(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present new data from 27 abstracts at the 2025 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence, featuring late-breaking Phase III results from the NEPTUNUS-1 and NEPTUNUS-2 trials of ianalumab in Sjögren’s disease, which could become the first … Read the full press release
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Tagged ACR 2025, allergy, Angelika Jahreis, autoimmune diseases, Basel, biologics, biomarker research, CAR-T therapy, Cosentyx, Dermatology, EXPLORE44, Fortitude, HARBOR trial, ianalumab, immunology, NEPTUNUS trials, NEPTUNUS-1, NEPTUNUS-2, Novartis, Novartis Highlights Strong Immunology Pipeline with Positive Phase III Sjögren’s Results and CAR-T Data in Lupus at ACR 2025, Phase III data, psoriatic arthritis, rapcabtagene autoleucel, rheumatology, secukinumab, Sjögren’s disease, small molecules, systemic lupus erythematosus, YTB323
(IN BRIEF) Novartis announced a definitive agreement to acquire Avidity Biosciences for USD 12 billion in cash, in a move that strengthens its neuroscience franchise and accelerates its xRNA therapeutic strategy. The acquisition brings Avidity’s late-stage programs in myotonic dystrophy … Read the full press release
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Tagged acquisition, Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates, AOCs, Avidity Biosciences, Basel, biopharma, biopharmaceutical innovation, biotechnology, clinical research, DM1, DMD, drug development, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, EXPLORE44 trial, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, FORTITUDE trial, FSHD, genetic medicine, HARBOR trial, muscle-directed therapy, myotonic dystrophy type 1, neuromuscular diseases, Novartis, Novartis Strengthens Neuroscience Franchise with Acquisition of Avidity Biosciences and Its Muscle-Directed RNA Platform, RNA delivery, RNA therapeutics, San Diego, SpinCo, Vas Narasimhan, xRNA strategy
(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research and NEOsphere Biotechnologies have announced a new collaboration to accelerate the discovery of molecular glue degrader drugs, an innovative approach in targeted cancer therapy. The partnership will integrate ICR’s proprietary molecular glue library … Read the full press release
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Tagged Academic–industry partnership to accelerate rational design of molecular glue degrader drugs for cancer treatment, artificial intelligence, Cancer Drug Discovery, cancer research innovation, Centre for Protein Degradation, computational drug design, E3 ligases, Henrik Daub, high-throughput proteomics, ICR, ICR and NEOsphere Biotechnologies join forces to pioneer systematic discovery of molecular glue degrader therapies, Institute of Cancer Research, Institute of Cancer Research and NEOsphere Biotechnologies partner to advance molecular glue degrader drug discovery, Jonathan Beech, Machine Learning, MGDs, molecular glue degraders, molecular glue library, Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Nature Communications, NEOsphere Biotechnologies, Novartis, proteomics, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, targeted protein degradation, Zoran Rankovic
(IN BRIEF) Novartis, through its wholly owned subsidiary Torino Merger Sub Inc., has launched a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Tourmaline Bio, Inc. at USD 48 per share in cash. The offer commenced September 29, 2025, and … Read the full press release
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(IN BRIEF) Novartis will launch a direct-to-patient (DTP) platform in the US on November 1, 2025, starting with Cosentyx, which will be offered at a 55% discount off list price for cash-paying patients. Cosentyx, a biologic approved for multiple immune-mediated … Read the full press release
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Tagged biologics, Cosentyx, direct-to-employer model, direct-to-patient platform, discount medicines, drug affordability, DTP, hidradenitis suppurativa, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, New Direct-to-Patient Platform from Novartis Aims to Reduce Barriers and Improve Affordability, Novartis, Novartis Launches Direct-to-Patient Platform in US with Discounted Access to Cosentyx, Novartis to Provide Patients Direct Access to Lower-Priced Cosentyx Starting November 2025, NPAF, patient access, patient assistance, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, secukinumab, specialty medicines, US healthcare, Victor Bultó
(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present 19 abstracts at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid, showcasing new findings across its cardiovascular portfolio. Key highlights include two VictORION studies on Leqvio’s impact on quality of life and its … Read the full press release
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Tagged abelacimab, atrial fibrillation, AZALEA-TIMI 71, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular pipeline therapies, Chagas disease, Entresto, ESC Congress 2025, European Society of Cardiology, heart failure, inclisiran, Leqvio, lipoprotein apheresis, lipoprotein(a), Lp(a)FRONTIERS APHERESIS trial, Novartis, PARACHUTE-HF trial, pelacarsen, Sacubitril Valsartan, VictORION studies, xRNA platform
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has reported landmark Phase III results showing that ianalumab significantly reduced disease activity in patients with Sjögren’s disease, meeting primary endpoints in both the NEPTUNUS-1 and NEPTUNUS-2 trials. The treatment, which combines B-cell depletion and BAFF-R inhibition, … Read the full press release
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Tagged autoimmune disease, B cell depletion, BAFF-R inhibition, biopharmaceuticals, clinical trial results, ESSDAI, Fast Track Designation, ianalumab, immunology research, MorphoSys AG, NEPTUNUS-1, NEPTUNUS-2, Novartis, Shreeram Aradhye, Sjögren’s disease, systemic autoimmune disorder, targeted therapy, US FDA, VAY736
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has appointed Mukul Mehta as CFO and Executive Committee member effective March 16, 2026. He will replace long‑time CFO Harry Kirsch, who retires on March 15, 2026, after 22 years at the company. Kirsch oversaw major strategic … Read the full press release
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Tagged 22-year career, Alcon spinoff, appointment, business planning and analysis, CFO appointment, digital finance, ECN, Executive Committee, focused medicines strategy, global finance leadership, GSK divestiture, Harry Kirsch, INSEAD, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, leadership, March 16 2026, Mukul Mehta, Novartis, retirement, Roche divestiture, Sandoz spinoff, TAX, Vas Narasimhan
