The third quarter of 2021 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. The new alliance observed in third quarter includes AzurRx signed a reverse triangular merger agreement to acquired First Wave Bio for ~$229M
The key highlights of the big acquisition in this quarter includes Merck acquired Acceleron for ~$11.5B, Baxter acquired Hillrom for ~$10.5B,…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dr. Ian Waxman, MD, Development Lead, Gastrointestinal Cancer at BMS shared his views on the EC's approval of Opdivo (nivolumab) + Yervoy (ipilimumab) for the Treatment of dMMR or MSI-H mCRC
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The approval is based on P-II CheckMate -142 study evaluating Opdivo + Yervoy in patients with dMMR or MSI-H mCRC whose disease had…
Oncology is a rapidly evolving therapy area and all of the top Biopharma players are investing in the research and development of cancer therapies. In 2020- the world witnessed a major acquisition of Immunomedic by Gilead of $21B for Trodelvy
Our team at PharmaShots has compiled a list of top 20 oncology companies based on…
Immunology deals with the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease as well as malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders
With the new advancement in the immune sector- global pharmaceuticals continue to grow in the field despite the disruption during COVID-19. As in 2019- Abbvie again secured…
The US FDA has approved 6 NDAs and 2 BLAs in 2021, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have approved 37 novel products in 2021
Additionally, last year in 2020, the US FDA…
Despite having the global Covid-19 pandemic- the biopharma companies were involved in multiple M&A and licensing deals. The major focus of the year remains the production and distribution of vaccines to combat the COVID-19 globally
All of the Biopharma companies on our list are on the front line to combat this global crisis. The top…
The biopharma industry saw numerous deal terminations in 2020. Clinical and regulatory results- change in control limitations- and strategic reprioritizations were among the most common reasons for deal termination.
Sanofi and Hanmi's agreement in 2015 ranked first under which Hanmi regained WW rights to its protein/peptide discovery technology- lapscovery. The second position goes to the…
In a recent interview with PharmaShots, Patricia Mae Doykos, Lead, Health Equity Initiative, and Director, BMS Foundation at Bristol Myers Squibb shared her views on the promotion of health equity and improvement in health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions.
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CAE is a virtual platform that convenes advocacy groups, patients, and industry to…
Life sciences companies are gearing up to enter new markets as they look to secure their positions after a spate of M&A- licensing- and research partnerships in 2020
Artios partnered with Merck with an option to license up to 8 oncology programs proving to be the highest valued deal of 2020 with a total deal…
Immunology is an important branch of science which deals with the study of the immune system. The immune system is a highly regulated and balanced system and when the balance is disturbed- the disease can result. A lot of this work has importance in the development of new therapies and treatments that can handle or…

