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Sanofi has reported P-IIb (AIRCULES), P-IIa (DUET) PoC & P-IIb (VELVET) data assessing lunsekimig (SC) in adults with mod. to sev. asthma, CRSwNP, & in mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis, respectively
In AIRCULES, lunsekimig met 1 & 2EPs, reducing exacerbations & improving lung fuction as measured by pre-BD FEV1 vs PBO, while in DUET it met…
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The Japanese MHLW has approved Dupixent to treat adults with mod. to sev.bullous pemphigoid based on P-II/III (ADEPT) trial assessing Dupixent vs PBO for 52wks.
Pts (n=106) received a loading dose of Dupixent (300mg; n=53) or PBO (n=53), followed by Q2W dosing with OCS. OCS tapering began at Wks. 4 to 6 if disease control was…
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Kali Therapeutics has entered into a license agreement with Sanofi for KT501 to treat a broad range of B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, Sanofi will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to KT501, while Kali will receive upfront & near-term payments totaling $180M and up to $1.05B in development & commercial milestones, with tiered royalties…
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The US FDA has granted BDD to Smart Neurostimulation System (SNS) for the treatment of episodic memory loss in adults with prior mod. to sev. traumatic brain injury (TBI) & persistent memory deficits
The SNS is a fully implantable, closed-loop neuromodulation system that records neural activity from 60 channels across four brain regions &…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to venglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of type 3 Gaucher disease (GD3)
Designation was based on the P-III (LEAP2MONO) study assessing venglustat (QD, PO) vs imiglucerase (Q2W) in 43 pts (≥12yrs.), which showed significant improvements in neurological symptoms measured by a global test scores, incl. mSARA & RBANS
Venglustat received US…
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Women leaders are reshaping the healthcare industry, bringing visionary leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic insight to traditionally male-dominated spaces
From biotech innovation to global pharmaceutical enterprises, these trailblazers are driving transformative solutions, advancing patient care, and championing inclusive workplace cultures
PharmaShots spotlights 20 extraordinary women leaders in healthcare, celebrating their achievements, impact, and inspiring journeys that…
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Sino Biopharm via its subsidiary Chia Tai Tianqing has entered into an exclusive license agreement with a fully owned subsidiary of Sanofi for rovadicitinib
As per the deal, Sanofi will obtain exclusive global license to develop, manufacture & commercialize rovadicitinib in exchange for $135M upfront & ~$1.395B in development, regulatory & sales milestones, as…
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FDA approved Dupixent for pts (≥6yrs.) with AFRS & have a history of sino-nasal surgery, based on the P-III (LIBERTY-AFRS-AIMS) trial, assessing age & weight-based Dupixent dosing (200 or 300mg; Q2W or Q4W; n=33) vs PBO (n=29) in 62 pts
Trial met its 1EP with improved sinus opacification by 50% vs 10% at Wk. 52,…
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The European Commission approved multiple therapies across vaccines, rare diseases, endocrinology, and immunology, including products from BioNet, Sanofi, Fondazione Telethon, IntraBio, and Ionis / Otsuka.
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from UCB and Gedeon Richter, with additional recommendations supporting Sanofi’s Rezurock.
Decisions were backed by strong Phase II/III data…
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Teva & Sanofi have reported RELIEVE UCCD LTE study data evaluating duvakitug (450 or 900mg, SC, Q4W) in 130 pts with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) following P-IIb (RELIEVE UCCD) induction study
Trial showed that at Wk. 44 of maintenance, 58% (900mg) & 47% (450mg) of UC pts achieved clinical remission per mMS,…

