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Kymera Therapeutics Reports Gilead’s Option Exercise to License KT-200, a CDK2 Molecular Glue Degrader

Shots: Gilead Sciences has exercised its option to exclusively license KT-200, a first-in-class oral CDK2 molecular glue degrader, from Kymera Therapeutics under their existing collaboration The option exercise triggers a $45M milestone payment to Kymera; the company remains eligible for up to $750M in total payments, including milestones and tiered royalties on net sales Gilead…

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Imagene AI Partners with Daiichi Sankyo to Advance Multimodal Biomarker Discovery in Oncology

Imagene AI has entered into a collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to advance biomarker discovery and response prediction across oncology drug development programs Under the collaboration, Daiichi Sankyo will leverage Imagene’s OI Suite, powered by the CanvOI foundation model, to integrate H&E and IHC whole-slide images with molecular and clinical data to enhance biomarker identification and…

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Top 20 Healthcare IPOs of 2025

Shots:  The Healthcare IPOs in 2025 underscore sustained investor confidence across biotech, medtech, digital health, and AI-enabled healthcare companies, signaling robust capital deployment into next-generation therapies, advanced diagnostics, and evolving healthcare delivery models worldwide.  IPO activity was dominated by high-value raises, with Medline Industries ($7.2B) leading by a wide margin, followed by Caris Life Sciences…

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Top 20 Life Sciences Deals of 2025 

Shots:  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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PharmaShots Women’s Day Special: 20 Leaders Redefining Healthcare

Shots:  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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Top 20 Radiopharmaceutical Companies of 2026

Shots:  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,…

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Top 20 Emerging Animal Health Companies Worldwide in 2026 

Top 20 Emerging Animal Health Companies Worldwide in 2026  Shots:  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 Reports Positive P-III (KEPLER) Results of Entyvio in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

Shots: 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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Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value  

Shots:  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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