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced that its Phase III PSMAddition trial of Pluvicto™ in combination with standard of care (SoC) has met its primary endpoint, showing a significant benefit in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) and a positive trend in overall … Read the full press release
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Tagged androgen receptor pathway inhibitors, cancer research, clinical trials, FDA approval, FDA regulatory review, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, mHSPC, Novartis, Novartis oncology, overall survival, Phase III PSMAddition, Pluvicto, progression-free survival, prostate cancer, prostate cancer treatment, PSMA-positive, radioligand therapy, treatment options
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data from the Phase III NATALEE trial at ASCO 2025, showcasing Kisqali’s ability to reduce the risk of recurrence in pre-menopausal patients with high-risk early breast cancer. The data reveals a 33% reduction in … Read the full press release
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Tagged adjuvant treatment, ASCO 2025, Black patients, Breast Cancer Treatment, CDK4/6 inhibitors, DDFS, disparities in healthcare, early breast cancer, EBC, endocrine therapy, HR+/HER2-, invasive disease-free survival, Kisqali®, metastatic breast cancer, Novartis, Phase III NATALEE, post-menopausal, pre-menopausal, recurrence-free survival, RFS, ribociclib, Risk Reduction, survival benefit
(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has expanded its global market offering by allowing the trading of all stocks in the Swiss Market Index (SMI), which includes leading companies like Nestlé, Novartis, Roche, and UBS. This follows the Swiss Federal … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has acquired Novartis’ natural products and genetic strains assets to enhance its biologicals research capabilities and support the agricultural sector’s transition to sustainability. This acquisition complements the opening of a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged AI, analytics, Basel, bio-insecticides, biocontrols, bioengineering, biologicals, biologicals production facility, Biomolecular Chemistry team, biostimulants, Camilla Corsi, crop protection, data science, downstream processing, fermentation, genetic strains, Ginkgo Bioworks, Intrinsyx Bio, Jonathan Brown, Latin America, Lavie Bio, Lithos Crop Protect, natural products, North America, Novartis, Novartis Natural Products, nutrient efficiency, nutrient use efficiency, Orangeburg, pheromone solutions, Provivi, Regenerative Agriculture, research and development, Seedcare, soil health, South Carolina, Sustainability Priorities, sustainable farming practices, Switzerland, Syngenta, TraitSeq, Valagro
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced its acquisition of Anthos Therapeutics, a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing abelacimab, an investigational monoclonal antibody currently in Phase 3 trials for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. This acquisition … Read the full press release
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Tagged abelacimab, acquisition, Anthos Therapeutics, anticoagulation, atrial fibrillation, biopharmaceutical company, Blackstone Life Sciences, bleeding reduction, Boston, cancer-associated thrombosis, cardiovascular, cardiovascular therapeutic area, clinical-stage, David Soergel, Factor XI inhibition, Fast Track Designation, FDA, medical research, Novartis, partnership, Phase 3 trials, regulatory milestones, Shreeram Aradhye, stroke prevention, systemic embolism, therapeutic focus, thrombosis
(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen and ETH Zurich have partnered to establish the “ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance,” aimed at boosting the competitiveness of Swiss industry and nurturing young talent. The alliance is supported by 13 leading industrial partners, including Roche, … Read the full press release
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Tagged artificial intelligence, artnership, Circle of Scholars, doctoral students, Endress+Hauser Flowtec, ETH Zurich, ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance, Givaudan, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Leila Schwery, Lindt & Sprüngli, manufacturing innovation, Nestlé, Novartis, Operational Excellence, Peter Hagmann, Roche, Schindler, Schneider Electric, SFS Group, SHL Medical, sustainable business practices, Swiss industry, Swiss Manufacturing Survey 2024, Takeda, talent development, University of St.Gallen, VAT Group
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced promising 96-week results from the Phase III ASC4FIRST trial, showcasing Scemblix® (asciminib) as a superior treatment for newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP). Scemblix achieved significantly higher major … Read the full press release
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Tagged 96-week results, asciminib, ASH Annual Meeting, chronic myeloid leukemia, CML care, discontinuation rate, imatinib, major molecular response, MMR, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, newly diagnosed settings, Novartis, oncology, Ph+ CML-CP, Phase II ASC2ESCALATE trial, Phase III ASC4FIRST trial, Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, safety, Scemblix, Second-Line Treatment, severe adverse events, standard-of-care, TKIs, tolerability, tyrosine kinase inhibitors
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has secured European Commission approval for Kisqali® (ribociclib) in combination with endocrine therapy (ET) as an adjuvant treatment for high-risk hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative early breast cancer (EBC). The approval, based on the Phase III NATALEE trial, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MorphoSys AG has completed its voluntary delisting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Global Market following its acquisition by Novartis. The delisting agreement, announced on June 20, 2024, and the subsequent delisting purchase offer by Novartis were … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Frankfurt, MorphoSys, NASDAQ, Novartis, Novartis BidCo AG, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data at the 2024 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress, showcasing the sustained efficacy and safety of remibrutinib, a selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Results … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Novartis revealed promising data from the ALITHIOS open-label extension study, highlighting the enduring effectiveness of Kesimpta® (ofatumumab) in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) over a span of up to six years. The study, presented at the American Academy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting marketing authorization for Fabhalta® (iptacopan) for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who … Read the full press release
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