Gene or Genome
GSKs newest neuro pact is with ABL Bio, a Sanofi-partnered South Korean biotech
Abetalipoproteinemia, SmithKline Beecham, Bio, Grabody-B, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Blood – brain barrier anatomy, IGF1R gene
AIRNA nets $155M series B to launch clinical test of RNA editing tech
RNA Editing, Airna, AIR-001, RNA
Kaken Secures Japanese Rights for Alumis’ Novel TYK2 Inhibitor ESK-001
Alumis, Kaken Pharmaceutical, ESK-001, TYK2 inhibitor, dermatology, licensing agreement, Japan
Hillstar Bio Launches with $67M to Develop Precision Immunotherapies for Autoimmune Diseases
Precision immunology, autoimmune diseases, TRBV9+ T cells, axial spondyloarthritis, Series A funding
Trump’s Looming Pharmaceutical Tariffs: Uncertainty and Potential Impact
Trump, pharmaceutical tariffs, trade policy, drug prices, manufacturing, supply chain
Biogen’s New Global Headquarters: Consolidating Operations in Cambridge
Biogen, Cambridge, Kendall Square, headquarters consolidation, innovation hub, 2028 opening
MacroGenics Discontinues Development of Vobra Duo ADC After Phase 2 Prostate Cancer Trial Results
MacroGenics, vobra duo, antibody-drug conjugate, B7-H3, prostate cancer, TAMARACK trial, discontinued development, safety concerns
Adaptimmune, after bringing cell therapy to market, questions viability and defunds 2 preclinical programs
Adaptimmune, Tecelra, Viable, Market, Solid Neoplasm, cellular targeting
Immunovant Shifts Focus to Next-Gen Drug Despite Positive Phase 3 Results for Batoclimab in Myasthenia Gravis
Immunovant, batoclimab, myasthenia gravis, Phase 3 success, IMVT-1402, FcRn inhibitor, autoimmune disorders
Latigo saddles up with $150M to spur non-opioid pain drugs through the clinic
Latigo Biotherapeutics, non-opioid pain drugs, Nav1.8 inhibitors, Series B funding, clinical trials, acute pain, chronic pain