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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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Madrigal Pharmaceutical Forges ~$4.46B siRNA Deal with Ribo Life Science to Expand Genetically Targeted MASH Pipeline

Shots: Madrigal has entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Suzhou Ribo Life Science & its subsidiary Ribocure Pharmaceuticals for 6 preclinical siRNA programs in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) The deal allows Madrigal to pair a targeted gene-silencing siRNA approach with Rezdiffra to assess whether genetically reducing disease drivers can enhance its therapeutic impact,…
February 11, 2026

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INSIGHTS+

J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Special: Dealmaker of the Year 2025 (Part 02)  

Shots:  Novartis led biopharma dealmaking in 2025, executing 23 transactions worth $37.92B with a disciplined, high-impact strategy that balanced scale, science, and strategic fit    Dealmaking was spread across high-conviction areas; neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, immunology, and RNA platforms, combining transformational acquisitions with flexible licensing partnerships to build a future-ready pipeline    Standout transactions (Avidity, Monte…
January 16, 2026

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EVENTS

Post Conference Highlights: Peptides & Complex Generics Symposium 2025

Day 1 Breakdown The #PCG2025 Symposium commenced on an inspiring note, setting the stage for two days of insightful discussions, collaborations, and knowledge exchange. Opening Session Dr. Ratnesh Jain, Founder & Director, Mumbai Cluster, delivered the inaugural address, sharing his vision of bringing together pharma professionals, R&D experts, CXOs, and academicians to accelerate advancements in…
September 29, 2025

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AbbVie & ADARx Pharmaceuticals
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AbbVie Partners with ADARx Pharmaceuticals to Develop siRNA Therapies Across Multiple Disease Areas

Shots: AbbVie has entered into collaboration & license option agreement with ADARx to develop siRNA therapeutics across multiple disease areas, incl. neuroscience, immunology & oncology, leveraging ADARx's RNA tech As per the deal, ADARx will receive $335M upfront & will be eligible to receive several billion in additional contingent payments incl. option fees, milestones, plus tiered royalties…
May 15, 2025

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