(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has boosted its venture capital arm, Sanofi Ventures, with a new $625 million multi-year commitment, raising the fund’s assets under management to more than $1.4 billion. Since 2012, Sanofi Ventures has invested over $800 million in more … Read the full press release
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Tagged AI in healthcare, Biotech, digital health, early-stage funding, Healthcare Innovation, immunology, IPOs, Jason P Hafler, medical breakthroughs, Neurology, Paul Hudson, rare diseases, Sanofi, Sanofi boosts its venture arm with fresh $625 million funding to support biotech and digital health startups, Sanofi expands Sanofi Ventures with $625 million to drive biotech and digital health breakthroughs, Sanofi Ventures, scientific progress, vaccines, venture capital
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has finalized its takeover of Vigil Neuroscience for roughly $470 million, acquiring all outstanding shares at $8 each and issuing a $2-per-share CVR tied to VG-3927’s first commercial sale. This deal, following Sanofi’s June 2024 strategic investment, … Read the full press release
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Tagged acquisition, Alzheimer’s disease, contingent value right, CVR, neurodegenerative research, Neurology, partnership, Phase 2 clinical study, preclinical pipeline, Sanofi, strategic investment, TREM2 agonist, VG-3927, VGL101, Vigil Neuroscience
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has secured European Commission approval for Sarclisa in combination with VRd as an induction treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The decision was based on part one of the GMMG-HD7 … Read the full press release
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Tagged autologous stem cell transplant, bortezomib, cancer treatment, clinical trials, dexamethasone, EU approval, front-line therapy, German-speaking Myeloma Multicenter Group, GMMG-HD7, hematologic malignancies, ICARIA-MM, IKEMA, IMROZ, isatuximab, lenalidomide, MRD negativity, Multiple Myeloma, Olivier Nataf, oncology, progression-free survival, Sanofi, Sarclisa, transplant-eligible, VRd
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed its purchase of Blueprint Medicines, acquiring the approved systemic mastocytosis therapy Ayvakit/Ayvakyt (avapritinib), along with two pipeline candidates: elenestinib (a KIT D816V inhibitor in Phase 2/3 HARBOR, NCT04910685) and BLU‑808 (a wild‑type KIT inhibitor). The $129.00‑per‑share … Read the full press release
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Tagged $129.00 per share, avapritinib, Ayvakit, Ayvakyt, Blueprint Medicines, BLU‑808, contingent rights, elenestinib, GIST, HARBOR, KIT inhibitor, MERGER, NASDAQ delisting, NCT04910685, partnership, PDGFRA D842V, Sanofi, SM, sustainability, systemic mastocytosis, tender offer
(IN BRIEF) The FDA has awarded orphan drug designation to Sanofi’s riliprubart for the treatment of antibody-mediated rejection in solid organ transplants, highlighting the therapy’s potential in an area lacking approved options. Riliprubart, a humanized IgG4 antibody targeting activated C1s … Read the full press release
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Tagged Alyssa Johnsen, AMR, antibody-mediated rejection, C1s inhibition, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, CIDP, ClinicalTrials.gov, complement pathway, FDA, Global Therapeutic Area Development Head, immunology, MOBILIZE, NCT05156710, NCT06290128, NCT06290141, orphan drug designation, Phase 2 study, riliprubart, Sanofi, SAR445088, solid organ transplantation, VITALIZE
(IN BRIEF) The CHMP has recommended EU approval of Sarclisa alongside VRd for transplant-eligible NDMM, based on GMMG-HD7 trial results showing superior MRD negativity and PFS compared to VRd alone. This potential label extension would mark Sarclisa’s fourth EU approval … Read the full press release
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Tagged ASH 2024, autologous stem cell transplant, bortezomib, CHMP, dexamethasone, European Medicines Agency, GMMG-HD7, isatuximab, Journal of Clinical Oncology, lenalidomide, MRD negativity, Multiple Myeloma, NDMM, phase 3 study, progression-free survival, Sanofi, Sarclisa, transplant-eligible, VRd
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has launched early global shipments of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in anticipation of the 2025–2026 RSV season, enabling healthcare providers to begin immunizations well before the typical onset of infections in November. In collaboration with AstraZeneca, Sanofi has significantly … Read the full press release
