Research & Development
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FDA invites more data from abroad — with a wary eye on China
The FDA approved four drugs last year without any U.S. trial participants, but has maintained a tougher stance on China, even as it grows into an R&D powerhouse.
By Amy Baxter • July 16, 2025 -
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With Verona deal, Merck wagers on strength of lung drug’s patents
The main patent for Ohtuvayre, the COPD drug at the heart of Verona’s $10 billion sale, expired in 2020. For Merck to make good on the deal, other secondary patents will need to hold up.
By Jonathan Gardner • July 11, 2025 -
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TrendlineOncology R&D
Cancer research remains a prime focus for the industry and often leads to pharma’s most impactful breakthroughs.
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Early measles drug R&D kicks into gear as U.S. records record outbreak
Several companies have announced preclinical efforts to develop the first-ever measles treatment.
By Meagan Parrish • July 11, 2025 -
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First 90 DaysAs its cancer vaccine moves through the clinic, Transgene sets sights on manufacturing
Simone Steiner recently joined the French company to set the stage for launch.
By Amy Baxter • July 9, 2025 -
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The MEK effect on cancer — a slow and steady approach to drug resistance
Immuneering Corporation’s investigational MEK inhibitor aims to outpace cancer while reducing resistance and side effects.
By Kelly Bilodeau • July 8, 2025 -
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GLP-1 roadblocks: Discontinuation rates soar as insurers clamp down
As more drugmakers aim for the lucrative weight loss market, patient challenges linger.
By Amy Baxter • July 7, 2025 -
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Can China sustain a surge in oncology drug innovation?
The country’s trajectory may get a boost from anticipated results of a Keytruda rival’s U.S. trials.
By Kelly Bilodeau • July 2, 2025 -
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First 90 DaysA biopharma bolsters patient centricity and trial diversity goals through newly created role
Ardelyx’s newly minted chief patient officer is infusing patient experiences into every element of the business.
By Alexandra Pecci • July 1, 2025 -
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AI’s ‘massive transition’ in biopharma shapes leadership mindsets — tension and all
The AI revolution is driving tension between new technology and the traditional approaches in drugmaking. Biopharma leaders are trying to navigate those turbulent waters.
By Michael Gibney • July 1, 2025 -
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Biopharma is on edge about NIH funding cuts and what the future holds for research
Proposed cuts to public funding for early science have led to an outcry in scientific circles. For biopharma leaders, the effects are still up in the air.
By Michael Gibney • June 26, 2025 -
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After myriad failures, a new wave of ALS drugs approaches
Several drugmakers anticipate trial results and FDA submissions in 2025 and 2026, including some still overcoming past failures.
By Amy Baxter • June 25, 2025 -
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Q&AHow a Big Pharma veteran looks to stand out in biotech as a unique ‘drug hunter’
J&J’s former head of R&D, now CEO of Parabilis Medicines, aims to remain above the biotech fray by taking on unique targets from which others have steered clear.
By Michael Gibney • June 24, 2025 -
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Biotech’s turning point: for every challenge, an opportunity in disguise
As hurdles litter biotech’s future, forward-thinking leaders look for ways to leap to the other side.
By Michael Gibney • June 20, 2025 -
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ProfileThe former Wall Street analyst shaping Novartis’ big-picture strategy
Ronny Gal, chief strategy and growth officer at Novartis, is guiding the company into a new era shaped by science-minded M&A and a slimmed-down pivot.
By Michael Gibney • June 10, 2025 -
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Sponsored by PfizerThe mindfulness of medicine development: How scientists are driving the next wave of medical innovations
For millions of patients, the development of a new treatment or vaccine can be life-changing.
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With ADCs on the rise, drugmakers embrace a new oncology pillar
A slow ascent for more than two decades has given way to a sharp rise in important ADC readouts, marking a milestone era for targeted treatments.
By Michael Gibney • June 6, 2025 -
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How leading oncology drugmakers set the stage for future advances
Drugmakers like J&J and Astellas are looking beyond today’s cancer treatments for the windows of opportunity decades down the road.
By Michael Gibney • June 3, 2025 -
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COVID’s remaining biotech contenders navigate a dwindling market
With policy and funding evolving, companies are being forced to rethink strategies.
By Kelly Bilodeau • June 2, 2025 -
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AbbVie’s ADC win shows how pharma can break through in solid tumors
An oncology pivot recently paid off for the large pharma, which scored a milestone nod for its lead ADC.
By Meagan Parrish • May 30, 2025 -
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Lilly to buy pain drug developer SiteOne, challenging Vertex
The acquisition expands Lilly’s pain pipeline with a slate of drugs targeting ion channel proteins like NaV1.7 and NaV1.8.
By Jacob Bell • May 28, 2025 -
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With new Alzheimer’s blood test cleared, a potential vaccine could be on the horizon
Nuravax and others are working on the next wave of Alzheimer’s treatments to catch the disease before symptoms arise.
By Michael Gibney • May 28, 2025 -
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Q&A // First 90 DaysLilly’s former small molecule head makes the leap to a rising biotech in obesity
Utpal Singh joined the peptide-focused biotech Zealand Pharma last month after it notched a massive obesity deal with Roche.
By Amy Baxter • May 21, 2025 -
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Regeneron wins bid to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy
The biotech, which has for years invested in genetics research, plans to acquire "substantially all" of testing firm 23andMe's assets for $256 million.
By Ned Pagliarulo • May 20, 2025 -
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The placebo effect: How a new FDA rule could pile more strain onto vaccine developers
The proposed plan would require placebo testing for all new vaccines and could mean additional costs and time for R&D.
By Alexandra Pecci • May 20, 2025 -
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A startup with Theranos ties has another blood test in the works. This time, competition is waiting.
A stealth startup built by the partner of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is taking a shot at a new blood test — an area where other companies are already making strides.
By Meagan Parrish • May 16, 2025
