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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…
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Ascletis Pharma reported that the first participants have been dosed in a US 13-week P-II study of ASC30, an oral small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with topline data expected in Q3’26
The study will enroll ~100 pts and evaluate ASC30’s effects on HbA1c as a 1EP, and…
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Novartis led biopharma dealmaking in 2025, executing 23 transactions worth $37.92B with a disciplined, high-impact strategy that balanced scale, science, and strategic fit
Dealmaking was spread across high-conviction areas; neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, immunology, and RNA platforms, combining transformational acquisitions with flexible licensing partnerships to build a future-ready pipeline
Standout transactions (Avidity, Monte…
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Genethon has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with AskBio for the use of a patented component of AskBio’s investigational gene therapy AB-1009 for the treatment of Pompe disease
The licensed component is based on a transgene encoding a truncated form of GAA, developed by Genethon, which demonstrated preclinical efficacy in correcting glycogen…
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The US FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Ipsen’s investigational therapy IPN60340 (ICT01) in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine for the treatment of 1L unfit acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
The designation was supported by data from the P-I/II (EVICTION) study (n=57), where IPN60340 + Ven-Aza showed encouraging response rates, including a near…
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Lilly leads with precision and purpose with 45 deals totaling $21.22B in 2025, focusing on platform-driven, science-led partnerships across oncology, gene therapy, RNA editing, and AI-enabled discovery while building durable innovation engines rather than chasing short-term wins
Strategic dealmaking over sheer volume is evident in partnerships like precision oncology with Scorpion Therapeutics and CNS delivery with Sangamo, structured to…
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ARCH Venture Partners is a leading US-based venture capital firm recognized for backing bold science and building category-defining companies across biotechnology, life sciences, and transformational healthcare, with a strong focus on company creation
In 2024, ARCH completed 31 investments from Seed to Series A–F and beyond, including late-stage and private rounds. The firm backed innovators such…

