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Mar 20, 2024

#FierceMadness: The best biotech name tournament 


Third Rock, Novo Holdings-backed Clasp Tx hooks $150M series A for next-gen cancer treatments


Acelyrin adds proof-of-concept TED data to recent readout pile, cementing challenge to Amgen 


Are community-based trials the wave of the future? Eli Lilly thinks so


Fierce Biotech Fundraising Tracker '24: Capstan's CAR-T tech draws $175M round; Clasp unveils with $150M

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#FierceMadness: The Best Biotech Name Tournament

What's the best biotech name? It's time to vote in the Fierce Madness #biotechbracket.
 

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Third Rock, Novo Holdings-backed Clasp Tx hooks $150M series A for next-gen cancer treatments

A new immuno-oncology biotech has emerged, clasping $150 million that will go toward developing next-gen T cell engagers (TCEs) targeting a range of hard-to-treat tumors.

Acelyrin adds proof-of-concept TED data to recent readout pile, cementing challenge to Amgen

Acelyrin's subcutaneous thyroid eye disease treatment posted proof-of-concept data that were similar to Amgen's Tepezza. The readout is the latest in a wave of data that's fortified the biotech's 2024 comeback effort.

Are community-based trials the wave of the future? Eli Lilly thinks so

Eli Lilly believes community-based clinical trials are the wave of the future and is pushing sponsors to embrace the paradigm as a way to boost enrollment and diversity.  

Fierce Biotech Fundraising Tracker '24: Capstan's CAR-T tech draws $175M round; Clasp unveils with $150M

Welcome to Fierce Biotech's Fundraising Tracker, 2024's version.

Orchard sets new gene therapy price tag at $4.25M—the steepest of any drug in the US

After scoring an FDA nod Monday for the first gene therapy to treat the rare genetic disease metachromatic leukodystrophy in the U.S., Kyowa Kirin and its subsidiary Orchard Therapeutics have broken new boundaries in pricing, too.

BioNTech's shares tumble—again—amid continued COVID vaccine sales slide

When BioNTech reported its fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday, it was another harsh reminder of the plummeting demand for COVID-19 vaccines. Sales came to 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) for the fourth quarter and 3.8 billion euros ($4.1 billion) for 2023, coming up short of expectations.

After monumental MASH nod, Madrigal plots $600M stock sale to support Rezdiffra launch

Madrigal's Rezdiffra became the first drug approved to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis just a few days ago. Now, the company looks to support the upcoming launch by selling shares.

CMS unveils person-centered primary care model but excludes high-revenue ACOs

Accountable care organizations are largely supportive of CMS' new primary care model released Tuesday, they wish the agency would broaden its scope to include all ACOs.

#FierceMadness is back: Get voting in the 2024 drug name tournament

It’s March, so it’s time for some #FierceMadness. Last year, we channeled the NCAA tournament for the best pharma ad campaigns, but this year we’re looking for the best of the best in drug names.
 
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