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XBiotech launches Phase II axial spondyloarthritis trial of vilamakitug

XBiotech's V-SPINE study cleared FDA review without clinical hold, opening US enrolment for its IL-1α antibody vilamakitug in axSpA.
XBiotech's V-SPINE study cleared FDA review without clinical hold, opening US enrolment for its IL-1α antibody vilamakitug in axSpA.
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Biotech

VERAXA Biotech lists on Nasdaq via SPAC merger, raises $77.5m

The Swiss oncology biotech completes its Voyager Acquisition Corp. merger and begins trading under "VRXA" on 11 June 2026.
The Swiss oncology biotech completes its Voyager Acquisition Corp. merger and begins trading under "VRXA" on 11 June 2026.
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Regulatory Science
Biotech

Cuprina wins FDA 510(k) clearance for MEDIFLY Lucilia cuprina maggots

Singapore-based Cuprina now holds FDA commercial rights to both maggot species used in debridement therapy, a position the company says no rival holds.
Singapore-based Cuprina now holds FDA commercial rights to both maggot species used in debridement therapy, a position the company says no rival holds.
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Biotech

Zymeworks ZW191 posts 78.6% response rate in FRα-positive ovarian cancer

Phase 1 data for the ADC showed activity across both FRα-positive and FRα-negative platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients at ESMO Gynaecological Cancers 2026.
Phase 1 data for the ADC showed activity across both FRα-positive and FRα-negative platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients at ESMO Gynaecological Cancers 2026.
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Pharmaceuticals
Biotech

Parabilis Medicines raises $745m in upsized Nasdaq IPO

The Cambridge biotech priced 33.5 million shares at $20 each, with Regeneron taking a concurrent $75m private placement stake.
The Cambridge biotech priced 33.5 million shares at $20 each, with Regeneron taking a concurrent $75m private placement stake.
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Synthetic Biology
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Celldex CDX-622 shows durable mast cell depletion in Phase 1 data

First-in-human results for the bispecific antibody showed rapid, dose-dependent serum tryptase reductions and a clean safety profile across all dose levels.
First-in-human results for the bispecific antibody showed rapid, dose-dependent serum tryptase reductions and a clean safety profile across all dose levels.
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Biotech

Shattuck Labs prices $75m public offering to fund DR3 programme

Shattuck Labs priced a $75 million public offering of shares and pre-funded warrants, with proceeds set to advance its DR3 antibody pipeline.
Shattuck Labs priced a $75 million public offering of shares and pre-funded warrants, with proceeds set to advance its DR3 antibody pipeline.
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Biotech

Immuneering doses first patient in Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial

The MAPKeeper 301 trial will test atebimetinib plus modified chemotherapy in first-line metastatic PDAC, with topline overall survival data expected in mid-2028.
The MAPKeeper 301 trial will test atebimetinib plus modified chemotherapy in first-line metastatic PDAC, with topline overall survival data expected in mid-2028.
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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.
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Regulatory Science
Biotech

Humacyte ATEV beats AV fistula on catheter-free days in Phase 3

Humacyte's bioengineered vessel delivered 91 more catheter-free days than standard-of-care AV fistula in female dialysis patients, triggering a supplemental BLA filing.
Humacyte's bioengineered vessel delivered 91 more catheter-free days than standard-of-care AV fistula in female dialysis patients, triggering a supplemental BLA filing.
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Biotech

Linnaeus Therapeutics' LNS8801 selected for NIA lifespan testing

The GPER agonist joins the NIA's Interventions Testing Programme, complementing a separate $22m ARPA-H contract to evaluate healthspan preservation.
The GPER agonist joins the NIA's Interventions Testing Programme, complementing a separate $22m ARPA-H contract to evaluate healthspan preservation.
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Biotech

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.
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Biotech

GNI Group to acquire Ayumi Pharmaceutical in ¥44.8bn deal

The Tokyo-listed biopharmaceutical group is buying Blackstone's Japanese specialty pharma asset to build a cross-Pacific commercial platform.
The Tokyo-listed biopharmaceutical group is buying Blackstone's Japanese specialty pharma asset to build a cross-Pacific commercial platform.
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Biotech

SynCardia's Emperor TAH completes next-gen preclinical implant series

Picard Medical said three acute animal implant procedures demonstrated stable full circulatory support for its fully implantable artificial heart platform.
Picard Medical said three acute animal implant procedures demonstrated stable full circulatory support for its fully implantable artificial heart platform.
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Biotech

Zealand Pharma petrelintide hits 10.7% weight loss at 42 weeks

Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 data show the amylin analogue achieved double-digit weight reduction with near-placebo tolerability, ahead of planned Phase 3 initiation.
Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 data show the amylin analogue achieved double-digit weight reduction with near-placebo tolerability, ahead of planned Phase 3 initiation.
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Biotech

Hengrui and Kailera report ribupatide Phase 2 oral data at ADA 2026

Oral ribupatide delivered up to 12.1% mean weight loss at 26 weeks in a China Phase 2 trial, with no observed plateau and a
Oral ribupatide delivered up to 12.1% mean weight loss at 26 weeks in a China Phase 2 trial, with no observed plateau and a
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Diagnostics
Biotech

ACTG launches Phase 2 trial of dasatinib to shrink HIV reservoir

The global trials network has opened study A5413, testing whether the repurposed cancer drug dasatinib can reduce latent HIV by blocking CD4 cell proliferation.
The global trials network has opened study A5413, testing whether the repurposed cancer drug dasatinib can reduce latent HIV by blocking CD4 cell proliferation.
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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.
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Cell & Gene Therapy
Biotech

Legend Biotech reports 100% ORR in Phase 1 in vivo CAR-T NHL trial

LB2501, a single-infusion in vivo CAR-T candidate, achieved 100% objective response in six relapsed/refractory NHL patients with no dose-limiting toxicities.
LB2501, a single-infusion in vivo CAR-T candidate, achieved 100% objective response in six relapsed/refractory NHL patients with no dose-limiting toxicities.
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Biotech

JJP Biologics: nebaprubart shows early efficacy in rare LAD trial

Interim Phase 1b data show rapid blister reduction and dapsone tapering in Linear IgA Disease, supporting a rheumatoid arthritis trial in Q3 2026.
Interim Phase 1b data show rapid blister reduction and dapsone tapering in Linear IgA Disease, supporting a rheumatoid arthritis trial in Q3 2026.
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