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CareDx to Acquire Naveris for ~$260M

Shots: CareDx has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Naveris, extending CareDx’s Precision Medicine Testing Services strategy into specialty oncology As per the deal, CareDx will acquire Naveris for $160M upfront & up to $100M in revenue milestones; closing is expected in Q3’26 Naveris’ liquid biopsy platform uses TTMV DNA to detect viral DNA…
April 29, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in March 2026    

Shots:  The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple new drug approvals and late-stage recommendations in March 2026, spanning oncology, immunology, rare diseases, and women’s health, with key decisions involving Pharming, Immedica, Amgen, Gedeon Richter, UCB, and Sanofi  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued positive opinions for innovative therapies, including leniolisib (Joenja) for APDS, lurbinectedin + atezolizumab…
April 21, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum accelerated in late March 2026, with the US FDA clearing five new therapies across hepatology, dermatology, rare genetic disorders, oncology, and endocrinology; highlighting both therapeutic breadth and meaningful clinical impact.  Five notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line: GSK’s Lynavoy for cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis, Johnson & Johnson’s Icotyde for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Denali…
April 14, 2026

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NEWS

Imagene AI Partners with Daiichi Sankyo to Advance Multimodal Biomarker Discovery in Oncology

Imagene AI has entered into a collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to advance biomarker discovery and response prediction across oncology drug development programs Under the collaboration, Daiichi Sankyo will leverage Imagene’s OI Suite, powered by the CanvOI foundation model, to integrate H&E and IHC whole-slide images with molecular and clinical data to enhance biomarker identification and…
April 10, 2026

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NEWS

DeepCyte Secures $1.5M to Advance AI-Driven Single-Cell Toxicology in Drug Development

Shots: DeepCyte, a techbio startup focused on advancing AI-powered toxicology for drug development, has officially launched with $1.5 million in seed funding, introducing two solutions to help biopharma teams detect, predict, and understand drug toxicity in human cells at single-cell resolution DeepCyte's MetaCore, a high-throughput single-cell metabolomics platform, leverages laser-based sampling and mass spectrometry to…
April 9, 2026

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VIEWPOINTS

Turning Genome Data into Clinical Insight: Jehee Suh of Inocras on AI-Driven Genomics 

Shots:  Inocras is advancing the clinical adoption of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) by transforming it from a research tool into a standardized diagnostic workflow, refining its algorithms through thousands of real-world patient cases to deliver actionable genomic insights in routine care.  Through platforms such as CancerVision, RareVision, and MRDVision, the company integrates deep genomic analytics, AI-driven bioinformatics, and clinical services like genetic counseling and…
March 31, 2026

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INSIGHTS+

EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in February 2026    

Shots:  The European Commission approved multiple innovative therapies across vaccines, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and rare diseases, including products from Moderna, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Cytokinetics, ImmunityBio, and GSK  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from Ipsen, X4 Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Moderna, alongside additional recommendations for therapies targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria, WHIM syndrome, pediatric…
March 17, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in February 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.  Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia  Overall, February 2026 reflected…
March 10, 2026

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EVENTS

Post-Conference Highlights | 2026 ViVE | Feb 22–25 | Los Angeles, CA

ViVE 2026 in Los Angeles convened policymakers, health system executives, payers, technologists, investors, and founders at a pivotal moment for healthcare. Across three days, discussions moved decisively from digital ambition to operational accountability. As the official Media Partner, PharmaShots presents a comprehensive review of the sessions, speakers, and strategic insights that defined ViVE 2026. Day…
February 26, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in January 2026 

Shots:  Approval numbers were lower, but the impact remained strong the FDA cleared one new drug in January 2026 versus three in January 2025, reflecting continued innovation in areas of high unmet need  Zycubo from Sentynl Therapeutics was approved for pediatric Menkes disease, offering a targeted treatment for this rare, life-threatening genetic copper deficiency disorder  Clinical results were striking, showing…
February 10, 2026

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