Shots:ViVerita Therapeutics & BI have entered into a strategic research collaboration to accelerate discovery & validation of novel cancer targets. Although financial terms of the deal were not disclosedAs per the deal, ViVerita will utilize its in vivo CRISPR discovery platform to study selected potential targets from BI, evaluating their functions in physiologically relevant…
Shots:Mosaic has in-licensed ASTX029 & ASTX295 from Astex (Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s subsidiary) to develop combination therapies using these assets, with the 1st combination study expected to begin in 2026As per the deal, Astex granted Mosaic exclusive rights to develop combination products for pts with limited therapy options, receiving a 19% equity stake upfront &…
Shots:NetraMark and Worldwide Clinical Trials have entered into a global agreement to utilize NetraMark’s NetraAI platform to advance clinical trial designAs per the deal, NetraAI will initially support P-II neuroscience & oncology trials, plus select P-III studies conducted by Worldwide, with broader access extended to Worldwide’s sponsors across all therapeutic areas & trial…
Shots:Alteogen has granted AstraZeneca global rights of ALT-B4 to develop & commercialize SC formulations of multiple oncology assets, while Alteogen will be responsible for clinical & commercial supply of ALT-B4
As per the deal, Alteogen will receive an upfront, along with development, regulatory, & sales milestones, plus royalties on sale of commercialized products…
Shots:Sun Pharma to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics for ~$355M to strengthen its onco-derm innovative portfolio with Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl); closing expected in Q2’25
As per the deal, Checkpoint stockholders will get $4.10 cash/share (~66% premium) upfront & CVR/share without interest allowing stockholders to receive additional $0.70 cash/share if Unloxcyt is approved before certain deadlines in…
Shots: In 2024, EMA approved around 53 drugs in various therapy areas, ranging from cardiology, oncology, hematology, neurology, and dermatology to infectious diseases, vaccines, diagnostic agents, pneumology, nephrology, hepatology, ophthalmology, and endocrinology PharmaShots, in an illuminating report, brings a condensed analysis of the approved drugs with the most explored areas being Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, &…
Shots:Magnet Biomedicine & Eli Lilly have entered into a collaboration & license agreement to identify, develop & commercialize molecular glue therapeutics in oncology using Magnet's TrueGlue discovery platform
As per the deal, Magnet will get ~$40M in upfront, near-term payments & equity, plus more than $1.25B in milestones across development, regulatory, & commercial…
Shots:In 2024, around 50 new drugs were approved by the US FDA across several indicationsPharmaShots, in an enlightening report, brings a summarized analysis of the approved drugs. The most explored section remains Oncology, Hematology, Dermatology, and CardiologyFor the complete report with analysis, reach out to us at connect@pharmashots.com While you embraced the new…
Shots: 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…
Shots:Vividion (Bayer’s subsidiary) has acquired Tavros to strengthen its genomic capabilities via Tavros’ platform. The financial terms are undisclosed
The acquisition strengthens Vividion’s functional genomics expertise by adding proprietary genomic screening approaches to discover new targets & translate the known ones. Combining resources from both the companies will enable drug discovery in oncology…

