AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo Succeeds in Phase III as Self-Injectable Lupus Treatment

AstraZeneca; Saphnelo; anifrolumab; Phase III; TULIP-SC trial; systemic lupus erythematosus; SLE; self-injectable; subcutaneous; clinical trial; disease activity reduction

Priovant Announces Successful Phase III Results for Brepocitinib in Dermatomyositis (VALOR Study)

Priovant; Roivant; brepocitinib; Phase III; VALOR study; dermatomyositis; clinical trial; Total Improvement Score; TIS; steroid reduction; cutaneous remission; NDA filing

Ollin Biosciences Launches with $100M to Challenge Roche in Eye Disease Market

Ollin Biosciences; Roche; eye disease; biotech; VEGF-A; Ang2; wet AMD; diabetic macular edema; clinical trial; OLN324; Vabysmo

Next-Generation Psoriasis Drugs Aim to Reshape Treatment Landscape

psoriasis; next-generation biologics; icotrokinra; IL-23 inhibitors; oral peptides; TYK2 inhibitors; vunakizumab; piclidenoson; clinical trials; FDA approval

Novartis Inks Second Molecular Glue Deal With Monte Rosa Worth Up to $5.7 Billion

Novartis; Monte Rosa Therapeutics; molecular glue degraders; $5.7 billion deal; drug discovery; immunology; QuEEN platform; autoimmune diseases; upfront payment; royalties; collaboration

Novartis Expands Degrader-Focused Collaboration with Monte Rosa Through Major Molecular Glue Deal

Novartis; Monte Rosa Therapeutics; molecular glue degraders; MRT-6160; VAV1 protein; immune-mediated diseases; drug discovery; collaboration; milestone payments; AI/ML-enabled product engine

Intercept Withdraws Ocaliva from US Market After FDA Safety Concerns

Intercept Pharmaceuticals; Ocaliva; liver disease; primary biliary cholangitis; FDA; drug withdrawal; safety concerns; liver injury; clinical trial hold; regulatory setbacks

Merck Moves All R&D Operations Out of UK, Citing Unfavorable Environment

Merck; MSD; R&D relocation; UK life sciences; drug discovery; Brexit impact; London Bioscience Innovation Centre; Francis Crick Institute; government investment; layoffs