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From AI-powered discovery to next-generation biologics and gene editing, 2025 was a blockbuster year for life sciences dealmaking. Pharma and biotech companies signed multibillion-dollar partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate innovation across oncology, cardiometabolic diseases, neurology, and rare disorders.
Platform technologies dominated the deal landscape, with big pharma securing access to cutting-edge modalities from bispecific…
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Trial assessed retatrutide vs PBO, alongside lifestyle intervention in T2D adults (n=537) inadequately controlled with diet & exercise alone & mean disease duration of 2.5yrs.; pts started at 2mg QW, with dose escalation at Q4W till assigned doses of 4mg, 9mg, or 12mg are reached
Trial met its 1EP, showing superior A1C reduction at…
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The P-III (ADorable‑1) study data assessed Ebglyss vs PBO in 363 pediatric pts (≥6mos.) with mod. to sev. AD; Topical corticosteroids were required for 2 wks. pre-randomization through Wk. 16, with tapering or discontinuation allowed once pts achieved IGA ≤2
At Wk. 16, the trial met it 1EP & key 2EPs, with 63% vs…
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Eli Lilly has reported P-IIIb (TOGETHER-PsO) trial data assessing Taltz (ixekizumab) + Zepbound (tirzepatide) vs Taltz alone in 274 adults with mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis & obesity/overweight with ≥1 additional weight-related comorbid condition
At 36wks., the trial met its 1EP with 27.1% pts reaching PASI 100 & ≥10% weight loss compared to 5.8% pts. Trial…
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Eli Lilly has reported P-III (LIBRETTO-432) trial data assessing Retevmo vs PBO in 151 pts with RET fusion-positive NSCLC following completion of definitive radiotherapy or surgery with curative intent, & other adjuvant therapy, if indicated
Trial met its 1EP, showing improvement in investigator-assessed EFS in early-stage (II-IIIA) pts, plus OS data was immature but demonstrated a…
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Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orna Therapeutics, gaining a broad platform to drive long-term innovation in genetic medicine & in vivo cell engineering
As per the deal, Lilly will acquire Orna, with Orna’s shareholders receiving up to $2.4B in cash, incl. an upfront & subsequent clinical development milestones payment
Acquisition…
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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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Repertoire has entered into a strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly to develop tolerizing therapies for multiple autoimmune diseases
Repertoire will use its DECODE TCR–epitope discovery platform to identify candidates & lead collaboration activities through nomination, after which Lilly will oversee clinical development, manufacturing, regulatory activities, & commercialization
Under the terms, Repertoire will receive $85M…
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Seamless has entered into a strategic global research collaboration & licensing deal with Eli Lilly to develop & commercialize programmable recombinase-based therapies for hearing loss using Seamless’ proprietary recombinase platform
Under the deal, Seamless will design site-specific recombinases to correct hearing-loss–related gene mutations, while Lilly will receive an exclusive license to advance these programmed…

