BiotechnologyHematological Disorders July 13, 2026 Takeda and Indonesia partner on plasma-derived therapies By Salong Debbarma The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (BKPM) has issued a fractionation licence to Takeda, allowing the company to collect and process plasma as part of
BiotechnologyCentral Nervous System July 10, 2026 Teva and Polpharma Biologics sign global deal for ocrelizumab biosimilar By Salong Debbarma Under the deal, Teva will hold exclusive rights to commercialise both intravenous and subcutaneous formulations of the biosimilar once it obtains regulatory approval. The arrangement covers markets, including
NeurologyResearch & Development July 8, 2026 FDA grants rare paediatric designation to Vanda’s CMT2S therapy By Salong Debbarma The FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development and Office of Pediatric Therapeutics granted this status to the therapy. CMT2S is a rare, inherited neurological condition that progressively causes
Research & Development July 7, 2026 Vertex signs agreement to acquire Crinetics for $10bn By Salong Debbarma Approved unanimously by both companies’ boards, the acquisition will see Vertex pay $85.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of Crinetics. It is expected to close
Research & Development July 6, 2026 Besins Healthcare boosts drug delivery portfolio with UniD deal By Salong Debbarma UniD Manufacturing’s expertise includes advanced polymer systems used in complex delivery formats such as implants and vaginal rings. Besins Healthcare will acquire UniD’s site in Seraing, Belgium. A
Research & Development July 3, 2026 SK bioscience to lead Gates Foundation-funded ROTOR project By Salong Debbarma The project will involve collaboration with global health organisation PATH and consulting firm Slalom. The initiative seeks to create a platform that uses AI to analyse a wide
Research & Development July 2, 2026 Insilico Medicine, Takeda partner on AI-driven drug discovery By Salong Debbarma Under the agreement, Insilico will lead efforts using AI to identify molecules that meet predefined scientific and early development criteria. Takeda will take the lead in advancing selected
Research & DevelopmentApprovals July 1, 2026 US FDA rejects approval of Unicycive’s kidney disease therapy By Salong Debbarma This decision was issued in a Complete Response Letter (CRL) which cited deficiencies at a third-party manufacturing facility producing OLC. The FDA did not raise concerns related to
OncologyApprovals June 30, 2026 Anixa Biosciences secures Korean patent for breast cancer vaccine By Salong Debbarma The MOIP has issued Patent Number 10-2960889, providing protection for Anixa’s breast cancer vaccine approach in South Korea through 2040. This specific composition-of-matter patent is exclusively licensed from
Research & Development June 29, 2026 FDA issues complete response letter to Sobi’s NASP for gout By Salong Debbarma The FDA has requested further information, primarily focusing on the manufacturing control strategy of the biological component of NASP and on deficiencies related to contract manufacturing facilities. It