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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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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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The 2 studies evaluated IPDE therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to BPH, assessing delivery of paclitaxel-eluting bioabsorbable implants through transperineal & transrectal approaches
In the transperineal study (n=20), IPDE improved IPSS by 15 points & Qmax by ~4 mL/s at 1yr., achieving benefit in 80% pts, while the transrectal study (n=11)…
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Halozyme Therapeutics, via its subsidiary Halozyme Hypercon, has entered a global exclusive collaboration & license agreement with Vertex to utilize its Hypercon technology across up to three drug targets
As per the deal, Halozyme will receive $15M upfront, with additional milestone payments & royalties tied to products developed using the technology
Hypercon is a…
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Embecta has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Owen Mumford, expanding drug-delivery capabilities & strengthening global presence in the chronic care market
As per the deal, Embecta will acquire Owen Mumford for ~£150M (~$199.9M), incl. £100M (~$133.2M) upfront & up to £50M (~$66.6M) in sales-based milestones tied to Aidaptus, with closing expected in…
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Samsung Bioepis & Epis NexLab have entered a research collaboration & license agreement with G2GBIO to develop novel therapeutics using proprietary microsphere-based sustained-release technology
As per the deal, Samsung Bioepis will receive full licensing rights to a long-acting Semaglutide asset, an option to license another asset, & first negotiation rights for three additional assets,…
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SciNeuro has entered into a global licensing & collaboration deal with Novartis to advance its amyloid beta-targeted antibody program for Alzheimer’s disease
The program has identified de novo antibody candidates using SciNeuro’s blood–brain barrier shuttle tech, with Novartis leading global development & commercialization after collaboration on early development
As per the deal, SciNeuro will…
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Merus has entered into a global non-exclusive collaboration and license agreement with Halozyme Therapeutics to develop & commercialize SC formulation of petosemtamab using Halozyme's Enhanze drug delivery technology
As per the deal, Halozyme will receive an upfront, along with commercial & sales milestones payments, plus up to low-mid single-digit royalties; Although the financial details…
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Halozyme Therapeutics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elektrofi, incl. its Hypercon technology, which enables biologic formulations at concentrations of 400-500mg/ml
As per the deal, Elektrofi will receive $750M upfront, with up to three $50M milestone payments contingent on regulatory approvals of three separate Hypercon products; closing expected in Q4’25
As a result…
Day 1 Breakdown
The #PCG2025 Symposium commenced on an inspiring note, setting the stage for two days of insightful discussions, collaborations, and knowledge exchange.
Opening Session
Dr. Ratnesh Jain, Founder & Director, Mumbai Cluster, delivered the inaugural address, sharing his vision of bringing together pharma professionals, R&D experts, CXOs, and academicians to accelerate advancements in…

