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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…
August 19, 20250Comments
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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…
August 19, 20250Comments
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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…
August 19, 20250Comments
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SystImmune and BMS’ Izalontamab Brengitecan Secures the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat EGFRm NSCLC
Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren) for LA/M NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations progressing on or after EGFR TKI & Pt-based CT Designation was backed by data from 3 ongoing trials: BL-B01D1-101 & BL-B01D1-203 in China led by Sichuan Biokin, & the global BL-B01D1-LUNG-101…
August 18, 20250Comments
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Galvanize Therapeutics Enrolls First Patient in PROPEL Registry Trial of Aliya Pulsed Electric Field Ablation for Soft Tissue Lesions
Shots: Galvanize Therapeutics has enrolled the first patient in the PROPEL registry trial evaluating the Aliya Pulsed Electric Field ablation system for soft tissue lesions, including primary and metastatic lung, liver, & other organ tumors Trial will evaluate clinical application, safety, perioperative outcomes, & radiographic response of the Aliya PEF system in ~1000 pts over…
August 18, 20250Comments
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Accord BioPharma launches Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) PFS at the lowest WAC  
Shots:  Accord BioPharma, a division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, has launched Imuldosa (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to Stelara  The launch includes a $0 co-pay program for eligible pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis  Through an exclusive deal with Bio-Thera Solutions, Accord plans to introduce BAT2506, a biosimilar to Simponi, to the U.S.…
August 18, 20250Comments