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Biologics

Boehringer starts Phase II for triple receptor agonist BI 3034701

Boehringer Ingelheim has dosed first patients in a Phase II trial of BI 3034701, a GLP-1/GIP/NPY2 triple agonist targeting obesity.
Boehringer Ingelheim has dosed first patients in a Phase II trial of BI 3034701, a GLP-1/GIP/NPY2 triple agonist targeting obesity.
Biologics

Novo Nordisk wins EC approval for Wegovy pill as EU's first oral GLP-1

The European Commission has approved once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management, making Wegovy the first GLP-1 pill available across all EU
The European Commission has approved once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management, making Wegovy the first GLP-1 pill available across all EU
Digital Health

KPMG UK leads Black Book 2026 NHS EPR consulting scorecard

Black Book ranked 20 NHS EPR consultants across 620 executive inputs, with KPMG UK/EPR Alliance topping the 18-criterion scorecard at 9.57.
Black Book ranked 20 NHS EPR consultants across 620 executive inputs, with KPMG UK/EPR Alliance topping the 18-criterion scorecard at 9.57.
Biotech

Vilnius University virologist names RNA viruses after Baltic gods

Lithuanian virologist Dr Gytis Dudas has named over a dozen newly discovered RNA viruses after Baltic mythology, folklore and even a heavy metal band.
Lithuanian virologist Dr Gytis Dudas has named over a dozen newly discovered RNA viruses after Baltic mythology, folklore and even a heavy metal band.
Digital Health
Diagnostics

RWS launches integrated eCOA linguistic validation service

RWS has combined COA licensing, translation, linguistic validation and rater training under one programme team to cut delays in global clinical trials.
RWS has combined COA licensing, translation, linguistic validation and rater training under one programme team to cut delays in global clinical trials.
Biologics

Cadrenal Phase 2 data show 25% thrombotic event cut in HIT

CAD-1005 cut new thrombotic events by more than 25% versus placebo in the first randomised, blinded trial in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
CAD-1005 cut new thrombotic events by more than 25% versus placebo in the first randomised, blinded trial in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Biologics

Xeltis makes first commercial implant of aXess vascular access device

The Eindhoven medtech has begun its European commercial rollout of aXess, a bioabsorbable hemodialysis graft designed to regenerate into the patient's own living vessel.
The Eindhoven medtech has begun its European commercial rollout of aXess, a bioabsorbable hemodialysis graft designed to regenerate into the patient's own living vessel.
Diagnostics
Biologics

Roche wins CE Mark for automated blood test for latent TB

The Elecsys IGRA TB test processes samples in 19 minutes, cutting standard IGRA turnaround in half and integrating with Roche's existing cobas immunoassay platforms.
The Elecsys IGRA TB test processes samples in 19 minutes, cutting standard IGRA turnaround in half and integrating with Roche's existing cobas immunoassay platforms.
Biologics

NewAmsterdam Pharma to present obicetrapib Alzheimer's data at AAIC 2026

NewAmsterdam Pharma will share four BROADWAY-derived analyses at AAIC 2026, including biomarker data suggesting obicetrapib may slow Alzheimer's pathology.
NewAmsterdam Pharma will share four BROADWAY-derived analyses at AAIC 2026, including biomarker data suggesting obicetrapib may slow Alzheimer's pathology.
Biologics

Anaveon promotes Laetitia Pouzol to Chief Scientific Officer

The Basel biotech has elevated its Head of Immunology to CSO, as ANV200 advances through IND-enabling studies toward clinical testing.
The Basel biotech has elevated its Head of Immunology to CSO, as ANV200 advances through IND-enabling studies toward clinical testing.
Genomics

Oryzon Genomics raises €12m and secures €25m COFIDES commitment

The Barcelona epigenetics biotech priced 4.4 million new shares at €2.70 each and secured a €25m anchor commitment from Spain's Social Impact
The Barcelona epigenetics biotech priced 4.4 million new shares at €2.70 each and secured a €25m anchor commitment from Spain's Social Impact

FocalTherics launches endometriosis HIFU programme in Europe

FocalTherics has treated initial patients at Toulouse University Hospital using its Focal One Robotic HIFU system for deep infiltrating endometriosis.
FocalTherics has treated initial patients at Toulouse University Hospital using its Focal One Robotic HIFU system for deep infiltrating endometriosis.
Diagnostics

Vilnius University physicists patent pea-sized triplex radiation sensor

A three-layer sensor developed at Vilnius University can detect, identify and locate radiation sources in real time, from lab doses to megagray nuclear emergency
A three-layer sensor developed at Vilnius University can detect, identify and locate radiation sources in real time, from lab doses to megagray nuclear emergency
Biologics

Revolution Medicines: zoldonrasib combos active in RAS G12D PDAC

Phase 1/2 data presented at ESMO GI show response rates above 60% for zoldonrasib combinations, supporting two planned Phase 3 trials in pancreatic cancer.
Phase 1/2 data presented at ESMO GI show response rates above 60% for zoldonrasib combinations, supporting two planned Phase 3 trials in pancreatic cancer.
Biologics

Kyowa Kirin mogamulizumab data show survival gains in rare CTCL

Two indirect treatment comparison analyses link mogamulizumab to significantly lower mortality risk in relapsed mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome.
Two indirect treatment comparison analyses link mogamulizumab to significantly lower mortality risk in relapsed mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome.
Bioinformatics
Biologics

Corten Capital and Ampersand acquire Beacon Intelligence in PE buyout

The deal separates Beacon from the Hanson Wade Group, giving the R&D intelligence platform independent status backed by Corten's €680m second fund.
The deal separates Beacon from the Hanson Wade Group, giving the R&D intelligence platform independent status backed by Corten's €680m second fund.
Biologics

Vect-Horus and Servier tie up on CNS oligonucleotide delivery

The Marseille biotech will use its VECTrans platform to ferry Servier's oligonucleotides across the blood-brain barrier for rare neurological disorders.
The Marseille biotech will use its VECTrans platform to ferry Servier's oligonucleotides across the blood-brain barrier for rare neurological disorders.
Diagnostics

IBA wins contract to install Portugal's first proton therapy centre

Belgian particle accelerator firm IBA will supply two Proteus ONE compact systems to IPO-Porto, establishing the country's first proton therapy facility by 2029.
Belgian particle accelerator firm IBA will supply two Proteus ONE compact systems to IPO-Porto, establishing the country's first proton therapy facility by 2029.
Genomics

Roche divarasib beats first-gen KRAS G12C drugs in Phase III NSCLC trial

Roche's Krascendo 1 study showed divarasib improved both progression-free and overall survival versus sotorasib or adagrasib in previously treated KRAS G12C lung cancer
Roche's Krascendo 1 study showed divarasib improved both progression-free and overall survival versus sotorasib or adagrasib in previously treated KRAS G12C lung cancer
Proteomics
Diagnostics

Seer wins EPO patent ruling and secures ITC probe into Nanomics

Seer has defended a key European proteomics patent and launched a US trade investigation targeting Nanomics' competing Proteonano products.
Seer has defended a key European proteomics patent and launched a US trade investigation targeting Nanomics' competing Proteonano products.
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