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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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2025 EMA Drug Approvals Outlook: A Year of Intentional, Biology Led Medicine Across Europe 

Shots:  EMA approvals in 2025 reinforce a biology-first regulatory standard, favoring mutation-exact, genotype-defined, and severity-weighted therapies that narrow indications, elevate rare diseases, and reward durability of benefit over rapid market expansion  Convenience at the EMA is no longer cosmetic, it is integral to benefit–risk assessment, with oral, subcutaneous, and low-burden dosing strategies increasingly tied to adherence, long-term outcomes,…
January 22, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2025 

Shots:  Innovation peaked in December 2025, as the FDA delivered a wave of approvals spanning cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, respiratory immunology, rare hematologic disorders, and acute cardiovascular and neurologic conditions highlighting both scientific breadth and clinical precision  Seven notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, including LIB Therapeutics’ Lerochol for LDL lowering, Innoviva’s Nuzolvence for gonorrhea, GSK’s Exdensur for asthma with eosinophilic phenotype, Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo…
January 13, 2026

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J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Special: Dealmaker of the Year 2025 (Part 01) 

Shots:    Lilly leads with precision and purpose with 45 deals totaling $21.22B in 2025, focusing on platform-driven, science-led partnerships across oncology, gene therapy, RNA editing, and AI-enabled discovery while building durable innovation engines rather than chasing short-term wins  Strategic dealmaking over sheer volume is evident in partnerships like precision oncology with Scorpion Therapeutics and CNS delivery with Sangamo, structured to…
January 8, 2026

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The 2025 Playbook: Industry Trends Shaping the Future of Biopharma 

Shots:  2025 marked a decisive inflection point for the global life sciences and biopharma industry. After several years defined by experimentation, abundant capital, and expansive innovation narratives, the industry entered a phase of disciplined execution.   Strategies were stress-tested, science was closely scrutinized, and only programs with clear biological rationale and operational readiness advanced.  Rather than…
December 31, 2025

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