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Novartis to Acquire Avidity Biosciences for ~$12B, Boosting its Neuroscience Pipeline
Shots: Novartis has agreed to acquire Avidity Biosciences, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline with Avidity’s Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs) platform & 3 late-stage programs As per the deal, Novartis will acquire Avidity for $72/share, valuing the company at ~$12B with an enterprise value of ~$11B; closing expected in H1’26 Before the merger, Avidity will transfer its early-stage precision…
Merck Animal Health
Merck Animal Health Reports Data on Bovillis Nasalgen-C Vaccination Against Bovine Coronavirus at Vlaamse Buiatriecongres 2025
Shots: Merck Animal Health has reported data on Bovillis Nasalgen-C (Lyophilisate & Solvent for Suspension; intranasal vaccination) for the prevention of bovine coronavirus in veal calves at Vlaamse Buiatriecongres’25 Data was presented from a study titled “Intranasal vaccination against bovine coronavirus significantly improves production parameters in cross-bred veal calves: Results from a randomized field trial”,…
Alife Health Receives CE Mark for Embryo Predict AI Embryo Selection Tool
Shots: Alife Health has reported the European CE mark approval of Embryo Predict, an AI-based embryo selection software for in vitro fertilization (IVF) Alife will initiate the rollout of Embryo Predict across selected IVF clinics in the EU, building on the company’s progress in the US with the Clinical Decision Support platform & collaborations with…
Ipsen Acquires ImCheck Therapeutics, Enhancing its Oncology Leadership and Strengthening its Pipeline
Shots: Ipsen enters into a definitive share purchase agreement with ImCheck Therapeutics to acquire later's all issued and outstanding shares, including lead candidate ICT01, a P-I/II therapy for 1L AML pts ineligible for intensive CT As per the deal, shareholders of ImCheck Therapeutics will receive €350M ($406.62M) in closing purchase price, with additional deferred payments…