Samsung Biologics to Acquire PolyPeptide for ~$1.8B

Shots: Samsung Biologics has launched an all-cash public tender offer to acquire 100% of the fully diluted share capital of PolyPeptide, expanding its capabilities beyond antibodies & ADCs to include peptide therapeutics As per the deal, PolyPeptide will receive CHF 44.31 (~$54.8) in cash per share, representing an implied equity value of ~CHF 1.46B (~$1.8B);…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 20, 2026

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Aqemia Expands Sanofi Collaboration With New Target Nomination

Shots: Aqemia has expanded its multi-year research collaboration with Sanofi, marked by the nomination of a new therapeutic target & an additional payment The collaboration, initially announced in Dec 2023, makes Aqemia eligible to receive up to a total of $140M in upfront & milestone payments across programs Aqemia uses its physics-based generative AI platform,…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Mission Therapeutics Inks a ~$292M Deal with Dimerix for MTX652

Shots: Mission Therapeutics has reported the divestment of its P-II-ready asset MTX652, to Dimerix for initial development in Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) As per the deal, Mission will receive ~$292M in upfront, development & commercial milestones, plus up to double-digit tiered royalties on global net sales The divestment aligns with Mission’s strategy to maximize its…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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The EC Approves Boehringer Ingelheim’s Jascayd for Treating IPF and PPF

Shots: The EC has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) for the treatment of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) & adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) Approval was based on the P-III (FIBRONEER) program, comprising the FIBRONEER-IPF & FIBRONEER-ILD trials. Both met their 1EP, demonstrating that Jascayd slowed lung function decline, measured by the change in FVC…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Novartis Reports the US FDA’s Traditional Approval of Fabhalta to Treat Primary IgAN

Shots: The US FDA has granted traditional approval to Fabhalta (iptacopan) for slowing kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of disease progression Approval was based on the P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) trial, where Fabhalta slowed eGFR decline by 48% vs PBO over 2yrs., with an annualized mean change from baseline…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Takeda Reports the P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: Takeda has reported the 2 P-III (Latitude PsO 3001 & PsO 3002) trial results assessing zasocitinib (QD, PO) in 693 & 1108 adults, respectively, with mod. to sev. PsO, where both studies showed improved NAPSI scores vs PBO at 16wks. Trials also showed that 77% (3001) & 74% (3002) pts reached ssPGA 0/1 response…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Merck Reports the US FDA Approval for Lipfendra (Enlicitide) to Reduce LDL-C in Adults with Hypercholesterolemia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Lipfendra (20mg, PO) as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention to reduce LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, incl. HeFH, based on 2 P-III trials (CORALreef Lipids & CORALreef HeFH) assessing it vs PBO At Wk. 24 in Lipids trial, Lipfendra reduced LDL-C by 57% vs a 3% increase from…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Eli Lilly to Acquire AtaiBeckley for $3.8B

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AtaiBeckley, incl. its asset, BPL-003 (mebufotenin benzoate) & VLS-01 (buccal film formulation of DMT) to treat treatment-resistant depression; closing expected in Q3’26 Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckley for $6.75/share, plus a CVR of ~$2.5/share tied to development & regulatory milestones for BPL-003 & VLS-01. The…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 16, 2026

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Diagonal Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosed in P-I/II (DIAMOND) Trial of DIAG723 for HHT

Shots: Diagonal has dosed the first patient with DIAG723, a clustering agonist antibody, in P-I/II (DIAMOND) trial (n=~93) for people living with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) Trial will evaluate DIAG723 (SC) vs PBO in 3 parts: Part A (P-I) will assess single ascending doses; Part B (P-II) will evaluate multiple doses over 14wks. for safety…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 16, 2026

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HoneyNaps Secures FDA Clearance for AI Sleep Diagnostic Software Somnum V3.0

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Somnum V3.0, an AI-based clinical decision support software to assist medical professionals in analyzing polysomnography data, incl. sleep staging & respiratory event detection Somnum V3.0 automatically detects apnea & hypopnea events, & classifies them as obstructive, central, or mixed sleep apnea. Validation data submitted to the…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 16, 2026

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Samsung Biologics to Acquire PolyPeptide for ~$1.8B

Aqemia Expands Sanofi Collaboration With New Target Nomination

Mission Therapeutics Inks a ~$292M Deal with Dimerix for MTX652

The EC Approves Boehringer Ingelheim’s Jascayd for Treating IPF and PPF

Novartis Reports the US FDA’s Traditional Approval of Fabhalta to Treat Primary IgAN

Takeda Reports the P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis

Merck Reports the US FDA Approval for Lipfendra (Enlicitide) to Reduce LDL-C in Adults with Hypercholesterolemia

Eli Lilly to Acquire AtaiBeckley for $3.8B

Diagonal Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosed in P-I/II (DIAMOND) Trial of DIAG723 for HHT

HoneyNaps Secures FDA Clearance for AI Sleep Diagnostic Software Somnum V3.0

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