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HUTCHMED Completes Patient Enrolment in P-III (SANOVO) Trial of Orpathys (savolitinib) and Tagrisso (osimertinib) for EGFRm NSCLC

Shots: HUTCHMED has completed enrolment in its P-III (SANOVO) trial to assess Orpathys + Tagrisso as a 1L treatment of pts with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring EGFR mutation & MET overexpression; last patient was enrolled in Aug 18, 2025 Trial will evaluate Orpathys + Tagrisso vs Tagrisso in NSCLC pts, assessing PFS as 1EP,…

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VantAI Collaborates with Halda Therapeutics to Discover RIPTAC Medicines

Shots: VantAI has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Halda Therapeutics to advance the discovery & development of selective proximity-based therapies for cancer & immunology indications As per the deal, VantAI will receive over ~$1B incl. upfront, research support, development & commercial milestones as well as net sales-based tiered royalties VantAI will use its…

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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Rezdiffra (Resmetirom) Receives the EC’s Conditional Approval for MASH with Liver Fibrosis

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Rezdiffra to treat adults with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with mod. to adv. liver fibrosis in 30 EEA states; launch is planned throughout EU starting with Germany in Q4’25 Approval was based on P-III (MAESTRO-NASH) trial assessing Rezdiffra (100 & 80mg, PO, QD) vs PBO in MASH pts, which…

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ONWARD Medical Receives FDA IDE Approval for ARC-IM System to Treat Blood pressure Instability in Spinal Cord Injury

Shots: ONWARD Medical has received the US FDA IDE approval to initiate its Empower BP study evaluating ARC-IM System for blood pressure instability in spinal cord injury The IDE trial will assess ARC-IM System in pts with C2–T6 spinal cord injuries, injury severities of AIS A-D & blood pressure instability, incl. chronic OH & autonomic…

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RemeGen Enters a Licensing Agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for RC28-E to Treat Eye Diseases

Shots: RemeGen has granted Santen exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize RC28-E in Greater China (incl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan), South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, & Malaysia, while RemeGen will retain its rights in other territories As per the deal, RemeGen will receive $38.9M (¥250M) upfront, ~$72.3M (¥520M) in…

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Boehringer Ingelheim Joins Forces with Palatin to Develop Novel Therapies for Retinal Diseases

Shots: BI has entered into a global research collaboration and licensing agreement with Palatin Technologies to develop novel melanocortin receptor agonist for retinal diseases As per the deal, Palatin is eligible for ~$327.6M (€280M) in upfront, development, regulatory, & commercial milestone payments, along with tiered royalties on net sales Collaboration strengthens Boehringer’s retinal pipeline by…

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Skyhawk Therapeutics Enters a ~$2B Deal with Merck KGaA to Identify RNA-Targeting Small Molecules for Neurological Disorders

Shots: Skyhawk Therapeutics has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Merck KGaA to discover novel RNA-targeting small molecules for neurological diseases with limited treatment options Skyhawk will receive ~$2B incl. upfront, milestones, & potential tiered royalties, leading discovery & preclinical development, while Merck KGaA gains exclusive global rights & handles further development & commercialization upon…

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SpringWorks Therapeutics

SpringWorks Therapeutics (Merck KGaA) Reports the EC’s Approval of Ogsiveo (Nirogacestat) for Desmoid Tumors

Shots: The EC has approved Ogsiveo as a monotx. for adults with progressing desmoid tumors needing systemic treatment Approval was based on global P-III (DeFi) trial (N=142) assessing Ogsiveo (150mg, BID, n=70) vs PBO (n=72) in adults with progressing desmoid tumors Trial met its 1EP with 71% reduction in risk of disease progression & showed…

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