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Starpharma Inks a ~$569.5M Deal with Genentech to Develop Cancer Therapies

Shots: Starpharma has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates incorporating Genentech’s drugs for oncology targets, leveraging Starpharma’s DEP drug delivery tech As per the deal, Genentech will receive an exclusive global license under Starpharma’s IP to develop & commercialize collaboration-derived products, potentially multiple per target, in exchange for…

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Mehul Desai from Enable Injections in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

Wearable Drug Delivery System: Mehul Desai from Enable Injections in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  Enable Injections recently shared survey findings indicating that many oncology assets with strong commercial potential are often prematurely abandoned or deprioritized due to challenges in formulating small volumes (<3 mL) for subcutaneous delivery.  To address this need, Enable Injections developed enFuse, an innovative, hands-free, wearable drug delivery platform with a discreet, hidden needle that…

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Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025 

Shots:  ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care  In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…

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VantAI Collaborates with Halda Therapeutics to Discover RIPTAC Medicines

Shots: VantAI has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Halda Therapeutics to advance the discovery & development of selective proximity-based therapies for cancer & immunology indications As per the deal, VantAI will receive over ~$1B incl. upfront, research support, development & commercial milestones as well as net sales-based tiered royalties VantAI will use its…

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Bayer Enters a ~$1.3B Deal with Kumquat Biosciences to Develop and Commercialize a KRAS G12D Inhibitor

Shots: Bayer has entered into an exclusive global license agreement & collaboration with Kumquat Biosciences to develop and commercialize its KRAS G12D inhibitor Kumquat will initiate & complete the P-Ia study following FDA’s IND clearance in Jul 2025, while Bayer handles further development & commercialization, with Kumquat holding an exclusive option to negotiate US profit-loss…

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DoveTree Medicines Enters a ~$5.99B Deal with XtalPi to Discover Novel Therapeutics Across Various Indications

Shots: XtalPi has entered into a strategic collaboration with DoveTree Medicines to identify novel therapeutics across oncology, immunology, inflammation, neurology, & metabolic diseases, leveraging XtalPi's de novo drug discovery platform As per the deal, DoveTree will gain exclusive global rights to develop & commercialize multiple therapeutics from the collaboration, in exchange for a $51M upfront,…

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HanchorBio Out-Licenses HCB101 to Shanghai Henlius Biotech For ~$202M

Shots: HanchorBio entered into an out-licensing agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech and granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize HCB101 in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and MENA Under the terms and agreement, HanchorBio will receive $10M upfront and up to $192M in development and regulatory milestones, plus tiered royalties Henlius will also oversee development, production,…

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BeOne Receives CHMP Positive Opinion for New Brukinsa Tablet Formulation Across All Approved Indications

Shots: Following the US FDA approval, EMA's CHMP issued a positive opinion of Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) film‑coated tablets for all approved indications. EC will now review the opinion for MAA in the EU, Norway, and Iceland BRUKINSA tablets (160mg) are bioequivalent to the capsule form, supported by a P-I study. With a recommended daily dose of 320mg,…

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