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Manufactured-protein therapeutics: monoclonal antibodies (mAbs); bispecifics & fusion proteins; therapeutic proteins & enzymes; vaccines; and blood & plasma products. Distinct from Cell & Gene Therapy (living cells / genetic material) and from chemically-synthesised small molecules (which stay under Pharmaceuticals).

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Diagnostics

IBA swings to profit in H1 2026 as proton therapy orders surge

The Belgian particle accelerator group posted a €9.3m net profit in H1 2026, reversing a prior-year loss, with proton therapy order intake more
The Belgian particle accelerator group posted a €9.3m net profit in H1 2026, reversing a prior-year loss, with proton therapy order intake more
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Amarin REDUCE-IT legacy analysis suggests durable CV benefit after IPE

A post hoc analysis of REDUCE-IT, presented at ESC 2026, suggests icosapent ethyl's cardiovascular benefit may persist years after treatment stops in adherent
A post hoc analysis of REDUCE-IT, presented at ESC 2026, suggests icosapent ethyl's cardiovascular benefit may persist years after treatment stops in adherent
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Roche Vabysmo shows sustained two-year data in PCV subtype of nAMD

Two-year SALWEEN results show faricimab cleared polypoidal lesions in most patients and extended dosing intervals to 20 weeks in 61% by year two.
Two-year SALWEEN results show faricimab cleared polypoidal lesions in most patients and extended dosing intervals to 20 weeks in 61% by year two.
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argenx acquires Forte Biosciences, adding anti-CD122 antibody

argenx has completed its takeover of Forte Biosciences, gaining FB102, an anti-CD122 antibody with clinical data in vitiligo and coeliac disease.
argenx has completed its takeover of Forte Biosciences, gaining FB102, an anti-CD122 antibody with clinical data in vitiligo and coeliac disease.
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Corvus Pharmaceuticals publishes Phase 1 soquelitinib data in Blood

Final Phase 1/1b data for the ITK inhibitor in T cell lymphoma show durable responses and support an ongoing Phase 3 trial in relapsed
Final Phase 1/1b data for the ITK inhibitor in T cell lymphoma show durable responses and support an ongoing Phase 3 trial in relapsed
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CytomX wins FDA Fast Track for EpCAM ADC in metastatic colorectal cancer

The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to Varseta-M, an EpCAM-directed ADC, ahead of a planned registrational study starting in early 2027.
The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to Varseta-M, an EpCAM-directed ADC, ahead of a planned registrational study starting in early 2027.
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MBX Biosciences doses first patient in Phase 3 canvuparatide trial

The NASDAQ-listed biotech has initiated its pivotal oPTimize study of once-weekly canvuparatide in roughly 160 adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism.
The NASDAQ-listed biotech has initiated its pivotal oPTimize study of once-weekly canvuparatide in roughly 160 adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism.
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Priovant wins FDA approval for brepocitinib in dermatomyositis

LISRAYA becomes the first targeted oral therapy approved for dermatomyositis, backed by Phase 3 data showing significant steroid-sparing and disease-activity benefits.
LISRAYA becomes the first targeted oral therapy approved for dermatomyositis, backed by Phase 3 data showing significant steroid-sparing and disease-activity benefits.
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Regulatory Science

Roivant's brepocitinib wins FDA approval for dermatomyositis

LISRAYA becomes the first targeted therapy approved for dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease with few treatment advances in decades.
LISRAYA becomes the first targeted therapy approved for dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease with few treatment advances in decades.
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Regulatory Science

Pfizer and BioNTech win FDA approval for XFG-adapted COMIRNATY

The companies' 2026-2027 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the XFG variant, has been approved for high-risk adults and children aged five and over.
The companies' 2026-2027 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the XFG variant, has been approved for high-risk adults and children aged five and over.
Digital Health
Biologics

Johns Hopkins wins NIH R01 to study GLP-1 long-term value

A five-year NIDDK-funded study will use Truveta's 140-million-patient dataset to assess GLP-1 cost-effectiveness and inform coverage decisions.
A five-year NIDDK-funded study will use Truveta's 140-million-patient dataset to assess GLP-1 cost-effectiveness and inform coverage decisions.
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SOTIO's SOT106 ADC wins FDA Fast Track for soft tissue sarcoma

SOTIO Biotech's LRRC15-targeting antibody-drug conjugate gained Fast Track Designation, with a first-in-human study expected before year end.
SOTIO Biotech's LRRC15-targeting antibody-drug conjugate gained Fast Track Designation, with a first-in-human study expected before year end.
Regulatory Science
Biologics

INmune Bio files EMA packages for Ebstrocel in rare skin disease

INmune Bio has submitted an orphan drug designation application and pre-MAA scientific advice package to the EMA for its cell therapy Ebstrocel in RDEB.
INmune Bio has submitted an orphan drug designation application and pre-MAA scientific advice package to the EMA for its cell therapy Ebstrocel in RDEB.
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Priovant's brepocitinib hits skin remission targets in Phase 3 DM trial

JAMA Dermatology publishes secondary endpoint data showing rapid, durable skin improvements for brepocitinib versus placebo in dermatomyositis.
JAMA Dermatology publishes secondary endpoint data showing rapid, durable skin improvements for brepocitinib versus placebo in dermatomyositis.
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Mesoblast posts US$120m revenue as RYONCIL ramps

Mesoblast reported sevenfold revenue growth in FY2026, driven by RYONCIL's US commercial launch, while its Phase 3 back pain trial completed patient treatment.
Mesoblast reported sevenfold revenue growth in FY2026, driven by RYONCIL's US commercial launch, while its Phase 3 back pain trial completed patient treatment.
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MicrobiotiX clears sentinel cohort in first phage trial for pneumonia

MicrobiotiX's MP101 bacteriophage candidate passed its 72-hour safety review in South Korea's first MFDS-approved phage therapy trial.
MicrobiotiX's MP101 bacteriophage candidate passed its 72-hour safety review in South Korea's first MFDS-approved phage therapy trial.
Regulatory Science
Biologics

Mereo BioPharma licenses alvelestat to Sentynl in $475m-plus US deal

Mereo will receive up to $475m and tiered royalties if Sentynl exercises its US commercialisation option for the oral AATD-LD candidate.
Mereo will receive up to $475m and tiered royalties if Sentynl exercises its US commercialisation option for the oral AATD-LD candidate.
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Ascendis shares two-year YUVIWEL data at ISDS 2026

Ascendis Pharma will present Week 104 ApproaCH Trial data on navepegritide in achondroplasia, with FDA approval secured and an EMA decision due Q4 2026.
Ascendis Pharma will present Week 104 ApproaCH Trial data on navepegritide in achondroplasia, with FDA approval secured and an EMA decision due Q4 2026.
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Apollo Therapeutics: Phase 1 pan-rhinovirus vaccine data positive

APL-10456 induced broad cross-reactive T cell responses against all three rhinovirus species in a 144-participant Phase 1 trial, with no serious adverse
APL-10456 induced broad cross-reactive T cell responses against all three rhinovirus species in a 144-participant Phase 1 trial, with no serious adverse
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Alvotech and Lotus sign $150m biosimilar deal for two biologics

Alvotech and Lotus Pharmaceutical will co-commercialise durvalumab and emicizumab biosimilars across the US and eight Asian markets.
Alvotech and Lotus Pharmaceutical will co-commercialise durvalumab and emicizumab biosimilars across the US and eight Asian markets.
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