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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…
June 25, 2026

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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…
May 18, 2026

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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…
May 14, 2026

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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…
April 20, 2026

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Orca Bio Presents New Clinical Data On Orca-Q and Orca-T/CAR-T Combination Therapy at ASH 2025

Shots: Orca Bio reported positive P-I study data for Orca-Q, showing rapid neutrophil recovery, low acute/chronic GvHD, reduced infections, and low non-relapse mortality, including in patients treated without any GvHD prophylaxis Patients receiving Orca-Q with tacrolimus (Arm A, n=18) vs. without immunosuppression (Arm C, n=26) showed comparable survival and GvHD outcomes, with faster neutrophil engraftment…
December 9, 2025

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March Biosciences’ MB-105 Receives the Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation for R/R CD5+ T-Cell Lymphoma

Shots: The US FDA has granted RMAT designation to MB-105 for the treatment of r/r CD5-positive T-cell lymphoma Designation was based on the ongoing P-II trial, which showed clinical activity with a favorable safety profile; initial data to be presented at ASH’25, with additional updates expected in 2026 March Bio will pursue clinical & commercial…
November 12, 2025

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Lyell Immunopharma Acquires Global Rights to LYL273 from Innovative Cellular Therapeutics in ~$860M Deal

Shots: Lyell has acquired global rights to LYL273 (excl. mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan) for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer & other GCC-expressing cancers from ICT As per the deal, ICT will receive $40M upfront, 1.9M Lyell shares, ~$30M in clinical, ~$115M in late-stage regulatory, & ~$675M in sales milestones, plus ~1.85M additional…
November 11, 2025

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