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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.
Regulatory Science

Disc Medicine aligns with FDA on bitopertin CRL response path

Disc Medicine said a Type A FDA meeting confirmed the Phase 3 APOLLO study could support a traditional approval for bitopertin in EPP, with data
Disc Medicine said a Type A FDA meeting confirmed the Phase 3 APOLLO study could support a traditional approval for bitopertin in EPP, with data
Pharmaceuticals

Imviva Biotech wins FDA IND clearance for dual-target allogeneic CAR-T

CTA313 targets CD19 and BCMA in a Phase 1b basket trial spanning lupus, progressive MS, and autoimmune encephalitis.
CTA313 targets CD19 and BCMA in a Phase 1b basket trial spanning lupus, progressive MS, and autoimmune encephalitis.
Pharmaceuticals

Sanofi halts MOBILIZE Phase 3 trial of riliprubart in refractory CIDP

An independent data monitoring committee found the study unlikely to demonstrate sufficient efficacy; no safety concerns were identified with riliprubart.
An independent data monitoring committee found the study unlikely to demonstrate sufficient efficacy; no safety concerns were identified with riliprubart.
Cell & Gene Therapy

TG Therapeutics launches Phase 2 MG trial after positive BRIUMVI data

Subcutaneous BRIUMVI hit MCID in 82% of myasthenia gravis patients at Week 24, prompting a potentially registration-directed Phase 2 sequential-therapy trial.
Subcutaneous BRIUMVI hit MCID in 82% of myasthenia gravis patients at Week 24, prompting a potentially registration-directed Phase 2 sequential-therapy trial.
Genomics

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals doses first patient in Phase 3 Stargardt trial

The Cambridge biotech has initiated its pivotal NORTHSTAR study of oral gildeuretinol in Stargardt disease, with no approved treatment currently available.
The Cambridge biotech has initiated its pivotal NORTHSTAR study of oral gildeuretinol in Stargardt disease, with no approved treatment currently available.
Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

Alvotech wins FDA review acceptance for AVT16 vedolizumab biosimilar

The Iceland-based biosimilar specialist said the FDA has accepted its BLA for AVT16, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, for ulcerative colitis
The Iceland-based biosimilar specialist said the FDA has accepted its BLA for AVT16, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, for ulcerative colitis

Artiva's AlloNK wins FDA RMAT tag as EULAR data show 71% ACR50 in RA

Artiva Biotherapeutics secured RMAT designation for its allogeneic NK cell therapy after Phase 2a data showed durable responses in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
Artiva Biotherapeutics secured RMAT designation for its allogeneic NK cell therapy after Phase 2a data showed durable responses in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
Diagnostics

DBV Technologies presents VITESSE subgroup data at EAACI 2026

New VITESSE subgroup analysis shows VIASKIN Peanut Patch hit significance across asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis co-morbidities in children.
New VITESSE subgroup analysis shows VIASKIN Peanut Patch hit significance across asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis co-morbidities in children.

Eledon's tegoprubart hits 100% insulin independence in T1D islet trial

All 12 patients in a UChicago Medicine pilot achieved insulin independence, with mean HbA1c of 5.4% and no severe hypoglycaemic episodes post-transplant.
All 12 patients in a UChicago Medicine pilot achieved insulin independence, with mean HbA1c of 5.4% and no severe hypoglycaemic episodes post-transplant.
Diagnostics

Sequel Med Tech twiist AID System cuts HbA1c in type 2 pivotal trial

A 307-patient pivotal trial showed twiist reduced HbA1c by 0.7 points and raised time in range by 16 percentage points over 13 weeks.
A 307-patient pivotal trial showed twiist reduced HbA1c by 0.7 points and raised time in range by 16 percentage points over 13 weeks.
Regulatory Science

Telitacicept wins NMPA approval for Sjögren's disease in China

RemeGen's telitacicept becomes the first approved therapy for Sjögren's disease in China, backed by Phase 3 data showing significant improvements on both ESSDAI
RemeGen's telitacicept becomes the first approved therapy for Sjögren's disease in China, backed by Phase 3 data showing significant improvements on both ESSDAI
Regulatory Science

Telitacicept wins NMPA conditional approval for IgA nephropathy

China's NMPA has conditionally approved telitacicept for IgAN, marking the fourth indication for the dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor and its first kidney disease clearance.
China's NMPA has conditionally approved telitacicept for IgAN, marking the fourth indication for the dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor and its first kidney disease clearance.
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