical Care Medicine found Ceribell's AI algorithm associates high seizure burden with a 3.4-fold rise in death
Pharmaceuticals

Chiesi wins Health Canada priority review for FILSUVEZ in EB

Health Canada has accepted Chiesi's birch triterpenes gel for priority review, potentially making it the first therapy approved for EB wounds in Canada.
Health Canada has accepted Chiesi's birch triterpenes gel for priority review, potentially making it the first therapy approved for EB wounds in Canada.
Regulatory Science

Disc Medicine aligns with FDA on bitopertin CRL response path

Disc Medicine said a Type A FDA meeting confirmed the Phase 3 APOLLO study could support a traditional approval for bitopertin in EPP, with data
Disc Medicine said a Type A FDA meeting confirmed the Phase 3 APOLLO study could support a traditional approval for bitopertin in EPP, with data
Pharmaceuticals

Imviva Biotech wins FDA IND clearance for dual-target allogeneic CAR-T

CTA313 targets CD19 and BCMA in a Phase 1b basket trial spanning lupus, progressive MS, and autoimmune encephalitis.
CTA313 targets CD19 and BCMA in a Phase 1b basket trial spanning lupus, progressive MS, and autoimmune encephalitis.
Pharmaceuticals

Kymera Therapeutics doses first participant in IRAK4 degrader trial

KT-485's Phase 1 first-in-human start triggers a $20m milestone payment from Sanofi under their IRAK4 degrader collaboration.
KT-485's Phase 1 first-in-human start triggers a $20m milestone payment from Sanofi under their IRAK4 degrader collaboration.
Cell & Gene Therapy

TG Therapeutics launches Phase 2 MG trial after positive BRIUMVI data

Subcutaneous BRIUMVI hit MCID in 82% of myasthenia gravis patients at Week 24, prompting a potentially registration-directed Phase 2 sequential-therapy trial.
Subcutaneous BRIUMVI hit MCID in 82% of myasthenia gravis patients at Week 24, prompting a potentially registration-directed Phase 2 sequential-therapy trial.
Cell & Gene Therapy

Windward Bio doses first patients in Phase 2 COPD study of WIN378

The Basel biotech has initiated SIRIUS, a Phase 2 COPD trial of its twice-yearly anti-TSLP antibody WIN378, alongside an ongoing asthma programme.
The Basel biotech has initiated SIRIUS, a Phase 2 COPD trial of its twice-yearly anti-TSLP antibody WIN378, alongside an ongoing asthma programme.
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.

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

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.
Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

Alvotech resubmits FDA BLAs for golimumab and aflibercept biosimilars

Alvotech has resubmitted US licence applications for AVT05 and AVT06 following FDA manufacturing queries at its Reykjavik facility, with a six-month review expected.
Alvotech has resubmitted US licence applications for AVT05 and AVT06 following FDA manufacturing queries at its Reykjavik facility, with a six-month review expected.
Diagnostics

Diasome Phase 2b data shows HDV-insulin cuts hypoglycemia in T1D

OPTI-2 trial data show HDV-LIS matched glycaemic control while significantly reducing hypoglycaemic events versus standard insulin lispro in 226 adults.
OPTI-2 trial data show HDV-LIS matched glycaemic control while significantly reducing hypoglycaemic events versus standard insulin lispro in 226 adults.
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