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DeepCyte, a techbio startup focused on advancing AI-powered toxicology for drug development, has officially launched with $1.5 million in seed funding, introducing two solutions to help biopharma teams detect, predict, and understand drug toxicity in human cells at single-cell resolution
DeepCyte's MetaCore, a high-throughput single-cell metabolomics platform, leverages laser-based sampling and mass spectrometry to…
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Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.
Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…
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Just like the Internet in 1990’s, Artificial intelligence is now changing all aspects of our life and work. It’s impact is beginning to show in the industry and it is changing the life-sciences practice by fundamentally altering the way how medicines are discovered, developed, manufactured, approved, supplied and brought to market.
In research and discovery, generative models and structure prediction systems shorten the path from target to lead and raise the ceiling…
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Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.
Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia
Overall, February 2026 reflected…
The Evolution Summit returns May 7-8, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bringing together leading clinical trial executives with innovative suppliers and solution providers in an invitation-only, premium setting. Expect visionary keynotes, real-world case studies, and interactive forums aligned to the most pressing challenges in clinical operations and drug development. Featured leaders include…
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Insilico Medicine has entered into multiple AI-powered drug discovery collaborations with CMS, focusing on advancing therapeutic programs across CNS & autoimmune disease indications
As per the deal, Insilico will leverage its Pharma.AI platform for target discovery & small-molecule design & optimization, while CMS will lead clinical development, regulatory strategy, trials, & commercialization
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Approval numbers were lower, but the impact remained strong the FDA cleared one new drug in January 2026 versus three in January 2025, reflecting continued innovation in areas of high unmet need
Zycubo from Sentynl Therapeutics was approved for pediatric Menkes disease, offering a targeted treatment for this rare, life-threatening genetic copper deficiency disorder
Clinical results were striking, showing…
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Innovent & Eli Lilly have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance novel medicines in oncology & immunology
As per the deal, Innovent will advance the programs from discovery through P-II PoC trial in China using its antibody platforms, while Lilly will receive exclusive rights to develop & commercialize the assets globally, excl. Greater…
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Zonsen PepLib Biotech has entered into a worldwide R&D and license agreement with Eli Lilly to jointly advance peptide-based drug candidates using PepLib’s robust & diverse peptide libraries & discovery platforms
As per the deal, PepLib will screen & identify optimal peptide molecules using its in-house platform, while Lilly will oversee IND-enabling activities, clinical…
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere have entered a license and collaboration agreement to develop SIM0709, a preclinical TL1A/IL-23p19 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
As per the deal, Boehringer Ingelheim gains global rights to the asset excluding Greater China, while Simcere is eligible for an upfront payment, milestones up to €1.058B…

