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Disease of the Month – Urticaria

Shots:  Characterized by an itchy skin rash, urticaria, commonly known as hives, is often triggered by allergic reactions to food, medications, or contact with irritants.   PharmaShots’ Disease of the Month report aims to educate a broad audience about health conditions affecting communities across the globe. This monthly feature provides a comprehensive overview of each disease,…

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Combating Hematologic Malignancies: Dr. Petri Bono from Faron Pharmaceuticals in Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:   Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) is a rare and aggressive blood cancer in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy blood cells  As resistance to traditional treatments continues to rise among MDS patients, Faron Pharmaceuticals' Bexmab emerges as a promising alternative  Dr. Petri Bono, Chief Medical Officer at Faron Pharmaceuticals, highlights Bexmab’s unique mechanism…

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New Drug Designations: June 2025 

Shots:      PharmaShots’ Designation Report offers a concise overview of the latest drug and device designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA   The June 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 43 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 17 small molecules, 7 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…

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Unlocking Approval: John Hayslip from Verastem Oncology in an Illuminating Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  Did you know that more than 80 % of Low-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC) patients experience recurrence?  The US FDA recently approved Verastem Oncology’s Avmapki Fakzynja Co-Pack, as the first ever treatment of patients with KRAS-mutated recurrent LGSOC  In an illuminating dialogue exchange with PharmaShots, John Hayslip, CMO at Verastem Oncology, provides a detailed overview…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 21, 2025 – Jul 25, 2025)  

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, DigiHealth, Animal Health and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:  AstraZeneca Reports P-III (FLAURA2) Trial Findings on Tagrisso Regimen to Treat EGFRm NSCLC  Read More: AstraZeneca  Sun Pharma Reports Topline Data from P-III (INSPIRE-1 & INSPIRE-2) Trials of…

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Top 20 immunology companies of 2025

Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2025

Shots:  Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes  In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…

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Zai Lab

Zai Lab at ASCO 2025: Rafael G. Amado in an Illuminating Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots 

Shots:  Recently, Zai Lab presented data from a Phase Ia/Ib study evaluating ZL‑1310, a DLL3 ADC, in patients with extensive‑stage small cell lung cancer, both as a monotherapy and in combination with atezolizumab  ZL‑1310 leverages TMALIN technology, enabling clinicians to deliver more targeted doses of chemotherapy to cancer cells, distinguishing the compound from current standard‑of‑care…

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Next-Gen T Cell Engagers for Solid Tumors: Shaun Murphy in a Riveting Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots:   Unlike hematologic malignancies, where the elimination of most or all tumor cells results in immunosuppression, making headways in solid tumors requires a new holistic approach when using T Cell Engagers  Abpro’s ABP-102/CT-P72, co-developed by Celltrion leverages a tetravalent format; bivalent for both HER2 and CD3  PharmaShots welcomes Shaun Murphy, Vice President, Nonclinical Research and…

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