Just – Evotec Biologics Receives Gates Foundation Grant for AI-Driven Optimization of Monoclonal Antibody Developability

Evotec SE; Gates Foundation; grant; J.MD; J.DESIGN platform; AI-driven optimization; monoclonal antibodies; biotherapeutics; developability; manufacturability; stability; immunogenicity; pharmacokinetics; titer; cost of goods; global health; affordable access; low- and middle-income countries; RSV; malaria; HIV

Co-Diagnostics Initiates Clinical Evaluations for Upper Respiratory Multiplex Point-of-Care Test on Co-Dx PCR Platform to Support Submission to the U.S. FDA

Co-Diagnostics; clinical evaluations; multiplex test; point-of-care; Co-Dx PCR Platform; FDA 510(k); Flu A/B; COVID-19; RSV; regulatory submission

Enanta Presses Ahead with RSV Drug Zelicapavir Despite Missing Primary Endpoint in Phase IIb Trial

Enanta Pharmaceuticals; RSV; zelicapavir; Phase IIb trial; primary endpoint miss; secondary endpoints; clinical trials; FDA Fast Track; elderly; COPD; congestive heart failure; hospitalization rates; future development

Sanofi Tightens Grip on RSV with $1.15B Upfront Acquisition of Vicebio, Diversifying Beyond mRNA Vaccines

Sanofi; Vicebio; acquisition; RSV; human metapneumovirus; combination vaccine; Molecular Clamp technology; non-mRNA vaccine; vaccine pipeline; respiratory vaccines

RFK Jr.’s Revamped ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal in Flu Vaccines, Signaling Shift in Vaccine Policy

RFK Jr.; ACIP; thimerosal; flu vaccine; vaccine policy; anti-vaccine movement; CDC; RSV shot; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Merck’s Enflonsia FDA Approval Spurs Sanofi to Accelerate Beyfortus Supply Ahead of 2025-26 RSV Season

RSV; Infant immunization; Merck; Sanofi; Beyfortus; Enflonsia; FDA approval; supply chain; healthcare; AstraZeneca