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Tagged AstraZeneca, Beyfortus, EU label, extended protection, global distribution, hospitalizations, infant immunization, lower respiratory tract disease, monoclonal antibody, newborn care, nirsevimab, pediatric health, public health, real-world studies, respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, RSV season, Sanofi, Thomas Triomphe, Vaccine Innovation, vaccine supply chain
(IN BRIEF) Rilzabrutinib, an oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. FDA for sickle cell disease. This marks the fourth such designation for the drug, which has already been recognized for its potential … Read the full press release
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Tagged BTK inhibitor, fast track status, FDA, IgG4-related disease, immune thrombocytopenia, multi-immune modulation, orphan drug designation, preclinical data, rare diseases, rilzabrutinib, Sanofi, sickle cell disease, Tailored Covalency®, vaso-occlusive crises, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
(IN BRIEF) Itepekimab, developed by Sanofi and Regeneron, met its primary endpoint in the AERIFY-1 phase 3 study for COPD, showing a 27% reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations at 52 weeks. However, the AERIFY-2 study did not achieve the … Read the full press release
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Tagged adverse events, AERIFY-1, AERIFY-2, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, clinical trials, COPD, COVID-19, drug efficacy, Exacerbations, IL33, Itepekimab, moderate exacerbations, monoclonal antibody, partnership, phase 3 study, Regeneron, regulatory authorities, research and development, Sanofi, severe exacerbations, therapeutic development
(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
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Tagged acquisition, antibody therapeutics, autoimmune diseases, B cell depletion, biopharmaceuticals, bispecific myeloid cell engager, clinical-stage, DR-0201, Dren Bio, immunology, lupus, partnership, phagocytosis, Sanofi, SAR448501, therapeutics
(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
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Tagged Allegra, biopharma, Bpifrance, CD&R expertise, CDR, consumer health, Consumer HealthCare, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Eric Rouzier, global leader, Healthcare Innovation, healthcare transformation, Julie Van Ongevalle, Opella, OTC, partnership, Paul Hudson, Sanofi, sustainable growth, VMS
(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
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Tagged Alaa Hamed, bleeding disorders, Cesar Garrido, factor therapy, Foundation S, global health, healthcare professionals, hemophilia, humanitarian aid, Lydia Abad-Franch, Mark Skinner, medical collaboration, partnership, rare diseases, Sanofi, Sobi, treatment for all, WFH, World Federation of Hemophilia
(IN BRIEF) Rilzabrutinib, an investigational oral BTK inhibitor, has received orphan drug designation from the FDA for treating warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) and IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), two rare conditions with no approved treatments. This designation, aimed at addressing unmet … Read the full press release
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Tagged BTK inhibitor, clinical trials, FDA, IgG4-RD, IgG4-related disease, immune thrombocytopenia, ITP, multi-immune modulation, orphan drug designation, phase 2a study, phase 2b study, rare diseases, regulatory review, rilzabrutinib, Sanofi, unmet medical need, wAIHA, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s mRNA vaccine candidate for chlamydia has been granted fast track designation by the US FDA, reflecting its promising potential to address a significant public health issue. Designed to protect against primary and recurrent infections caused by Chlamydia … Read the full press release
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Tagged asymptomatic infection, chlamydia, Chlamydia trachomatis, Fast Track Designation, Griffith University, immunogenicity, infertility, Jean-François Toussaint, mRNA vaccine candidate, pelvic inflammatory disease, phase 1/2 clinical study, pregnancy complications, public health need, Queensland Government, safety, Sanofi, Translational Science Hub, University of Queensland, US Food and Drug Administration
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s Dupixent has been granted FDA priority review for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid (BP), a chronic skin disease. If approved, Dupixent would be the first targeted medicine for BP in the U.S., with the FDA’s decision expected … Read the full press release
