AstraZeneca Reports Positive P-III (MIRANDA) Data for Tozorakimab in COPD

Shots: AstraZeneca announced that tozorakimab met the 1EP in the P-III (MIRANDA) study, significantly reducing annualised rate of moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbations across pts. with COPD that still experiencing exacerbations while on inhaled SoC In study pts. (n=1,454) received tozorakimab 300mg or PBO on top of SoC once every two weeks, including former and current smokers,…

ByPrince GiriApril 20, 2026

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Innate Pharma to Present P-II (MATISSE) Interim Data of IPH5201 in NSCLC at AACR 2026

Shots: Innate Pharma to present interim P-II (MATISSE) data (n=40) for IPH5201 at AACR Annual Meeting 2026, highlighting early efficacy in resectable NSCLC IPH5201 (anti-CD39) combined with durvalumab and chemotherapy showed promising pathological complete response (pCR) rates of 35.7% (PD-L1 ≥1%) and 50% (PD-L1 ≥50%) The study continues enrollment in PD-L1–positive pts., supporting further evaluation…

ByPrince GiriApril 20, 2026

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Pulnovo Raises $100M Led by Medtronic to Advance PADN System for Pulmonary Hypertension

Shots: Pulnovo Medical secured an oversubscribed $100M financing round led by Medtronic, with existing participation from EQT, Qiming Venture Partners, Gaorong Ventures, OrbiMed, and Lilly Asia Ventures The Pulnovo Medical and Medtronic also entered a strategic commercial agreement to explore future global commercialization opportunities leveraging the commercial synergy between Pulnovo and Medtronic, along with Medtronic’s distinctive and…

ByPrince GiriApril 20, 2026

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UCB to Acquire Neurona Therapeutics for ~$1.15B, Expanding into Regenerative Epilepsy Therapies

Shots: UCB has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Neurona Therapeutics for up to $1.15B, including $650M upfront and up to $500M in potential milestones expected to close by end of Q2’26 The acquisition adds NRTX-1001, an investigational neuronal cell therapy currently in P-I/II study for drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, strengthening UCB’s neuroscience…

ByPrince GiriApril 20, 2026

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EpiBiologics Reports First Patient Dosed in P-I Study of EPI-326 for EGFR-Driven Solid Tumors

Shots: EpiBiologics has dosed the first patient in a global P-I study evaluating EPI-326, a tissue-selective bispecific antibody targeting EGFR, in advanced solid tumors The first-in-human study will assess safety, tolerability, PK, and preliminary anti-tumor activity in pts with NSCLC and HNSCC, with potential expansion into colorectal cancer Preclinical data showed robust anti-tumor activity across…

ByPrince GiriApril 20, 2026

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Eli Lilly Reports Positive P-III (ACHIEVE-4) Data of Foundayo in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity or Overweight

Shots: Eli Lilly reported positive topline results from the P-III (ACHIEVE-4) study of Foundayo (orforglipron) vs insulin glargine in ~2,700 pts with type 2 diabetes, and obesity or overweight with elevated CV risk, meeting the 1EP of non-inferiority in MACE-4 events Foundayo demonstrated a 16% lower risk of MACE-4 and 23% lower risk of MACE-3,…

ByPrince GiriApril 17, 2026

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Philips Receives US FDA 510(k) Clearance for AI-Powered Spectral CT Verida System

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Philips for its Spectral CT Verida system, an AI-powered detector-based spectral CT platform for diagnostic imaging Verida integrates always-on spectral imaging with AI-based deep learning reconstruction to enhance image quality, reduce noise, and improve diagnostic precision across radiology, cardiology, and oncology applications The system enables simultaneous…

ByPrince GiriApril 17, 2026

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BioNTech Reports Positive P-II Data of Trastuzumab Pamirtecan in HER2-Expressing Endometrial Cancer

Shots: BioNTech reported positive results from a P-II study cohort of trastuzumab pamirtecan (BNT323/DB-1303) in HER2-expressing recurrent endometrial cancer, meeting its 1EP of ORR The study cohort (n=145) demonstrated a confirmed ORR of 47.9% (n=96; central testing) and 49.3% in pts. (n=73) previously treated with checkpoint inhibitors, with a mPFS of 8.1mos., showing consistent efficacy…

ByPrince GiriApril 13, 2026

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Miracell Reports US FDA 510(k) Clearance for SMART M-CELL PRP and Bone Marrow Concentration Systems

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Miracell’s SMART M-CELL PRP Concentration System and Bone Marrow Concentration System, including associated blood and bone marrow kits Clearance was based on substantial equivalence to SmartPReP, with the system demonstrating high cell viability, efficient growth factor extraction, and integrated performance across centrifuge and kit components SMART…

ByPrince GiriApril 13, 2026

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Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2026

Shots: The biopharma industry is a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41T by 2034. Eli Lilly and Co. ranked first with $65.17B, followed by Pfizer ($61.19B) and AbbVie ($61.16B), reflecting strong market concentration among large-cap innovators with diversified, high-value portfolios …

ByPrince GiriApril 10, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports Positive P-III (MIRANDA) Data for Tozorakimab in COPD

Innate Pharma to Present P-II (MATISSE) Interim Data of IPH5201 in NSCLC at AACR 2026

Pulnovo Raises $100M Led by Medtronic to Advance PADN System for Pulmonary Hypertension

UCB to Acquire Neurona Therapeutics for ~$1.15B, Expanding into Regenerative Epilepsy Therapies

EpiBiologics Reports First Patient Dosed in P-I Study of EPI-326 for EGFR-Driven Solid Tumors

Eli Lilly Reports Positive P-III (ACHIEVE-4) Data of Foundayo in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity or Overweight

Philips Receives US FDA 510(k) Clearance for AI-Powered Spectral CT Verida System

BioNTech Reports Positive P-II Data of Trastuzumab Pamirtecan in HER2-Expressing Endometrial Cancer

Miracell Reports US FDA 510(k) Clearance for SMART M-CELL PRP and Bone Marrow Concentration Systems

Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2026

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