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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.
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Gilead and Lakefront close Ouro Medicines deal for $1.675bn

The acquisition adds gamgertamig, a BCMAxCD3 T cell engager, to Gilead's inflammation portfolio; registrational studies are expected as early as 2027.
The acquisition adds gamgertamig, a BCMAxCD3 T cell engager, to Gilead's inflammation portfolio; registrational studies are expected as early as 2027.
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GH Research publishes Phase 2a PPD data for inhaled GH001

All ten patients in GH Research's open-label trial achieved remission within two hours of a single inhaled dose of mebufotenin, the company reports.
All ten patients in GH Research's open-label trial achieved remission within two hours of a single inhaled dose of mebufotenin, the company reports.
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Attralus wins FDA orphan drug status for AL amyloidosis candidate AT-02

Zamubafusp alfa now holds four orphan designations globally as Attralus advances the pan-amyloid removal antibody through a Phase 2 trial.
Zamubafusp alfa now holds four orphan designations globally as Attralus advances the pan-amyloid removal antibody through a Phase 2 trial.
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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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Iovance wins TGA approval for lifileucel in advanced melanoma

Amtagvi becomes the first T cell therapy approved for a solid tumour in Australia, the country with the world's highest melanoma incidence.
Amtagvi becomes the first T cell therapy approved for a solid tumour in Australia, the country with the world's highest melanoma incidence.
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Candel prostate therapy shows 30% DFS gain in Lancet Oncology

Candel Therapeutics' aglatimagene cut disease recurrence by 30% versus placebo in a 745-patient Phase 3 trial, with a BLA filing planned for Q4 2026.
Candel Therapeutics' aglatimagene cut disease recurrence by 30% versus placebo in a 745-patient Phase 3 trial, with a BLA filing planned for Q4 2026.
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Abivax Phase 3 data show obefazimod hits all UC endpoints

Both doses of Abivax's oral miR-124 enhancer achieved placebo-adjusted remission rates above 39% at 44 weeks, with an NDA filing planned for
Both doses of Abivax's oral miR-124 enhancer achieved placebo-adjusted remission rates above 39% at 44 weeks, with an NDA filing planned for
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Disc Medicine RALLY-MF data show broad anemia responses in MF

Updated Phase 2 data for DISC-0974 show durable anemia responses across all patient subgroups, with an FDA end-of-phase meeting expected by year
Updated Phase 2 data for DISC-0974 show durable anemia responses across all patient subgroups, with an FDA end-of-phase meeting expected by year
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J&J nipocalimab meets Phasea 2 primary endpoint in lupus study

Phase 2 JASMINE data show nipocalimab reduced SLE disease activity through 52 weeks, with stronger responses in autoantibody-positive patients.
Phase 2 JASMINE data show nipocalimab reduced SLE disease activity through 52 weeks, with stronger responses in autoantibody-positive patients.
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Vera Therapeutics aligns with FDA on earlier atacicept Phase 3 eGFR read

Vera Therapeutics has pulled forward its ORIGIN 3 eGFR analysis to Q3 2026, opening a path to full IgAN approval as early as 2027.
Vera Therapeutics has pulled forward its ORIGIN 3 eGFR analysis to Q3 2026, opening a path to full IgAN approval as early as 2027.
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Amplia launches Phase 2b narmafotinib trial in pancreatic cancer

Amplia Therapeutics is initiating a daily-dosing Phase 2b study of its FAK inhibitor narmafotinib in advanced pancreatic cancer, with enrolment due by Q4 2026.
Amplia Therapeutics is initiating a daily-dosing Phase 2b study of its FAK inhibitor narmafotinib in advanced pancreatic cancer, with enrolment due by Q4 2026.
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Idorsia shareholders back all board proposals at 2026 AGM

Idorsia's 2026 AGM approved three new board members and reaffirmed Jean-Paul Clozel as chairman, with a CEO search ongoing.
Idorsia's 2026 AGM approved three new board members and reaffirmed Jean-Paul Clozel as chairman, with a CEO search ongoing.
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Immunocore posts $107m KIMMTRAK quarter with landmark five-year OS data

KIMMTRAK net sales grew 14% year-on-year in Q1 2026 as five-year trial data showed the drug doubled survival rates in metastatic uveal
KIMMTRAK net sales grew 14% year-on-year in Q1 2026 as five-year trial data showed the drug doubled survival rates in metastatic uveal
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Integra LifeSciences returns founder-era CEO Stuart Essig to top role

Integra LifeSciences has appointed chairman Stuart Essig as president and CEO, replacing Mojdeh Poul in a permanent leadership change effective 1 May 2026.
Integra LifeSciences has appointed chairman Stuart Essig as president and CEO, replacing Mojdeh Poul in a permanent leadership change effective 1 May 2026.
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Medicus Pharma Phase 2 BCC data show dose-response at Day 57

Expanded analysis of 69 nodular BCC patients showed 200µg D-MNA achieving 55% histological clearance at Day 57, prompting FDA end-of-phase talks.
Expanded analysis of 69 nodular BCC patients showed 200µg D-MNA achieving 55% histological clearance at Day 57, prompting FDA end-of-phase talks.
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Orchestra BioMed receives $15m Ligand tranche, totalling $40m

Orchestra BioMed has drawn a scheduled $15m royalty-financing tranche from Ligand, bringing total Ligand capital to $40m to fund two pivotal cardiovascular device trials.
Orchestra BioMed has drawn a scheduled $15m royalty-financing tranche from Ligand, bringing total Ligand capital to $40m to fund two pivotal cardiovascular device trials.
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Picard Medical prices $5m offering to clear debt and fund operations

The SynCardia parent raises $5m via shares and warrants at $0.30, using proceeds to repay senior secured notes and support working capital.
The SynCardia parent raises $5m via shares and warrants at $0.30, using proceeds to repay senior secured notes and support working capital.
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Trethera to present TRE-515 optic neuritis data at LABEST 2026

The UCLA-founded biotech will show preclinical data on its dCK inhibitor TRE-515 in optic neuritis at a Los Angeles summit on 21 May.
The UCLA-founded biotech will show preclinical data on its dCK inhibitor TRE-515 in optic neuritis at a Los Angeles summit on 21 May.
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Zentalis doses first patient in Phase 3 ASPENOVA ovarian cancer trial

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals has opened enrolment in its confirmatory ASPENOVA Phase 3 trial of azenosertib in Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals has opened enrolment in its confirmatory ASPENOVA Phase 3 trial of azenosertib in Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
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