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Supernus links depression drug to fast responses in phase 2 trial


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Aura's virus-based drug regimen eradicates tumors in 4 out of 5 low-grade bladder cancer patients


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With trial win, Merck's RSV antibody clesrovimab looks poised to take on Sanofi and AZ's Beyfortus

Three months after revealing that its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) preventive antibody candidate clesrovimab had passed muster in a phase 2b/3 trial, Merck is putting numbers to the claim. Clesrovimab scored on several endpoints, showing an ability to protect infants against the virus in their first RSV season.
 

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Chutes & Ladders—Less than a year in, BenevolentAI CEO is out

It’s been a whirlwind year for Joerg Moeller, M.D. After being appointed CEO of BenevolentAI in January, Moeller is now out the door of the AI drug discoverer, effective immediately.

Another Roche MAGE-A4 trial disappears, withdrawn without enrolling after strategic review

Roche has made another MAGE-A4 program disappear, withdrawing a phase 1 trial of a T-cell bispecific prospect before a single patient was enrolled.

Revolutionizing gene therapy logistics with Cryoport's Elite solution

Discover how Cryoport Systems is revolutionizing gene therapy logistics with its Elite Ultra Cold shipping system. Learn about extended hold times, enhanced security and real-time monitoring designed to protect high-value therapies in transit.

Supernus links depression drug to fast responses in phase 2 trial

Supernus Pharmaceuticals has linked its mTORC1 activator to rapid improvements in adults with major depressive disorder in a small trial, pointing to one possible path forward for a candidate that is barreling toward phase 2b data in another indication.

The sudden progress in rare kidney disease is built on years of dedication

When a specialized field of medicine has long been quiet, a buzz of breakthrough can seem like a sudden development. The reality is more nuanced.

REGiMMUNE, Kiji merge to create Treg 'super company' ahead of IPO

Taiwan’s REGiMMUNE and Europe-based Kiji Therapeutics are merging to create a globally minded regulatory T cell biotech that already has its sights set on an IPO.

Aura's virus-based drug regimen eradicates tumors in 4 out of 5 low-grade bladder cancer patients

With its lead candidate in a phase 3 trial for a rare eye cancer, Aura Biosciences is looking to expand the drug into a more common disease: bladder cancer.

Where are they now? Catching up with past Fierce 15 honorees

In this week’s episode of “The Top Line,” we catch up with three past Fierce 15 honorees to gain their insights, experiences and visions for the evolving biotech landscape.

Gilead pulls Trodelvy's approval in bladder cancer after trial flop, FDA discussions

After falling short in a confirmatory clinical trial, Gilead Sciences has decided to withdraw Trodelvy as a bladder cancer treatment in the U.S.

Novo Holdings' $16.5B Catalent buyout in crosshairs as consumer groups ask FTC to block the deal

A dozen consumer groups and trade unions penned a letter to Lina Khan, chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, urging the antitrust agency to block Novo Holdings’ proposed $16.5 billion buyout of CDMO giant Catalent. The call to action comes a week after Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced similar concerns.

Fierce Pharma Asia—Lilly's China expansions; Gilead's scrapped MASH deal; Leqembi's vial scrutiny

Eli Lilly is making a series of investments in China. Gilead Sciences has abandoned a liver disease collaboration with Yuhan. A study suggests Leqembi's vial design could cost Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars in waste each year. And more.
 
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