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Bioprocessing

PharmAla secures MDMA patent and hires Canaccord as banking partner

PharmAla Biotech has been granted a US process patent for enantioselective MDMA production and pulled its APA-01 licensing deal with Restora Neurosciences.
PharmAla Biotech has been granted a US process patent for enantioselective MDMA production and pulled its APA-01 licensing deal with Restora Neurosciences.
Biologics

Tenax Therapeutics presents Phase 3 LEVEL data at ESC 2026

TNX-103 showed a 26.3-metre walk improvement and 47% NT-proBNP reduction in lower-function PH-HFpEF patients, shaping the LEVEL-2 trial
TNX-103 showed a 26.3-metre walk improvement and 47% NT-proBNP reduction in lower-function PH-HFpEF patients, shaping the LEVEL-2 trial
Regulatory Science

Teva bids $57.5m for BioXcel dexmedetomidine film in bankruptcy sale

Teva has entered a stalking-horse bid for BXCL501, a sublingual agitation treatment under FDA review with a PDUFA date of 14 November 2026.
Teva has entered a stalking-horse bid for BXCL501, a sublingual agitation treatment under FDA review with a PDUFA date of 14 November 2026.
Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

TOMI Environmental gains Ireland BPR approval for SteraMist

TOMI Environmental's iHP decontamination technology is now authorised in Ireland, bringing its EU market approvals to 11 countries.
TOMI Environmental's iHP decontamination technology is now authorised in Ireland, bringing its EU market approvals to 11 countries.
Biologics

BioXcel Therapeutics files Chapter 11, eyes Teva asset sale

BioXcel Therapeutics has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, naming Teva as stalking-horse bidder for IGALMI and a pending agitation sNDA.
BioXcel Therapeutics has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, naming Teva as stalking-horse bidder for IGALMI and a pending agitation sNDA.
Biologics
Biotech

Eascra Biotech wins $7.96m NASA contract for space-made nanomedicine

The Worcester, MA startup will use microgravity manufacturing to advance its RNA-delivery nanoparticle platform toward FDA clinical trials by 2028.
The Worcester, MA startup will use microgravity manufacturing to advance its RNA-delivery nanoparticle platform toward FDA clinical trials by 2028.
Biologics
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
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Heartflow FFRCT cuts unnecessary heart catheterisations by 44%

Independent Dutch government-funded FUSION trial found adding Heartflow's AI analysis to standard CT scans halved avoidable invasive coronary procedures at one year.
Independent Dutch government-funded FUSION trial found adding Heartflow's AI analysis to standard CT scans halved avoidable invasive coronary procedures at one year.
Diagnostics

Philips and Imricor launch combined cardiac iMR lab solution

The partners have commercialised a 1.5T MRI-based interventional lab for cardiac ablation, removing reliance on X-ray fluoroscopy in CE-marked markets.
The partners have commercialised a 1.5T MRI-based interventional lab for cardiac ablation, removing reliance on X-ray fluoroscopy in CE-marked markets.
Diagnostics

Quoin Pharmaceuticals raises up to $50m in private placement

The rare-disease specialist said upfront proceeds of $30.8m, plus warrants, will fund its Netherton Syndrome programme into the second half of 2029.
The rare-disease specialist said upfront proceeds of $30.8m, plus warrants, will fund its Netherton Syndrome programme into the second half of 2029.
Regulatory Science

Quoin Pharmaceuticals hits interim Phase 2/3 endpoints for QRX003

Quoin's topical serine protease inhibitor met both primary and key secondary endpoints in six Netherton Syndrome patients after 12 weeks of treatment.
Quoin's topical serine protease inhibitor met both primary and key secondary endpoints in six Netherton Syndrome patients after 12 weeks of treatment.
Regulatory Science

FDA grants ZYN nicotine pouches modified risk tobacco status

Philip Morris International's ZYN pouches become the first nicotine pouches to receive FDA Modified Risk Tobacco Product authorisation, allowing lower-risk marketing
Philip Morris International's ZYN pouches become the first nicotine pouches to receive FDA Modified Risk Tobacco Product authorisation, allowing lower-risk marketing
Diagnostics

Conavi Medical wins FDA 510(k) for hybrid IVUS-OCT imaging system

The Toronto-based medical device firm secured FDA clearance for its Novasight Hybrid platform and targets first U.S. hospital placements in H2 2026.
The Toronto-based medical device firm secured FDA clearance for its Novasight Hybrid platform and targets first U.S. hospital placements in H2 2026.
Biologics

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
Biologics

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.
Biologics

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.
Regulatory Science

Nicox NCX 470 glaucoma NDA accepted with April 2027 PDUFA date

The FDA has set a 30 April 2027 review deadline for NCX 470, a nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop targeting open-angle glaucoma.
The FDA has set a 30 April 2027 review deadline for NCX 470, a nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop targeting open-angle glaucoma.
Biologics
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.
Biologics

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.
Biologics
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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