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Akari and Whitehawk Partner to Evaluate Dual-Payload ADC Approach

Shots: Akari has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Whitehawk to evaluate Akari’s PH1 spliceosome-modulating payload tech in combination with Whitehawk’s TOP1i ADC platform As per the deal, Akari will lead the design, execution, & evaluation of the research program, which will incl. multiple preclinical workstreams assessing dual-payload compatibility & potential synergies Collaboration begins…
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Astex Pharmaceuticals Partners with Genentech for Breast Cancer Therapy Program in a Deal Worth Over $490M

Shots: Astex has entered into an exclusive, worldwide research collaboration & license agreement with Genentech to identify small molecules with selective inhibitory activity for the treatment for breast cancer Astex will license compounds from its breast cancer discovery program to Genentech and jointly optimize lead compounds through preclinical candidate selection, after which Genentech will lead…
July 6, 2026

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Novartis to Acquire Myricx Bio for ~$1.5B

Shots: Novartis has entered into an agreement to acquire Myricx Bio, strengthening Novartis’ oncology pipeline & advancing next-generation targeted drug conjugates with novel payload mechanisms Myricx is developing ADCs, using NMT inhibitor (NMTi) payloads designed to disrupt key cancer cell processes, with preclinical data showing broad activity across solid tumors, incl. TOPO-1-resistant models As per…
July 6, 2026

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NMPA Accepts IND Application for Harbour BioMed’s HBM7004 to Treat Advanced Solid Tumors

Shots: The NMPA has accepted IND application for HBM7004 for the treatment of advanced solid tumors HBM7004, developed using Harbour’s HBICE platform, is a novel B7H4×CD3 bispecific antibody that is designed to enhance cancer immunotherapy, aiming to improve both efficacy & safety through targeted immune activation In preclinical studies, HBM7004 induced B7H4-dependent T-cell activation within…
June 10, 2026

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Oncolytics Biotech Reports Initial Preclinical Data of Pelareorep with RAS Inhibitors

Shots: Oncolytics has reported initial data from a preclinical study assessing pelareorep, a systemically active immunotherapy, in combination with RAS inhibitor modalities, which showed greater anti-tumor activity in a solid tumor model vs either therapy alone Based on the findings, Oncolytics is planning additional studies of the combination in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma & colorectal cancer…
June 3, 2026

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Boehringer Ingelheim Inks ~$ 479.6M Deal with Immunitas Therapeutics for a Preclinical Antibody Program

Shots: BI has entered into a global licensing agreement with Immunitas for a preclinical antibody program being developed for chronic inflammatory & autoimmune diseases As per the deal, BI will obtain global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize the antibody program in exchange for an upfront payment, up to €407.5M (~$479.6M) in development, regulatory, &…
May 13, 2026

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Frontier Biotechnologies and GSK Forge ~$1B Global Licensing Deal for siRNA Therapeutics

Shots: Frontier has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with GSK for two Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) assets in immunology, incl. one IND-stage candidate & one preclinical program As per the deal, GSK will gain exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize two of Frontier’s siRNA candidates, while Frontier will receive $40M upfront, up…
February 24, 2026

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere Pharmaceutical ~$1.26B Deal to Develop SIM0709

Shots: Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere have entered a license and collaboration agreement to develop SIM0709, a preclinical TL1A/IL-23p19 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) As per the deal, Boehringer Ingelheim gains global rights to the asset excluding Greater China, while Simcere is eligible for an upfront payment, milestones up to €1.058B…
January 28, 2026

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