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Genentech has reported new data from the open-label AVONELLE-X & P-IIIb/IV (SALWEEN) studies of Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) at Euretina’25
The 2yr. AVONELLE-X study was an extension of P-III (TENAYA & LUCERNE) trials, showing maintained vision & anatomy in wet AMD, with ~80% pts extending dosing to Q3M/Q4M after ~4yrs. of therapy
SALWEEN study in Asia…
OMass has entered into an exclusive collaboration & license deal with Genentech to develop & commercialize its preclinical oral small molecule program for inflammatory bowel disease
As per the deal, OMass will receive $20M upfront & over $400M in preclinical, development, commercial, & sales milestones, with tiered royalties based on net sales
Collaboration leverages OMass’…
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Genentech has reported 96wk. data from P-II (FENopta) trial assessing fenebrutinib vs PBO for 12wks. in 109 RMS pts (18-55yrs.); 99 pts then opted for a 192wk. OLE study, with 93 remaining after 96wks.
OLE study showed sustained efficacy over 96wks. with a low ARR of 0.06, no disability progression (per EDSS) & no…
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Genentech has reported 2yr. P-III (STARGLO) trial data assessing Columvi + GemOx vs Rituxan + GemOx in previously treated ASCT-ineligible r/r DLBCL pts
At 24.7mos. mFU, trial showed a 40% improvement in OS (mOS: not reached vs 13.5mos.), a 59% reduction in risk of progression or death, & CRs in 58.5% vs 25.3% pts;…
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Genentech has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Orionis to discover small-molecule monovalent glue drugs for novel & difficult oncology targets using Orionis’ Allo-Glue platform
As per the deal, Orionis will receive $105M upfront & ~$2B in research, development, commercial, & sales milestones, with tiered royalties; Orionis will lead discovery & optimization, while Genentech…
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In the Biopharma industry, navigating M&A and licensing deals is challenging due to strict antitrust laws and shifting regulations. When these pressures create significant risks, nullifying or restructuring existing agreements can be the most rational and strategic response
In 2024, the termination of the $4.45B deal between Adaptimmune and Genentech became a major talking…
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Genentech has reported 10yr. P-III (APHINITY) trial data assessing Perjeta + Herceptin & CT vs Herceptin + CT vs PBO as an adj. therapy in 4804 pts with operable HER2+ early-stage breast cancer
After 10yrs, trial depicted improved OS, with 91.6% pts alive vs 89.8% on Herceptin + CT & PBO, with sustained invasive…
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Repertoire & Genentech have entered into a collaboration & license agreement to identify & develop novel T cell-targeted therapies for an autoimmune disease, leveraging Repertoire’s DECODE platform
As per the deal, Genentech will handle preclinical & clinical development along with global marketing in exchange for $35M upfront & ~$730M in development, regulatory & commercial…
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Based on positive results from P-III (REGENCY) study, the US FDA has accepted sBLA of Gazyva in Lupus Nephritis; FDA's approval decision is expected by Oct’25
The P-III (REGENCY) study demonstrated improved CRR with Gazyva + standard therapy vs standard therapy alone, along with improvements in complement levels & reductions in anti-dsDNA, markers…
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The third quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Eli Lilly's acquisition of Morphic Holdings for ~$3.2B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Roche's P-I Study Data of CT-996 to treat Obesity
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