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Regulatory Science

EMBARC and Insmed to run 3,000-patient brensocatib study

The pan-European research network intends to test whether brensocatib can modify bronchiectasis disease course over three years in six countries.
The pan-European research network intends to test whether brensocatib can modify bronchiectasis disease course over three years in six countries.
Biologics

Applied Biologics submits CAMPX Trial abstract to SAWC Fall 2026

Updated data from the 222-patient RCT showed XWRAP nearly doubled complete wound closure rates versus standard of care alone at 12 weeks.
Updated data from the 222-patient RCT showed XWRAP nearly doubled complete wound closure rates versus standard of care alone at 12 weeks.
Biologics

AnaCardio Phase 1b/2a heart failure data published in The Lancet

AC01, an oral ghrelin mimetic, showed haemodynamic gains and no serious adverse events in 58 HFrEF patients, supporting a Phase 2b trial.
AC01, an oral ghrelin mimetic, showed haemodynamic gains and no serious adverse events in 58 HFrEF patients, supporting a Phase 2b trial.
Biologics

Silexion secures BfArM approval for SIL204 Phase 2/3 LAPC trial

Germany's BfArM has cleared Silexion's siRNA candidate SIL204 for a Phase 2/3 trial in locally advanced pancreatic cancer, with first dosing expected
Germany's BfArM has cleared Silexion's siRNA candidate SIL204 for a Phase 2/3 trial in locally advanced pancreatic cancer, with first dosing expected
Biologics

Boehringer opens three Phase III trials in lung and NEC cancers

Boehringer Ingelheim has initiated three Phase III trials covering obrixtamig in SCLC and epNEC, and zongertinib in resectable HER2-mutant NSCLC.
Boehringer Ingelheim has initiated three Phase III trials covering obrixtamig in SCLC and epNEC, and zongertinib in resectable HER2-mutant NSCLC.
Regulatory Science

Nephros touts ultrafiltration tech as microplastic risk gains EPA focus

Nephros says its 5-nanometre pore filters capture both microplastics and nanoplastics, following the EPA's April 2026 decision to prioritise plastic particle
Nephros says its 5-nanometre pore filters capture both microplastics and nanoplastics, following the EPA's April 2026 decision to prioritise plastic particle
Biologics

Medicenna secures new U.S. patents across IL-2, IL-4 and IL-13 platforms

Medicenna Therapeutics has added two issued U.S. patents and one allowed application, reinforcing IP protection around bizaxofusp and its broader Superkine pipeline.
Medicenna Therapeutics has added two issued U.S. patents and one allowed application, reinforcing IP protection around bizaxofusp and its broader Superkine pipeline.
Genomics
Diagnostics
Bioinformatics

Bionano OGM studies at ESHG 2026 surge 67% year-on-year

Thirty-five studies featuring optical genome mapping appeared at ESHG 2026, up from 21 the prior year, spanning authors across 17 countries.
Thirty-five studies featuring optical genome mapping appeared at ESHG 2026, up from 21 the prior year, spanning authors across 17 countries.
Biologics

CTD-ILD pipeline heats up as physicians seek disease modification

A Spherix Global Insights survey of 107 US specialists finds only 15% of CTD-ILD patients achieve drug-free remission, driving pipeline interest.
A Spherix Global Insights survey of 107 US specialists finds only 15% of CTD-ILD patients achieve drug-free remission, driving pipeline interest.
Biologics

Kither Biotech completes Phase 1 of inhaled peptide KIT2014 in COPD

The Turin-based biotech reported KIT2014 was safe and well tolerated at all doses, with no detectable systemic exposure, in 56 healthy participants.
The Turin-based biotech reported KIT2014 was safe and well tolerated at all doses, with no detectable systemic exposure, in 56 healthy participants.
Biologics

IMF ASCENT trial shows 82% five-year PFS in smouldering myeloma

Phase 2 ASCENT data presented at EHA 2026 showed 97% overall response and 85% MRD negativity in high-risk smouldering myeloma patients.
Phase 2 ASCENT data presented at EHA 2026 showed 97% overall response and 85% MRD negativity in high-risk smouldering myeloma patients.
Biologics
Regulatory Science

Denali Therapeutics sells rare paediatric PRV for $195m

Denali will use the proceeds to accelerate its TransportVehicle pipeline across lysosomal storage disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
Denali will use the proceeds to accelerate its TransportVehicle pipeline across lysosomal storage disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
Regulatory Science

Teva files NDA for ecopipam in paediatric Tourette syndrome

Teva has submitted an NDA for ecopipam, a selective D1 receptor antagonist backed by Phase 3 data published in JAMA Neurology.
Teva has submitted an NDA for ecopipam, a selective D1 receptor antagonist backed by Phase 3 data published in JAMA Neurology.
Biologics

Lexeo Therapeutics publishes LX2006 Phase I/II data in JAMA Cardiology

Peer-reviewed findings show LX2006 gene therapy improved cardiac measures in Friedreich ataxia patients, with a pivotal study now initiating.
Peer-reviewed findings show LX2006 gene therapy improved cardiac measures in Friedreich ataxia patients, with a pivotal study now initiating.
Diagnostics
Genomics

iMDx GraftAssure matches NGS rival in kidney transplant study

GraftAssure showed 99.2% agreement with a leading NGS-based assay in kidney transplant rejection monitoring, with superior analytical sensitivity at low dd-cfDNA levels.
GraftAssure showed 99.2% agreement with a leading NGS-based assay in kidney transplant rejection monitoring, with superior analytical sensitivity at low dd-cfDNA levels.
Diagnostics

BioAge Labs doses first participant in Phase 2 NLRP3 trial QUELL-CV

BioAge's BGE-102 enters a 160-person dose-ranging trial targeting cardiovascular inflammation, with topline hsCRP data expected in the second half of 2026.
BioAge's BGE-102 enters a 160-person dose-ranging trial targeting cardiovascular inflammation, with topline hsCRP data expected in the second half of 2026.
Diagnostics

ConSynance doses first patient in Phase 2a PWS trial of CSTI-500

ConSynance Therapeutics has begun a proof-of-concept trial of its oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor in up to 12 Prader-Willi syndrome patients.
ConSynance Therapeutics has begun a proof-of-concept trial of its oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor in up to 12 Prader-Willi syndrome patients.

nCAP Medical RCT shows NeuroCuple cuts opioid use after knee surgery

A peer-reviewed randomised trial found the nanotechnology device reduced in-hospital opioid consumption by 26% and shortened stays by 19% after total knee arthroplasty.
A peer-reviewed randomised trial found the nanotechnology device reduced in-hospital opioid consumption by 26% and shortened stays by 19% after total knee arthroplasty.
Genomics

NMD Pharma's ignaseclant shows muscle gains in Phase 2a CMT study

Ignaseclant met multiple secondary functional endpoints in 81 CMT patients, with benefits persisting seven days after the 21-day treatment ended.
Ignaseclant met multiple secondary functional endpoints in 81 CMT patients, with benefits persisting seven days after the 21-day treatment ended.
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.
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