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Pharma & Biotech Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Sanofi Completes $600 Million Acquisition of DR-0201 to Enhance Immunology Pipeline and Advance Autoimmune Disease Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the acquisition of DR-0201 from Dren Bio, now renamed SAR448501, to enhance its immunology pipeline. This bispecific myeloid cell engager, which has shown promising results in B-cell depletion, may offer potential breakthroughs in autoimmune diseases, … Read the full press release

CVC Strategic Opportunities Sells Entire Stake in Genetic S.p.A., Strengthening the Company’s Global Position

(IN BRIEF) CVC Strategic Opportunities II has successfully exited its investment in Genetic S.p.A., a pharmaceutical CDMO specializing in Respiratory, Ophthalmic, and Oncology therapeutic products. The exit sees NB Renaissance and NB Aurora joining the Pavese family as shareholders. Under … Read the full press release

NIB and Celltechna Collaborate on First Baltics Gene Therapy Centre to Boost Life Sciences Innovation

(IN BRIEF) NIB has financed the Gene Therapy Centre in Lithuania, a groundbreaking facility advancing gene therapy research and manufacturing. Opened in September, it is a critical part of Lithuania’s life sciences sector, contributing to the country’s goal of growing … Read the full press release

GSK’s Blenrep Combinations Receive Approval in Japan for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for Blenrep combinations to treat adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The approval follows positive results from the DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 phase III trials, … Read the full press release

CTP Develops New Sustainable Production Facility for SCHOTT Pharma at CTPark Jagodina, Expanding Global Manufacturing Network

(IN BRIEF) CTP has successfully developed a state-of-the-art 18,000 sqm production facility for SCHOTT Pharma at CTPark Jagodina, Serbia, where high-quality glass ampoules for vaccines and medications will be produced. This facility is a significant addition to SCHOTT Pharma’s global … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Researchers Unveil Biosynthetic Method to Cut the Cost of Taxol and Make Production More Sustainable

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a breakthrough in the biosynthetic production of Taxol, a widely used chemotherapy drug. By identifying the enzymes responsible for the final steps in the biosynthetic pathway of Taxol, the team … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Plus BCG Induction and Maintenance Therapy Significantly Improves Disease-Free Survival in High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

(IN BRIEF) The POTOMAC Phase III trial results show that adding Imfinzi to standard BCG induction and maintenance therapy improves disease-free survival (DFS) for patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The combination demonstrated significant benefits over BCG alone, with … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Breztri Aerosphere Shows Positive Phase III Results for Uncontrolled Asthma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Positive results from the Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trials show that AstraZeneca’s Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate) significantly improves lung function in patients with uncontrolled asthma, compared to dual-combination ICS/LABA therapy. The trials demonstrate the potential of Breztri … Read the full press release

Sanofi Sells 50% Stake in Opella to CD&R, Establishing Independent Global Consumer Healthcare Champion

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the sale of a 50.0% controlling stake in its consumer healthcare division, Opella, to CD&R, creating a global leader in consumer healthcare. Sanofi retains a significant 48.2% stake, while Bpifrance will hold 1.8% and join … Read the full press release

Merck to Acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics, Expanding Leadership in Rare Tumors and Advancing Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics for approximately $3.9 billion. This acquisition will significantly enhance Merck’s rare tumor portfolio, adding first-in-class therapies for desmoid tumors and NF1-PN. The deal aligns with Merck’s strategy … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Foundation S and Sobi Renew Partnership with WFH Humanitarian Aid Program

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Sobi have renewed their partnership with the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) to support the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program for up to five years. The new agreement includes the donation of up to 100 million international … Read the full press release

Evotec Achieves Major Milestones in Molecular Glue Degrader Collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, Unlocks $75 Million in Payments

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has reached key milestones in its molecular glue degrader collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, earning $75 million in performance- and program-based payments. The partnership, built on Evotec’s AI-driven drug discovery platforms and BMS’s CELMoD™ technology, continues … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler to Supply Clinical-Grade Y90-PentixaTher Doses for Pentixapharm Trials

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma GmbH has entered into a clinical manufacturing agreement with Pentixapharm AG to supply GMP-grade Y90-PentixaTher doses for use in ongoing trials. The radiolabeled therapy targets cancers overexpressing the CXCR4 receptor and supports a theranostic … Read the full press release

Basilea Achieves Second Consecutive Sales Milestone for Cresemba in Japan Through Asahi Kasei Pharma Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has received a CHF 1.7 million milestone payment from its partner Asahi Kasei Pharma following continued strong sales of Cresemba® in Japan—marking the second consecutive quarterly milestone. Cresemba, now marketed in over 70 countries, achieved USD … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

CCRM Nordic and AFRY Join Forces to Launch Sweden’s Next-Gen ATMP Production Facility

(IN BRIEF) CCRM Nordic is building a new ATMP production facility in GoCo Health Innovation City, Sweden, to support the development of next-generation gene, cell, and tissue-based therapies. AFRY will serve as engineering partner and project manager, leading the design, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Cue Biopharma Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Targeted Autoimmune Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Cue Biopharma to develop and commercialize CUE-501, a first-in-class bispecific compound designed to selectively deplete harmful B cells in autoimmune diseases. The innovative therapy uses Cue’s Immuno-STAT™ platform to … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Unveils Breakthrough Data on Vaccines and Antibody Therapies for Infections

(IN BRIEF) At ESCMID Global 2025 in Vienna, AstraZeneca will present a comprehensive data package from its Vaccines & Immune Therapies portfolio, featuring 13 abstracts across oral and poster presentations. The Company aims to demonstrate its progress in developing innovative … Read the full press release

Roche Propels Alzheimer’s Treatment Forward with Rapid Amyloid Clearance and Breakthrough Diagnostic Test

(IN BRIEF) Roche presented new data at the AD/PD 2025 International Conference demonstrating that trontinemab, in its Phase Ib/IIa Brainshuttle™ AD study, achieves rapid and dose-dependent reductions of amyloid plaques in the brain, with significant biomarker improvements observed in fluid … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Revamps Executive Team: New Leadership Roles Set to Drive Global Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Effective 3 April 2025, Novo Nordisk will undergo key changes in its Executive Management. Camilla Sylvest, a long-time leader with 28 years at the company, has decided to step down. In response, Ludovic Helfgott will assume expanded responsibilities … Read the full press release