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Electra Therapeutics starts Phase 1 of SIRPγ antibody ELA822

Electra's second SIRP-targeted candidate enters the clinic targeting selective depletion of pathogenic T cells in chronic immune and inflammatory diseases.
Electra's second SIRP-targeted candidate enters the clinic targeting selective depletion of pathogenic T cells in chronic immune and inflammatory diseases.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Pharming wins FDA approval for Joenja in children aged 4 to 11 with APDS

The Netherlands-based biotech secured a supplemental approval making leniolisib the first FDA-approved treatment for younger children with the rare immunodeficiency APDS.
The Netherlands-based biotech secured a supplemental approval making leniolisib the first FDA-approved treatment for younger children with the rare immunodeficiency APDS.
Genomics
Diagnostics
Regulatory Science

NAD recommends Nucleus Genomics modify embryo screening ad claims

The US ad watchdog ruled that Nucleus IVF+ marketing overstated accuracy for disease risk, height, IQ and eye colour; Nucleus will appeal.
The US ad watchdog ruled that Nucleus IVF+ marketing overstated accuracy for disease risk, height, IQ and eye colour; Nucleus will appeal.
Medical Devices

Intuitive meta-analysis backs da Vinci across 13 conditions

A 14-million-procedure meta-analysis in Annals of Surgery Open found da Vinci robotic surgery improved key perioperative outcomes versus laparoscopic and open approaches.
A 14-million-procedure meta-analysis in Annals of Surgery Open found da Vinci robotic surgery improved key perioperative outcomes versus laparoscopic and open approaches.
AgriTech
Diagnostics

Rad Source launches Sterile Insect Farms division for mosquito control

Rad Source Technologies is commercialising X-ray-sterilised male mosquitoes for public health districts seeking a non-chemical population control method.
Rad Source Technologies is commercialising X-ray-sterilised male mosquitoes for public health districts seeking a non-chemical population control method.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices

Syncromune presents SYNC-T Phase 1 prostate data at CIRSE 2026

The Florida biotech reported an 87% overall response rate in a 15-patient Phase 1 study of its intratumoral immunotherapy platform in metastatic prostate cancer.
The Florida biotech reported an 87% overall response rate in a 15-patient Phase 1 study of its intratumoral immunotherapy platform in metastatic prostate cancer.
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Adneuris presents Phase 3 and abuse-potential data for cebranopadol

Pivotal ALLEVIATE studies met primary endpoints for acute pain, and new data suggest cebranopadol carries lower abuse potential than oxycodone.
Pivotal ALLEVIATE studies met primary endpoints for acute pain, and new data suggest cebranopadol carries lower abuse potential than oxycodone.
Medical Devices

Axogen to acquire BioCircuit Technologies for $200m cash

Axogen is buying the maker of NerveTape, the first FDA-approved sutureless peripheral nerve repair device, in a deal expected to close in Q4 2026.
Axogen is buying the maker of NerveTape, the first FDA-approved sutureless peripheral nerve repair device, in a deal expected to close in Q4 2026.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

IMUNON signs NCI CRADA to expand IMNN-001 into new solid tumours

IMUNON has partnered with the NCI's CTEP to trial its IL-12 DNA immunotherapy in additional solid tumour indications and combinations beyond ovarian cancer.
IMUNON has partnered with the NCI's CTEP to trial its IL-12 DNA immunotherapy in additional solid tumour indications and combinations beyond ovarian cancer.
Digital Health
Diagnostics

Instinct Science launches Attending, an AI clinical assistant for vets

Instinct Science says its Attending tool answers clinical questions using peer-reviewed veterinary content, with safety-critical dosing drawn directly from Plumb's.
Instinct Science says its Attending tool answers clinical questions using peer-reviewed veterinary content, with safety-critical dosing drawn directly from Plumb's.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics
Medical Devices

MannKind and Rose Pharma partner on inhaled GLP-1 for weight loss

MannKind will supply its Technosphere platform and manufacturing support to develop ROSE-010, an inhaled rapid-acting GLP-1, through Phase 1b.
MannKind will supply its Technosphere platform and manufacturing support to develop ROSE-010, an inhaled rapid-acting GLP-1, through Phase 1b.
Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostics

Medicus Pharma selects 200 µg SkinJect dose after Phase 2 BCC readout

Medicus Pharma published its Phase 2 CSR for SkinJect, selecting the 200 µg patch dose and pivoting development toward rare Gorlin syndrome.
Medicus Pharma published its Phase 2 CSR for SkinJect, selecting the 200 µg patch dose and pivoting development toward rare Gorlin syndrome.
Medical Devices
Digital Health

ONWARD Medical doubles revenue as ARC-EX unit sales surge 430%

The Eindhoven neurotechnology company reported EUR 4.2M in H1 2026 revenue and enrolled 22 participants in its pivotal ARC-IM blood pressure study.
The Eindhoven neurotechnology company reported EUR 4.2M in H1 2026 revenue and enrolled 22 participants in its pivotal ARC-IM blood pressure study.
Pharmaceuticals
Bioprocessing

Optimi Health to launch Phase 2 psilocybin trial for depression

The Vancouver-based manufacturer will run a 200-participant, Health Canada-authorised study of naturally derived psilocybin in major depressive disorder.
The Vancouver-based manufacturer will run a 200-participant, Health Canada-authorised study of naturally derived psilocybin in major depressive disorder.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Giovanni Caforio joins CD&R as Operating Advisor for healthcare

The former Bristol Myers Squibb CEO brings 35 years of biopharma experience to CD&R's healthcare investment and portfolio strategy.
The former Bristol Myers Squibb CEO brings 35 years of biopharma experience to CD&R's healthcare investment and portfolio strategy.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Beeline Medicines' afimetoran meets Phase 2 primary endpoint in SLE

The Stamford biotech reported highly significant SRI-4 response rates versus placebo at Week 48, supporting pivotal development in systemic and cutaneous lupus.
The Stamford biotech reported highly significant SRI-4 response rates versus placebo at Week 48, supporting pivotal development in systemic and cutaneous lupus.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Disc Medicine RESTORE-PV data show DISC-3405 cut phlebotomy in PV

Phase 2 results show the anti-TMPRSS6 antibody reduced mean phlebotomy events from 4.0 to 0.6 over 26 weeks, with 61.5% of
Phase 2 results show the anti-TMPRSS6 antibody reduced mean phlebotomy events from 4.0 to 0.6 over 26 weeks, with 61.5% of
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Ascendis Pharma reports 52-week infant data for TransCon CNP at ESPE

Week 52 sentinel cohort data show navepegritide stabilised foramen magnum stenosis and improved linear growth in infants with achondroplasia.
Week 52 sentinel cohort data show navepegritide stabilised foramen magnum stenosis and improved linear growth in infants with achondroplasia.
Biologics
Medical Devices
Regulatory Science

Humacyte wins FDA nod to extend Symvess shelf life to 36 months

The FDA has authorised doubling Symvess's expiry dating, easing hospital inventory management for the bioengineered vascular conduit approved in 2024.
The FDA has authorised doubling Symvess's expiry dating, easing hospital inventory management for the bioengineered vascular conduit approved in 2024.
Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostics

ImPact Biotech completes ENLIGHTED Phase 3 for padeliporfin VTP

ImPact Biotech has treated all 91 patients in its Phase 3 LG-UTUC trial and expects to file an NDA with the FDA in 2027.
ImPact Biotech has treated all 91 patients in its Phase 3 LG-UTUC trial and expects to file an NDA with the FDA in 2027.
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