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From AI-powered discovery to next-generation biologics and gene editing, 2025 was a blockbuster year for life sciences dealmaking. Pharma and biotech companies signed multibillion-dollar partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate innovation across oncology, cardiometabolic diseases, neurology, and rare disorders.
Platform technologies dominated the deal landscape, with big pharma securing access to cutting-edge modalities from bispecific…
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Women leaders are reshaping the healthcare industry, bringing visionary leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic insight to traditionally male-dominated spaces
From biotech innovation to global pharmaceutical enterprises, these trailblazers are driving transformative solutions, advancing patient care, and championing inclusive workplace cultures
PharmaShots spotlights 20 extraordinary women leaders in healthcare, celebrating their achievements, impact, and inspiring journeys that…
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The Top 20 Radiopharma Companies of 2026, ranked by market capitalization, represent a powerful mix of global pharmaceutical leaders and agile innovators transforming radioligand therapies, alpha-emitters, and copper-based theranostics into pillars of modern oncology. What was once niche science is now redefining precision cancer care.
Flagship therapies such as Lutathera, Pluvicto, Pylarify, Illuccix/Gozellix, Xofigo,…
Top 20 Emerging Animal Health Companies Worldwide in 2026
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Emerging companies in the animal health sector are gaining ground in livestock, poultry, equine, and companion animal markets. Small and mid-sized innovators offer affordable care models, targeted biologics, and sustainable solutions for global needs
These firms bolster their positions via portfolio growth, partnerships, acquisitions, and…
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Takeda reported positive data from the global P-III (KEPLER) study evaluating IV ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) in children and adolescents (ages 2–17) with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) who had inadequate response to conventional therapies and/or TNF antagonists
Nearly half (47.3%) of pts achieved the 1EP of clinical remission at Wk. 54, while 34.7% achieved…
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2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises
The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…
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The US FDA approved Myqorzo (aficamten) is now commercially available in the US for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms
Myqorzo is a QD, oral cardiac myosin inhibitor available in 5, 10, 15, and 20 mg tablets and directly targets hypercontractility and LVOT obstruction…
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Roche reported positive topline results from the P-II (CT388-103) study evaluating CT-388, an investigational dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity
Once-weekly CT-388 (SC) achieved a statistically significant PBO-adjusted weight loss of 22.5% (p<0.001; efficacy estimand) at 48 wks. at the highest dose (24 mg), with no weight-loss plateau observed; 54% of…
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The US FDA has cleared Novaliq’s IND application for NOV05, enabling initiation of the EYETAC P-II clinical study in pts with non-infectious anterior uveitis (NIAU)
The EYETAC P-II study will be conducted in the US and is expected to begin in Q1’26, evaluating the safety, tolerability, and dose-dependent anti-inflammatory effects of NOV05
NOV05 is…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to BlueOcean Global’s Excelsior External Fixation System, a circular external fixation platform designed to support both bone reconstruction and soft tissue management
The system is cleared for commercial distribution in the US and will be rolled out initially through select centers, with broader availability planned in the…

