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Biotech

HCLTech selected as IT transformation partner by Neste

HCLTech will lead IT service consolidation and AI-driven efficiency improvements for Neste as part of the Finnish renewables firm's performance programme.
HCLTech will lead IT service consolidation and AI-driven efficiency improvements for Neste as part of the Finnish renewables firm's performance programme.
Diagnostics
Biotech

Trinity Biotech wins 2m TrinScreen HIV order; Q1 revenue up 43%

Trinity Biotech secured orders for over 2 million TrinScreen HIV rapid tests, supporting 2026 targets as Q1 revenue rose 43% to $10.8m.
Trinity Biotech secured orders for over 2 million TrinScreen HIV rapid tests, supporting 2026 targets as Q1 revenue rose 43% to $10.8m.
Biotech
Regulatory Science

Humacyte prices $50m public offering to fund Symvess rollout

Humacyte is raising $50 million via a public share sale to accelerate Symvess commercialisation and file a hemodialysis BLA supplement.
Humacyte is raising $50 million via a public share sale to accelerate Symvess commercialisation and file a hemodialysis BLA supplement.
Biotech

HCW Biologics reports Phase 1 signal for IL-2 fusion drug in alopecia

All three patients in the second dose cohort of HCW9302 showed at least a 25% improvement in SALT scores after a single subcutaneous dose.
All three patients in the second dose cohort of HCW9302 showed at least a 25% improvement in SALT scores after a single subcutaneous dose.
Biotech

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Synthetic Biology
Biotech

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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