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UCB to Acquire Neurona Therapeutics for ~$1.15B, Expanding into Regenerative Epilepsy Therapies

Shots: UCB has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Neurona Therapeutics for up to $1.15B, including $650M upfront and up to $500M in potential milestones expected to close by end of Q2’26 The acquisition adds NRTX-1001, an investigational neuronal cell therapy currently in P-I/II study for drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, strengthening UCB’s neuroscience…

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Innovation Meets Impact: Jaime Leija on BioLab’s Patient-First Approach

Shots:  BioLab balances innovation with real-world impact through a dual strategy that combines rapid commercialization of FDA-approved or near-market solutions like Imbed with continued investment in long-term innovations such as cureVision and terraplasma, ensuring both immediate clinical needs and future breakthroughs in wound care are effectively addressed.    BioLab’s growth is driven by sharp strategic discipline, focusing on chronic outpatient…

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Miracell Reports US FDA 510(k) Clearance for SMART M-CELL PRP and Bone Marrow Concentration Systems

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Miracell’s SMART M-CELL PRP Concentration System and Bone Marrow Concentration System, including associated blood and bone marrow kits Clearance was based on substantial equivalence to SmartPReP, with the system demonstrating high cell viability, efficient growth factor extraction, and integrated performance across centrifuge and kit components SMART…

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RION Launches RION Vet to Advance Platelet-Derived Biologics in Animal Health

Shots: RION has launched RION Vet, a veterinary biotechnology subsidiary, with exclusive global rights to RION’s exosome-based therapeutic platform for animal health RION Vet is developing ePEP-01, a cell-free, shelf-stable platelet-derived biologic, for equine musculoskeletal disorders, which was evaluated in over 50 horses for >4yrs., showing improvement in lameness, with favorable safety RION Vet leverages…

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PharmaShots Magazine-July-2025 Edition

Regenerative medicine holds a promising potential in addressing unmet medical needs and bridging the gaps in healthcare. Regenerative medicine aims to provide innovative ways to repair, rejuvenate, and replace damaged tissues and organs. Regenerative medicine is widely explored in clinical settings as cellular therapies, extracellular vesicle therapies, immune cellular therapies, and tissue-engineered grafts to prevent…

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