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From AI-powered discovery to next-generation biologics and gene editing, 2025 was a blockbuster year for life sciences dealmaking. Pharma and biotech companies signed multibillion-dollar partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate innovation across oncology, cardiometabolic diseases, neurology, and rare disorders.
Platform technologies dominated the deal landscape, with big pharma securing access to cutting-edge modalities from bispecific…
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The EC has approved perioperative Imfinzi + FLOT for adults with resectable, early-stage & locally advanced (Stages II, III, IVA) G/GEJ cancers, based on P-III (MATTERHORN) trial; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan
In the trial, Pts (n=948) received either Imfinzi (1500mg) + FLOT or PBO + FLOT for Q4W × 2 cycles, then surgery followed by…
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FDA has granted priority review to Enhertu’s sBLA for adults with HER2+ breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant HER2 targeted treatment, with submission to be reviewed under Project Orbis (PDUFA: Q3’26); review is also ongoing in the EU & Japan
sBLA was backed by the global P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) trial assessing Enhertu…
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The Top 20 Radiopharma Companies of 2026, ranked by market capitalization, represent a powerful mix of global pharmaceutical leaders and agile innovators transforming radioligand therapies, alpha-emitters, and copper-based theranostics into pillars of modern oncology. What was once niche science is now redefining precision cancer care.
Flagship therapies such as Lutathera, Pluvicto, Pylarify, Illuccix/Gozellix, Xofigo,…
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The US FDA has approved Calquence (acalabrutinib) + venetoclax for the treatment of adults with 1L CLL & small lymphocytic lymphoma; regulatory review is ongoing in other regions
Approval was based on the P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing the Calquence regimen ± Gazyva vs chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation
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The EMA has validated the Type II Variation MAA for Enhertu as a monotx. for the treatment of adults with HER2+ (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant HER2 targeted treatment
MAA was backed by the global P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) trial assessing Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs trastuzumab emtansine in 1,635…
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The P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) trials evaluated Breztri Aerosphere (BGF; 320/28.8/9.6μg or 320/14.4/9.6μg) vs PT009 (ICS/LABA via Aerosphere) & Symbicort pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) in pts with uncontrolled asthma; Regulatory filings in asthma are under review in all major regions
In pooled analysis, Breztri improved lung function by 76 mL in morning pre-dose trough…
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CSPC has entered a strategic collaboration & license deal with AZ to develop long-acting peptides, using CSPC’s sustained-release delivery tech platform & AI-driven peptide drug discovery platform
As per the deal, the Group will collaborate with AZ on novel peptide discovery & long-acting delivery, while AZ will gain exclusive global rights (excl. Greater China)…
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AstraZeneca to acquire AbelZeta’s 50% stake in the China development & commercialization rights to C-CAR031, securing full global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize C-CAR031 worldwide
Under a prior agreement, AstraZeneca secured global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize C-CAR031 outside China, while AbelZeta remains eligible for additional development milestones & royalties tied to…
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to savolitinib for the treatment of LA/M gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GC/GEJ) adenocarcinoma pts with MET amplification who have failed ≥2 prior systemic treatments
NDA was supported by the P-II trial of savolitinib in gastric cancer pts with MET amplification in China, which met its 1EP of improved ORR by…

