Biopharma News
Aspect Biosystems, Novo Nordisk Partner to Develop Bioprinted Tissue Therapeutics
Aspect Biosystems and Novo Nordisk A/S have announced a collaboration, development, and license agreement to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to SAB Biotherapeutics for Influenza Immunotherapy
SAB Biotherapeutics has received both breakthrough and fast track designations from FDA for its lead antibody drug candidate for treating influenza.
Merck to Purchase Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8 Billion
Merck will acquire Prometheus Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in immune-mediated diseases, at a total equity valuation of $10.8 billion.
FDA Approves Gamida Cell’s Cell Therapy for Treating Blood Cancers
Gamida Cell’s therapy is meant to reduce the risk of infection following stem cell transplantation.
Caribou Biosciences Gets FDA Granted Fast Track Designation for Allogeneic CAR-T Cell Therapy
FDA has granted fast track designation to Caribou Biosciences for its allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems Enter Strategic Partnership
Under this partnership, the two companies will develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics for diabetes and obesity.
Forecyte Bio Opens New GMP Facility in Shanghai
Forecyte Bio has opened a new GMP facility in Shanghai just two months after its sister site in the United States.
J&J Proposes $8.9 Billion Payment in Talc Powder Litigation
If approved, Johnson & Johnson would pay $8.9 billion to resolve all current and future claims in its ongoing talc litigation.
Lonza and ABL Bio Collaborate on Bispecific Antibody Product
Lonza and ABL Bio are collaborating on the development and manufacture of bispecific antibody product.
Sartorius to Acquire Polyplus in $2.6 Billion Deal
Sartorius’ acquisition of Polyplus is designed to strengthen its cell and gene therapy capabilities.
Takeda Gets Approval in Japan for Entyvio Subcutaneous Injection
Takeda received approval in Japan for a subcutaneous injection formulation of Entyvio (vedolizumab) for treating ulcerative colitis.
Takeda to Invest ¥100 Billion (US$754 Million) into New Plasma Therapy Manufacturing Facility
Takeda plans to build a new facility in Osaka, Japan, for the manufacture of plasma-derived therapies.
Roche Collaborates with Lilly to Enhance Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Roche and Lilly will collaborate on the development of Roche Diagnostics’ Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel.
Downstream Technologies Continue to Transform the Industry
Downstream processing will continue to see shifts with the incorporation of modern, efficient technologies.
Moderna and Generation Bio Announce Strategic Collaboration
Moderna and Generation Bio have announced a strategic collaboration to develop non-viral genetic medicines.
Curia and Corning Collaborate to Advance Biopharmaceutical Continuous-Flow Development
Curia is collaborating with Corning to advance biopharmaceutical continuous-flow development and manufacturing programs.
Frontrunners in the Latest Stem Cell Technology
TreeFrog Therapeutics is leaping ahead in cell therapies through resources such as new technologies and investor partnerships.
Invitae and Deerfield Management Team Up on Novel Therapeutics for Rare Diseases
Under a new partnership, Invitae and Deerfield Management will harness genetic and clinical testing data from patients to discover potential novel therapeutics for treating rare diseases.
Lynparza Approved in UK as Combination Therapy for Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The decision was based on results from the PROpel Phase III trial.
European Commission Approves Dupixent as First, Only Targeted Medicine for Children with Severe Atopic Dermatitis
This approval makes the drug the first and only targeted medicine indicated to treat this population of children in Europe and the United States.
Sanofi Drops Lantus US List Price by 78%, Capping Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35
Sanofi intends to cut its US list price for Lantus (insulin glargine injection) by 78% and cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 for all patients with commercial insurance.
BioNTech and OncoC4 to Co-Develop mAb for Solid Tumor Indications
BioNTech will receive an exclusive worldwide license from OncoC4 to develop and commercialize its anti-CTLA-4 mAb candidate for solid tumor indications.
Stevanato Group and Recipharm to Collaborate on Pre-fillable Syringes for Soft Mist Inhaler
Stevanato Group will support development and production of pre-fillable syringes for use in Recipharm’s soft mist inhalers.
Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb Progress Strategic Partnership
Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb have announced progress in their strategic protein degradation partnership.
Predictive Oncology and Cancer Research Horizons Partner for Cancer Drug Development
Predictive Oncology and Cancer Research Horizons have partnered to pursue development of cancer drugs utilizing the PEDAL platform.
Sandoz to Build New Biologics Production Facility in Slovenia
Sandoz, a Novartis division, is expected to invest at least $400 million to build a new biologics manufacturing facility in Lendava, Slovenia, to support growing demand for biosimilars.
Genuv and Celltrion Partner on Development of Novel Therapeutic Antibodies
The collaboration between Genuv and Celltrion will utilize Genuv's proprietary mouse platform for antibody discovery.
Pfizer to Acquire Seagen in $43 Billion Blockbuster Deal
Pfizer will acquire all outstanding shares of Seagen for a total of $43 billion.
Sumitovant Acquires Myovant for $1.7 Billion
Sumitovant Bipharma has completed its acquisition of Myovant Sciences for approximately $1.7 billion.
Biotech Companies Deal with Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed, leaving many biotechnology companies unsure of the future.