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Regulatory Science

Novartis Rhapsido meets Phase 3 endpoints across three CIndU subtypes

RemIND trial data presented at EAACI 2026 show remibrutinib doubled complete response rates versus placebo in symptomatic dermographism, cold urticaria and cholinergic
RemIND trial data presented at EAACI 2026 show remibrutinib doubled complete response rates versus placebo in symptomatic dermographism, cold urticaria and cholinergic
Pharmaceuticals

Novo Nordisk wins MHRA approval for oral Wegovy semaglutide pill

The UK becomes the first European country to approve a once-daily GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, based on Phase 3 data showing ~14% weight
The UK becomes the first European country to approve a once-daily GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, based on Phase 3 data showing ~14% weight
Genomics

CONNECTA Therapeutics starts Phase IIa trial of CTH120 in fragile X

The Barcelona biotech has dosed its first participants in a 30-patient study of TrkB modulator CTH120, the only compound in late-stage development for
The Barcelona biotech has dosed its first participants in a 30-patient study of TrkB modulator CTH120, the only compound in late-stage development for
Regulatory Science

Optimi Health ships psilocybin to UK for Phase 2 clinical trial

The Canadian GMP manufacturer completed its first UK psilocybin export, supplying 5mg capsules and biomass under Health Canada and UK Home Office authorisations.
The Canadian GMP manufacturer completed its first UK psilocybin export, supplying 5mg capsules and biomass under Health Canada and UK Home Office authorisations.
Biotech

Tectonic Therapeutic completes APEX Phase 2 enrolment for TX45

The Watertown biotech enrolled 191 patients across 14 countries; topline results for the PH-HFpEF candidate are expected in early Q1 2027.
The Watertown biotech enrolled 191 patients across 14 countries; topline results for the PH-HFpEF candidate are expected in early Q1 2027.
Cell & Gene Therapy

Actuate Therapeutics' elraglusib enters BEACON2 neuroblastoma trial

Elraglusib will be assessed alongside dinutuximab beta and chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory paediatric neuroblastoma across up to 60 international sites.
Elraglusib will be assessed alongside dinutuximab beta and chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory paediatric neuroblastoma across up to 60 international sites.
Pharmaceuticals

Sanofi halts MOBILIZE Phase 3 trial of riliprubart in refractory CIDP

An independent data monitoring committee found the study unlikely to demonstrate sufficient efficacy; no safety concerns were identified with riliprubart.
An independent data monitoring committee found the study unlikely to demonstrate sufficient efficacy; no safety concerns were identified with riliprubart.
Genomics

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals doses first patient in Phase 3 Stargardt trial

The Cambridge biotech has initiated its pivotal NORTHSTAR study of oral gildeuretinol in Stargardt disease, with no approved treatment currently available.
The Cambridge biotech has initiated its pivotal NORTHSTAR study of oral gildeuretinol in Stargardt disease, with no approved treatment currently available.
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.
Diagnostics

Boehringer's survodutide hits Phase III endpoints in obesity and MASLD

Full results from SYNCHRONIZE-1 and SYNCHRONIZE-MASLD, published in NEJM and Nature Medicine, show targeted visceral and liver fat reduction alongside meaningful weight
Full results from SYNCHRONIZE-1 and SYNCHRONIZE-MASLD, published in NEJM and Nature Medicine, show targeted visceral and liver fat reduction alongside meaningful weight
Biotech

Nurix and Roche strike $2.3bn BTK degrader collaboration

Nurix Therapeutics receives $700m upfront from Roche to co-develop bexobrutideg across blood cancers, multiple sclerosis and urticaria.
Nurix Therapeutics receives $700m upfront from Roche to co-develop bexobrutideg across blood cancers, multiple sclerosis and urticaria.
Pharmaceuticals

Roche and Nurix strike $2.3bn BTK degrader deal for bexobrutideg

Roche will pay Nurix $700m upfront to co-develop and co-commercialise bexobrutideg across blood cancers, immunology and neurology.
Roche will pay Nurix $700m upfront to co-develop and co-commercialise bexobrutideg across blood cancers, immunology and neurology.
Pharmaceuticals

SERB Pharmaceuticals buys European and MENA rights to Idefirix for €115m

SERB Pharmaceuticals will acquire imlifidase's European and MENA commercialisation rights from Hansa Biopharma, targeting highly sensitised kidney transplant patients.
SERB Pharmaceuticals will acquire imlifidase's European and MENA commercialisation rights from Hansa Biopharma, targeting highly sensitised kidney transplant patients.
Regulatory Science

Crossject closes €15m equity raise to advance ZEPIZURE EUA process

The Dijon-based emergency-medicines specialist issued new shares and warrants to fund regulatory steps for its needle-free seizure treatment and ramp production capacity.
The Dijon-based emergency-medicines specialist issued new shares and warrants to fund regulatory steps for its needle-free seizure treatment and ramp production capacity.
Regulatory Science

Chiesi wins EC approval for lomitapide in children with HoFH

The European Commission has expanded lomitapide's indication to children aged five and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, backed by Phase 3 data.
The European Commission has expanded lomitapide's indication to children aged five and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, backed by Phase 3 data.
Regulatory Science

Memo Therapeutics presents Phase II data on potravitug for BKPyV

Propensity-score-matched analysis showed potravitug nearly doubled viral clearance rates vs controls in kidney transplant recipients with BK polyomavirus infection.
Propensity-score-matched analysis showed potravitug nearly doubled viral clearance rates vs controls in kidney transplant recipients with BK polyomavirus infection.
Regulatory Science

InnoCare orelabrutinib hits Phase IIb endpoints in SLE study

Orelabrutinib met primary and secondary endpoints in a 187-patient Phase IIb SLE trial, with 57% SRI-4 response versus 34% for placebo at week
Orelabrutinib met primary and secondary endpoints in a 187-patient Phase IIb SLE trial, with 57% SRI-4 response versus 34% for placebo at week
Regulatory Science

Novartis ALIGN data show Vanrafia slows IgAN kidney decline by 34%

Final 2.5-year Phase III results, published in The Lancet, back a traditional approval filing for atrasentan in IgA nephropathy later this year.
Final 2.5-year Phase III results, published in The Lancet, back a traditional approval filing for atrasentan in IgA nephropathy later this year.
Biotech

Ona Therapeutics raises $86.6m Series B to bring ADCs into clinic

The Barcelona biotech closed an oversubscribed round to advance its lead ADC, ONA-255, toward clinical proof of concept in breast cancer.
The Barcelona biotech closed an oversubscribed round to advance its lead ADC, ONA-255, toward clinical proof of concept in breast cancer.
Regulatory Science

Novartis Cosentyx Phase III PMR data published in NEJM

Phase III REPLENISH trial showed secukinumab achieved sustained remission in twice as many PMR patients as placebo at 52 weeks, with significant steroid sparing.
Phase III REPLENISH trial showed secukinumab achieved sustained remission in twice as many PMR patients as placebo at 52 weeks, with significant steroid sparing.
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