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OTR has partnered with LG Chem to identify, evaluate & develop novel oncology assets from China, leveraging OTR's R&D platform & LG Chem's global development expertise & commercial infrastructure
As per the deal, OTR will identify & advance oncology assets through early clinical development in China, while LG Chem will jointly evaluate & license…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Trutakna to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk for disease progression
Approval was supported by the ongoing global P-III (ORIGIN 3) trial evaluating atacicept (150mg, SC, QW) vs PBO in adults with IgAN, assessing eGFR-based kidney function over 2yrs., with…
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The US FDA has accepted the sNDA & granted priority review to mitapivat, under FDA’s accelerated approval pathway, for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (PDUFA: Nov 1, 2026)
sNDA was supported by the global P-II/III (RISE UP) trial assessing mitapivat (100mg, PO, BID; n=138) vs PBO (n=69) in 207 pts with SCD (≥16yrs.)…
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Splash secured exclusive global rights to develop & commercialize CannEpil for drug-resistant epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, seizure disorders, & related neurological conditions, incl. future product improvements & next-generation formulations
Splash secured a $1M strategic investment from C/M Capital Partners, while Mercer Street forgave ~$5M in Argent BioPharma debt and Splash issued $5.5M in preferred equity…
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Alcon has entered into a non-exclusive collaboration with RxSight to jointly develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PCIOLs)
Under the collaboration, RxSight & Alcon will combine RxSight’s post-operative light-adjustable technology with Alcon’s PCIOL optical designs to co-develop adjustable PCIOLs for optimized cataract surgery outcomes
As per the deal, RxSight will lead development & manufacturing, receiving…
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Ionis has completed enrollment in Cohort 1 (n=136; 2 to <18yrs.) of the global P-III (REVEAL) study assessing obudanersen (ION582) in pts with AS with genetic confirmation of either a UBE3A deletion or UBE3A mutation
The Cohort 2 comprises adult pts (18 to ≤50yrs.) living with AS, with enrollment expected to be completed in…
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The EC has approved Tepkinly (epcoritamab) in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab (Tepkinly + R2) for the treatment of adults with R/R follicular lymphoma (FL)
Approval was based on the P-III (EPCORE FL-1) trial assessing fixed-duration Tepkinly + R2 (n=243) vs SoC R2 (n=245) in pts with R/R FL following ≥1 prior line of treatment
Trial…
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Vertex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crinetics, incl. its assets Palsonify (paltusotine) & atumelnant, accelerating Vertex’s revenue growth and enhancing its long-term earnings profile
As per the deal, Vertex to acquire Crinetics for $85/share in cash, representing the total equity value of ~$10B, or ~$8.8B net of estimated cash acquired
Palsonify (QD, PO)…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA for deucrictibant immediate-release (IR) capsule (20 mg) for the on-demand treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) attacks (PDUFA: Apr 23, 2027)
NDA was backed by data from >1,300 HAE attacks. In P-III (RAPIDe-3) trial, deucrictibant IR met the 1EP & all eleven 2EPs, with median times to symptom relief,…
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Natera has reported the publication of data on Signatera, a personalized MRD test for resected colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), in JAMA Oncology, with findings also presented at the ESMO GI 2026
The analysis incl. 298 pts from the GALAXY trial, an observational arm of CIRCULATE-Japan, assessing outcomes by MRD status & adj. CT (ACT) use…

