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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia for proteinuria reduction in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression based on the ongoing P-III (ALIGN) trial, with no requirement for REMS program; traditional approval will be supported by eGFR results expected in 2026
Trial assessed atrasentan (0.75mg, PO, QD) +…
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Imaging, precision diagnostics, and targeted therapies are among the many ways radiopharmaceuticals improve patient outcomes and meet unmet healthcare needs
In 2024, the global radiopharmaceuticals market was valued at $6.74B and is envisioned to grow to $13.67B by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.2% from 2024 to 2033. Lilly ranks first in our list…
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The US FDA approved Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) + Pt containing CT as 1L treatment in unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) adults whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1)
The approval was based on the P-III (RATIONALE-306) study (n=649) evaluating Tevimbra + CT vs. PBO + CT in unresectable, locally advanced recurrent, or metastatic…
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KYORIN and Novartis entered into a global license agreement for KRP-M223 and its back-up compounds discovered by KYORIN
As per the agreement, Novartis gets an exclusive global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize KRP-M223, where KYORIN retains an option to commercialize and manufacture product for the Japanese market, with Novartis retaining an option to co-promote…
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Novartis to acquire Anthos (launched by Blackstone Life Sciences & Novartis in 2019) for ~$3.1B to boosts its cardiovascular portfolio with Anthos’ abelacimab; closing expected in H1’25
As per the deal, Anthos will receive $925M upfront & is eligible to receive ~$2.15B in regulatory & commercial milestones
Abelacimab (licensed from Novartis) showed…
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Dawn Health & Novartis have launched Cora BC app to offer support to all breast cancer pts & their kin following the development of Ekiva MS & Ekiva PNH. Launch will start in Germany, extending to other markets incl. UK, Canada & Australia
Cora BC tracks pts health with regular check-ins, intuitive graphs, plus personalized reminders…
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The 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Conference took place from 13th to 16th January in San Francisco, USA. J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference serves as a pioneering hub that features presentations and dialogues on the advances of the healthcare industry by bringing healthcare professionals, researchers, manufacturers, and other healthcare stakeholders to one platform.
Innovation remained the…
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Light Horse has entered into a multi-target partnership with Novartis to discover & develop FIC targets for cancer treatment by using its proprietary chemical libraries & precision genetic editing platform that identifies novel functional domains in disease-critical targets
As per the agreement, Light Horse is entitled to receive $25M upfront, $1B research, development…
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Immunology remains one of the most explored therapy areas. Companies focusing on immunology are steadfastly working to advance treatment options by developing drugs, vaccines, and antibodies
In 2023, the global immunology market size was valued at $98.22B and expected to register $263.22B by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.36% from 2024 to 2033. AbbVie…
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The second 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 Vertex’ acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences for ~$4.9B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Moderna’s P-III Study Data of mRNA-1283 Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19…

