U.S. Biotech Day 2026 to Connect the Global Life Sciences Community in Philadelphia
Every breakthrough in life sciences begins with an idea. Sometimes, it starts with a scientific discovery. Sometimes, it begins with a conversation that sparks a collaboration, an introduction that leads to a partnership, or a meeting that transforms promising science into a…
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Upstream Bio presented results from the P-II VALIANT study evaluating verekitug in 478 adults with severe asthma, with the study meeting its 1EP of reducing the annualized asthma exacerbation rate (AAER) across all dose regimens.
Verekitug 100 mg dosed every 12 wks. reduced AAER by 56% vs. PBO (p<0.001) and also improved lung function…
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Aptar Pharma and Aceso Therapeutics have entered into a collaboration to advance ACT-101, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) candidate designed to target underlying disease mechanisms of cystic fibrosis (CF)
Aptar Pharma’s specialist inhalation development services business; Nanopharm will lead formulation development and device assessment activities to support clinical development of ACT-101
The collaboration combines Nanopharm’s…
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In August, biosimilar approvals and launches gained strong momentum with Biocon’s Yesafili (Eylea) and Yesintek (Stelara), FDA approval of rituximab from Dr. Reddy’s and Fresenius Kabi, and Celltrion’s European launch of Omlyclo (Xolair).
Global licensing and commercialization partnerships continued to drive biosimilar expansion with collaborations spanning North America, Europe, ASEAN, and MENA markets.
The biosimilar pipeline continued to broaden across key therapeutic…
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July 2026 witnessed strong momentum across the biosimilars landscape with major regulatory approvals, including Ennumo (US FDA), Garzulys (US FDA), Yesintek Autoinjector (Health Canada), and FDA/EMA acceptance of PB016, alongside commercial launches of Byooviz, Osvyrti, and Jubereq, expanding treatment options across oncology, ophthalmology, immunology, osteoporosis, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases.
Strategic collaborations and licensing agreements between Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals, Polpharma–Teva, Samsung Bioepis–Teva, Formycon–OneSource Specialty Pharma, and Organon–Samsung Bioepis strengthened…
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Repligen has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BioLife
Repligen will acquire BioLife for an enterprise value of ~$1.5B, with BioLife stockholders receiving $11.25 per share in cash plus 0.1442 Repligen shares, representing total consideration of $31/share, comprising 64% stock & 36% cash
Acquisition is expected to fast-track Repligen’s leadership & customer solutions…
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Formycon and OneSource Specialty Pharma have entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership for biosimilars
As per the deal, OneSource will act as Formycon’s strategic manufacturing partner, providing integrated Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) manufacturing from its advanced biologics facility in Bangalore, India
The collaboration combines Formycon’s biosimilar development expertise with OneSource’s end-to-end biologics manufacturing capabilities to advance Formycon’s global biosimilar programs
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June 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals and regulatory milestones, including Ranluspec (US FDA), Tofidence sBLA (US FDA), Liyoubao (NMPA), Zandoriah (EC), and multiple ANVISA approvals, alongside submissions for CT-P55 (Health Canada) and ADL-018 (Health Canada), expanding treatment options across immunology, ophthalmology, oncology, osteoporosis, and reproductive medicine.
Strategic collaborations between Chime Biologics–Daewoong, Polpharma Biologics–PSI CRO, Xbrane–JOINN, Samsung Bioepis–Organon, and Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals advanced global biosimilar development and commercialization.
Commercial and clinical progress accelerated with the EU launch of Ahzantive, Canadian launches of Bildyos and Tuzemty, FDA acceptance of multiple BLA submissions, first patient dosing of HLX17, and positive late-stage data for SB27 and SPD8, highlighting continued global biosimilar market expansion.
Celltrion Seeks…
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BioArctic entered a research and collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to develop a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases by combining BioArctic’s proprietary BrainTransporter technology with an undisclosed Lilly drug candidate
Under the agreement, BioArctic will generate a new drug candidate incorporating its BrainTransporter platform, while Lilly will assume full responsibility for the…
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Pfizer & Chai Discovery have entered into a licensing agreement, allowing Pfizer to integrate Chai’s AI-driven drug discovery platform into its biologics research workflows
As per the deal, Pfizer will integrate Chai’s AI platform into its drug discovery engine, gaining early access to the Chai-3 model & a customized AI model built using Pfizer’s…

