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Nov 3, 2022

Moderna bullish on programs beyond COVID as AstraZeneca hands back another prospect

Regeneron scratches NGF inhibitor and cat allergy therapy from pipeline

Sarepta preps $1.2B war chest as DMD gene therapy nears accelerated FDA nod

The eagles have landed: GSK halts successful UTI trials early, preps FDA submission

Gilead, Arcus slim phase 3 TIGIT trial to take on king Keytruda

More biotechs hit the wall as Rubius lays off 82% of staff and Tricida seeks a sale

Emalex wants to fill gaps in 'exceptionally difficult' Tourette syndrome with massive $250M raise

Kura snags up to $150M from Bristol Myers, VC Hercules to fund operations through 2026

J.P. Morgan's new life sciences private equity arm will be hottest ticket at firm's upcoming conference

 

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Moderna bullish on programs beyond COVID as AstraZeneca hands back another prospect

With COVID vaccine uptake slated to become more seasonal, Moderna is touting new horizons to keep investors chomping. The phase 2 data from the company's personalized cancer vaccine, slated for the fourth quarter, are top of mind.
 

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Regeneron scratches NGF inhibitor and cat allergy therapy from pipeline

The cat’s out of the bag: Regeneron is leaving two drugs behind, including an NGF inhibitor targeting chronic pain and a cat allergy therapy.

Sarepta preps $1.2B war chest as DMD gene therapy nears accelerated FDA nod

Sprinting in an “urgent race against a brutal disease,” just like patients, Sarepta has raised a $1.2 billion war chest to prepare for a launch of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy SRP-9001, which was filed for accelerated approval with the FDA during the third quarter.

Lindsay Rosenwald’s Fortress Bio ‘Uniquely’ Positioned to Capitalize on Current Long Biotech Winter

With 9 marketed products and 20 clinical programs, Fortress Bio’s business model is designed to decrease risk and expense while creating a regular flow of value-creating events for shareholders.

The eagles have landed: GSK halts successful UTI trials early, preps FDA submission

GSK has halted two phase 3 trials of its uncomplicated urinary tract infection treatment early after the antibody hit its goals, teeing up the Big Pharma to submit the candidate for FDA approval next year.

Executive Interviews at Fierce Biotech Summit 2022

Fierce Biotech sits down with biotech and drug development leaders as they discuss the latest breakthroughs and innovations driving the life sciences industry. These videos explore what's next for the biotech industry and how companies are delivering value to patients and customers in today's evolving healthcare landscape.

Gilead, Arcus slim phase 3 TIGIT trial to take on king Keytruda

Gilead and Arcus are slimming down a phase 3 TIGIT trial to compare the lung cancer combo therapy to just Merck’s Keytruda, ditching a chemotherapy arm.

More biotechs hit the wall as Rubius lays off 82% of staff and Tricida seeks a sale

Biotechs announcing a strategic review has become a depressingly common sight in these straightened times, and that’s certainly the case for Rubius Therapeutics and Tricida.

Emalex wants to fill gaps in 'exceptionally difficult' Tourette syndrome with massive $250M raise

While few companies are willing to put their money down on "exceptionally difficult" neurological conditions like Tourette syndrome, Emalex Biosciences is now ready for the challenge thanks to a massive $250 million series D fundraising.

Kura snags up to $150M from Bristol Myers, VC Hercules to fund operations through 2026

Kura Oncology plans to sign a $25 million equity investment deal with Bristol Myers Squibb and a term loan up to $125 million from Hercules Capital—two transactions that, in combination with the biotech’s existing cash, are expected to fund current operations into 2026.

J.P. Morgan's new life sciences private equity arm will be hottest ticket at firm's upcoming conference

J.P. Morgan has launched a new wing of its private equity division focused on life science investments. The firm has yet to disclose its financing plans but is slated to start making bets within the first half of 2023.

Norstella completes acquisition of Citeline to form $5B pharma intelligence group

Norstella completed its acquisition of clinical trial intelligence specialist Citeline as part of the pharma solutions group’s goal to become a global leader in end-to-end consultancy services for the industry.

NIH awards $147M to expand diversity in Alzheimer's research project

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $147 million grant to the Northern California Institute for Research and Education to expand diversity among participants in the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative.

First Wave signs up Rho for phase 2 trial of gastrointestinal drug

First Wave Biopharma has inked a deal for Rho to run a phase 2 trial for the biopharma’s treatment for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

Tandem shaves another $40M off full-year sales forecast despite 14% bump in Q3

As Tandem dips even further into the red, it has taken a hatchet to previous sales estimates.

Cost watchdog ICER backs multimillion-dollar price tags for BioMarin, CSL hemophilia gene therapies

ICER’s assessment found CSL’s gene therapy—up for an FDA priority review decision at the end of November—would be fairly priced at upwards of $2.9 million. BioMarin’s Roctavian, which the company resubmitted to the U.S. FDA in late September, would be acceptable at a cost of approximately $1.9 million.
 
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'The Top Line': What went down on Biogen's earnings call, AstraZeneca's prospects after its CTLA-4 approval

This week on “The Top Line,” we dig into rumors of a shaky relationship between Biogen and Eisai. We also chat about AZ’s ability to finally tout the approval of an asset that’s seen many failures over the years.
 

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