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Tagged bullous pemphigoid, chronic conditions, clinical trial, corticosteroid, disease remission, Dupixent, Dupixent sBLA, FDA approval, FDA priority review, orphan drug designation, regulatory news, Sanofi, skin disease, targeted treatment
(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum has announced the 9th annual Patients as Partners® Europe event, scheduled for May 20-21, 2025, at the Royal National Hotel in London. This event offers a platform for pharma R&D and patient advocacy to discuss … Read the full press release
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Tagged Alfred Samuels, AstraZeneca, Azafaros, Beyza Klein, Biotech, Biotechnology Conference, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bre Bugbee-Barrett, Catherine Coulouvrat MD, Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA, clinical development, clinical operations, clinical research, clinical research enterprise, clinical trial, clinical trials, Conference Forum, decentralized clinical trials, Gisela Linthorst, GSK, Harry Verbunt, HTA/Regulatory requirements, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Lea-Isabelle Proulx PhD, life post-cancer diagnosis, Marisa Minetti, Medicine Development, Patient Advocacy, patient engagement, patient engagement in drug development, patient experience, Patient Recruitment, Patient Retention, Patients as Partners, Patients as Partners Europe, Peter DiBiaso, pharma, Pharmaceutical Conference, Regeneron, research and development, Roche, Royal National Hotel, Sanofi, Temi Olonisakin MD, The Conference Forum, Valerie Bowling
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has announced the acquisition of 2.3% of its shares from L’Oréal, a long-standing shareholder, as part of its ongoing share buyback program. The transaction, valued at €3 billion, reflects Sanofi’s commitment to creating sustainable value for shareholders. … Read the full press release
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Tagged Autorité des Marchés Financiers, capital allocation policy, Chief Financial Officer, Earnings per share, Finexsi, François Roger, French Commercial Code, independent expert, L’Oréal, off-market block trade, Olivier Courau, Olivier Peronnet, partnership, related-party agreement, Sanofi, Share Buyback Program, share repurchase, Shareholder Value, transaction fairness, voting rights
(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa (isatuximab) has been approved in China for use in combination with the VRd regimen to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The approval is based on positive results from … Read the full press release
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Tagged Approval, cancer treatment, CHINA, clinical trials, EU, FDA, global health, IMROZ study, isatuximab, Japan, Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma Treatment, new approvals, NMPA, oncology, Sanofi, Sarclisa, transplant-ineligible, VRd
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s Sarclisa has been approved by the European Union as the first anti-CD38 therapy in combination with VRd to treat adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. This approval is … Read the full press release
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Tagged CD38 monoclonal antibody, clinical development, clinical trials, European Union approval, FDA approval, hematologic malignancies, immunoscience, isatuximab, Multiple Myeloma, NDMM, oncology, orphan drug exclusivity, Sanofi, Sarclisa, transplant-ineligible, treatment breakthrough, VRd
(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa, an anti-CD38 treatment developed by Sanofi, has been approved in China for treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) who have received at least one prior therapy. The approval is based on the … Read the full press release
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Tagged anti-CD38 antibody, autologous stem cell transplant, bortezomib, CACA, Category I Recommendation, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology, clinical data, CSCO, dexamethasone, Global Head of Oncology, ICARIA-MM phase 3 study, innovative regulatory pathways, innovative therapies, IsaFiRsT real-world study, Lecheng Pilot Program, lenalidomide, local authorities, medical community, National Medical Products Administration, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, NMPA, Olivier Nataf, overall response rate, overall survival, Pd, pomalidomide, R/R MM, real-world evidence, regulatory submission, relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, RWE, Sanofi, Sanofi in China, Sarclisa
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