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Diagnostics

Roche gains FDA nod for first PTEN companion diagnostic

The VENTANA PTEN (SP218) RxDx Assay is the first IHC test approved to identify PTEN-deficient prostate cancer patients eligible for capivasertib.
The VENTANA PTEN (SP218) RxDx Assay is the first IHC test approved to identify PTEN-deficient prostate cancer patients eligible for capivasertib.
Diagnostics

Syndax revumenib shows broad activity across leukaemia studies at EHA

Five datasets presented at EHA 2026 show revumenib achieving high remission and MRD-negativity rates across multiple acute leukaemia subtypes and treatment settings.
Five datasets presented at EHA 2026 show revumenib achieving high remission and MRD-negativity rates across multiple acute leukaemia subtypes and treatment settings.
Diagnostics

Roche's Tecentriq wins FDA Priority Review in stage III colon cancer

The FDA accepted Roche's sBLA for Tecentriq plus chemotherapy in dMMR/MSI-H stage III colon cancer, with a decision expected by 9 October
The FDA accepted Roche's sBLA for Tecentriq plus chemotherapy in dMMR/MSI-H stage III colon cancer, with a decision expected by 9 October
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

HUTCHMED sovleplenib hits Phase III primary endpoint in wAIHA

ESLIM-02 Phase III data showed a 66% durable response rate versus 15% for placebo, supporting a priority-review NDA filed with China's NMPA.
ESLIM-02 Phase III data showed a 66% durable response rate versus 15% for placebo, supporting a priority-review NDA filed with China's NMPA.
Genomics

Novartis del-brax Phase I/II FSHD study meets primary biomarker endpoint

Novartis says its AOC therapy del-brax hit biomarker endpoints in the FORTITUDE study, with Phase III now enrolling 200 FSHD patients.
Novartis says its AOC therapy del-brax hit biomarker endpoints in the FORTITUDE study, with Phase III now enrolling 200 FSHD patients.
Pharmaceuticals

Novo Nordisk wins MHRA approval for oral Wegovy semaglutide pill

The UK becomes the first European country to approve a once-daily GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, based on Phase 3 data showing ~14% weight
The UK becomes the first European country to approve a once-daily GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, based on Phase 3 data showing ~14% weight
Diagnostics
Genomics

OraSure wins FDA clearance for at-home STI urine collection kit

OraSure's Colli-Pee Dx kit, cleared for use with Roche cobas systems, enables self-collected urine testing for four STIs from home.
OraSure's Colli-Pee Dx kit, cleared for use with Roche cobas systems, enables self-collected urine testing for four STIs from home.
Digital Health

Nyxoah raises $110m to accelerate Genio sleep apnoea launch in US

The Belgian medtech closed a $95m equity round and expects a $15m EIB loan tranche as it scales its FDA-approved Genio neurostimulator commercially.
The Belgian medtech closed a $95m equity round and expects a $15m EIB loan tranche as it scales its FDA-approved Genio neurostimulator commercially.
Genomics

CONNECTA Therapeutics starts Phase IIa trial of CTH120 in fragile X

The Barcelona biotech has dosed its first participants in a 30-patient study of TrkB modulator CTH120, the only compound in late-stage development for
The Barcelona biotech has dosed its first participants in a 30-patient study of TrkB modulator CTH120, the only compound in late-stage development for
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.
Regulatory Science

Optimi Health ships psilocybin to UK for Phase 2 clinical trial

The Canadian GMP manufacturer completed its first UK psilocybin export, supplying 5mg capsules and biomass under Health Canada and UK Home Office authorisations.
The Canadian GMP manufacturer completed its first UK psilocybin export, supplying 5mg capsules and biomass under Health Canada and UK Home Office authorisations.
Bioprocessing
Diagnostics

RadioMedix wins FDA approval for generic Ga-68 PSMA-11 PET agent

RadioMedix's generic gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET diagnostic for prostate cancer has received FDA approval, with the Houston facility clearing inspection with no observations.
RadioMedix's generic gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET diagnostic for prostate cancer has received FDA approval, with the Houston facility clearing inspection with no observations.
Regulatory Science

Rafael Holdings completes Phase 3 enrolment for NPC drug Trappsol Cyclo

Rafael Holdings has reached last-patient-last-visit in its 94-patient TransportNPC trial, with topline data and an NDA submission both expected in H2
Rafael Holdings has reached last-patient-last-visit in its 94-patient TransportNPC trial, with topline data and an NDA submission both expected in H2
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.
Regulatory Science

Teva closes $700m Emalex buy to add ecopipam for Tourette syndrome

Teva paid $700 million upfront for Emalex Biosciences, acquiring a Phase 3-complete D1 antagonist with an NDA filing expected in the second half of
Teva paid $700 million upfront for Emalex Biosciences, acquiring a Phase 3-complete D1 antagonist with an NDA filing expected in the second half of
Regulatory Science

Tris Pharma wins FDA Orphan Drug Designation for TRN-257 in IH

The New Jersey biotech's once-nightly, low-sodium oxybate candidate secured ODD based on its potential to eliminate the disruptive mid-night second dose.
The New Jersey biotech's once-nightly, low-sodium oxybate candidate secured ODD based on its potential to eliminate the disruptive mid-night second dose.
Regulatory Science

Alterity Therapeutics wins FDA alignment on ATH434 Phase 3 MSA trial

Alterity's End-of-Phase 2 meeting secured FDA agreement on trial design, dosing, and endpoints for its pivotal ATH434 programme in multiple system atrophy.
Alterity's End-of-Phase 2 meeting secured FDA agreement on trial design, dosing, and endpoints for its pivotal ATH434 programme in multiple system atrophy.
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.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Regulatory Science

Cellectis wins FDA RMAT designation for allogeneic CAR-T lasme-cel

The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
Pharmaceuticals

Chiesi wins Health Canada priority review for FILSUVEZ in EB

Health Canada has accepted Chiesi's birch triterpenes gel for priority review, potentially making it the first therapy approved for EB wounds in Canada.
Health Canada has accepted Chiesi's birch triterpenes gel for priority review, potentially making it the first therapy approved for EB wounds in Canada.
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