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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…
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…
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…
Valneva Obtains Health Canada’s Approval for Ixchiq to Prevent Chikungunya
Shots: Health Canada has approved label expansion for Ixchiq against CHIKV disease in individuals (≥12yrs.) Approval was based on a P-III trial of Ixchiq vs PBO in adolescents over 6mos., which showed a superior high & sustained immune response in 99.1% of participants; data was published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Additionally, label extension filing…
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.…
Eli Lilly Collaborates with Superluminal Medicines to Develop Small Molecule for Cardiometabolic Diseases and Obesity
Shots: Superluminal Medicines & Eli Lilly have partnered to develop small molecule therapeutics for undisclosed GPCR targets in cardiometabolic diseases & obesity, leveraging Superluminal’s drug discovery platform As per the deal, Superluminal will use its platform to discover & optimize small molecules, while Lilly will obtain exclusive rights to develop & commercialize the candidates in…