Politicization of leadership, volatility and uncertainty cast a long shadow over investor and drug developer sentiment
Regulation
More than 20 programs launched in the past year as companies race to drug the most common KRAS mutation
Product Development
Company reports efficacy in multiple myeloma as the pipeline of in vivo CAR Ts grows larger and more diverse
Product Development
Plus: More companies queue up for Hong Kong listings as Shanghai Bao enjoys first-day stock bump
Finance
Product Development
BeOne reports six-year data from Brukinsa in front-line CLL and early results from a BTK degrader that anchors a broader protein degradation strategy
Oral STAT6 program shows biologics-like biomarker activity in Phase Ib atopic dermatitis study, sending biotech’s shares up 42%
A coherent suite of α-synuclein, NfL, GFAP and DaT-SPECT findings points to the possibility of disease modification
Headwinds have dampened momentum, yet the underlying scientific potential remains as compelling as ever
Non-covalent molecules move into treatment-naive patients, while degraders provide an option to combat resistance
Aleniglipron shows up to 15% weight loss, but tolerability remains key question
Emerging Company Profile
Yale spinout launches AI-integrated, whole-brain perfusion platform to de-risk CNS therapies
Editor's Commentary
Because the FDA commissioner is making regulatory decisions, his views about scientific evidence are concerning
Data Byte
Five new drugs and vaccines recommended at committee’s December meeting
Retatrutide’s 26.6% weight loss is the most yet at 68 weeks, perhaps too much for some patients
Discovery & Translation
BioCentury’s translational roundup also highlights a drawback of strong PD-1 inhibition, Neovacs’ allergy vaccine, and a female inflammation driver
Politics, Policy & Law
Biosecure 2.0, FIGHT China Act intend to reduce reliance on Chinese biotechs
Dispute over reforms has prevented Congress from reauthorizing the SBIR/STTR programs
The FDA commissioner endorses conspiracy theories
Finance
Plus: Long-acting obesity therapeutics play Prolynx draws $70M series A, and more
All but one upsized their offerings
Biopharma Stock Performers
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Product Development
Politics, Policy & Law
Deals
Management Tracks
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