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BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA 2026 | October 28-30 | COEX, Seoul

BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA (BIX) 2026 is Korea's premier biopharmaceutical business event, bringing together global leaders across the entire biopharmaceutical value chain. Scheduled to take place from October 28-30, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, South Korea, the event serves as a platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, technology showcase, and strategic business partnerships. From drug discovery and clinical development…

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A Promise Made at Six: The Winding Road to Cancer Research

An Interview with Priyanka Joshi, Associate Scientist in Analytical Development Introduction Cancer remains one of the world's greatest healthcare challenges, driving scientists to develop more effective and precise treatment approaches. Among the most promising innovations are cell therapies, which harness the body's own immune system to fight cancer. Behind these advances are scientists working to…

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Repligen to Acquire BioLife for ~$1.5B

Shots: 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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Merck KGaA to Acquire Bio-Techne for ~$11.3B

Shots: Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bio-Techne, bringing together two companies with complementary portfolios spanning research tools, diagnostics, bioprocessing, and advanced therapeutics As per the deal, Merck KGaA will acquire Bio-Techne for $73/share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of ~$11.3B; closing is expected by late 2026 or early…

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Dr. Orla Cloak on Manufacturing Excellence: Minaris Vision for Advanced Therapies

Shots:  Minaris is advancing its dual-business strategy through specialized Advanced Therapies and Advanced Testing units, enabling sponsors to streamline development, manufacturing, biosafety testing, and commercialization within one integrated global organization.   Minaris is focused on solving key cell & gene therapy manufacturing challenges by reducing variability, accelerating tech transfer, improving “first time right” execution, and lowering…

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PharmaShots Magazine-May-2026 Edition

Shots: PharmaShots’ May Edition explores how AI is transforming commercial strategies across the healthcare ecosystem by enabling predictive analytics, personalized engagement, dynamic launch planning, and real-time omnichannel optimization while balancing compliance and measurable ROI. The magazine highlights key industry movements shaping global biopharma, including AI-driven drug discovery collaborations, strategic M&A activity, advancements in cell and…

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UCB to Acquire Neurona Therapeutics for ~$1.15B, Expanding into Regenerative Epilepsy Therapies

Shots: UCB has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Neurona Therapeutics for up to $1.15B, including $650M upfront and up to $500M in potential milestones expected to close by end of Q2’26 The acquisition adds NRTX-1001, an investigational neuronal cell therapy currently in P-I/II study for drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, strengthening UCB’s neuroscience…

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