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House bill aims to crack down on China biotech deals
A proposal to add biotechnology to the COINS Act follows two big deals involving Pfizer and Bristol Myers, and comes amid U.S. fears that China’s drugmaking progress may threaten national security.
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When the ISS comes down, will its drug R&D be lost in space?
As NASA prepares to bring its hallmark space lab back to Earth, a host of private companies are emerging to fill the gap.
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As amyloid falls out of favor, here’s where Alzheimer’s R&D is headed next
The Alzheimer’s pipeline is growing as drug developers put more emphasis on inflammation, tau and biomarkers.
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AstraZeneca aims for a new blockbuster run in cardio disease
With a recent FDA nod for Baxfendy under its belt, AstraZeneca is looking to grow its prowess in cardio disease, weight management and beyond, according to a company exec.
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Longevity science picks up steam in pharma
Fueled by multi-billion-dollar valuations and a deeper understanding of aging biology, the field is rapidly moving past the hype and into the clinic.
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Can AI crack pharma’s drug repurposing goldmine?
With AI now capable of analyzing decades’ worth of data, FDA is pushing pharma to leverage its “enormous, untapped value” by repurposing drugs.
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Vertex’s Journavx made history, but left a void in the pain space
The search is still on for an opioid alternative and many companies are betting on ion channel drugs to fill the gap.
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The ‘secret sauce’ for hiring for biotech CEOs
Biotech company architect Stella Vnook shares her formula for finding the right chief executives.
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Can a chaotic FDA still deliver on faster drug development?
As leadership changes create more instability at the agency, here's what it'll take to keep speedier drug approvals on track.
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Q&AIn Alzheimer’s, Bristol Myers sees big promise beyond amyloid
Bristol Myers' neuroscience heads are trying to make a name in brain drugs for a company best known for its cancer and cell therapy work.
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Who’s winning pharma’s innovation race? The rankings are out.
While Eli Lilly reigns supreme, Idea Pharma’s annual R&D ranking reveals which other large pharmas are on the rise — and which are stumbling.
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Q&AChina’s biotech rise sparks new US industry alliance
The nonprofit is aiming to inspire a new moonshot effort that helps the U.S. maintain its position as a drug innovation leader.
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Big Pharma is gambling on specialized R&D. Will it pay off?
Large pharma companies are taking bigger swings on fewer targets, which can be a risky strategy.
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Regeneron immunotherapy combo comes up short in melanoma trial
A two-drug regimen of Regeneron’s fianlimab and Libtayo didn’t significantly outperform Keytruda in a late-stage study, a finding that surprised Wall Street analysts and wiped out billions in market value.
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Summer reads with unexpected lessons for biopharma leaders
From an inspiring rags-to-riches journey to a heroic rescue story at sea, here are a few books recommended by biopharma execs and what they can teach about leadership.
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Race intensifies to lead next wave of obesity drugs as trial results loom
As next-generation GLP-1 contenders rise, key readouts are on the way from Pfizer, Viking Therapeutics and Eli Lilly.
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Q&AFormer Ovid CEO Dr. Jeremy Levin’s rallying cry for biotech
The long-time pharma exec is on a quest with a new book and bold message for biotech leaders and U.S. lawmakers.
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Sanofi’s vaccine bump; the new FDA commish
A look at how vaccine makers are scraping by, and at the incoming acting FDA head, Kyle Diamantas.
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FDA chief’s exit clouds already murky drug approvals
During Dr. Martin Makary’s tenure as commissioner, the FDA faced pushback over high-profile drug rejections for Replimune and UniQure.
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Why the FDA’s push for real-time clinical trials could favor Big Pharma
The agency's new initiative promises faster drug approval times, but smaller trial sponsors could struggle to keep up.
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India’s pharma industry is going global. But can it catch up to China?
A record Sun Pharma acquisition signals global ambitions. But infrastructure, capital and policy gaps could stand in the way of India becoming an R&D powerhouse.
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How tough is it getting for vaccine makers in the U.S.?
As federal policy chills domestic demand, some companies are increasingly leaning on sales from international markets.
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Cancer, immunology startups lead latest wave of stealth exits
A handful of recently debuted biotechs reveal where drug R&D is headed next.
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Lilly, Gilead lead pharma’s M&A boom
Deal volume in 2026 is far outpacing last year, and is being driven by cancer and autoimmune disease drugs.
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Biotech layoffs are easing, but is the worst over?
BioNTech is one of the most recent companies to announce cuts, but the pace of job losses is slowing.
