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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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As the pharma industry stares down a historic patent cliff, macroeconomic headwinds and challenging R&D costs for increasingly complex medicines, nailing the launch of new medicines has become increasingly critical.
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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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How a patient group tackled research diversity for one disease and triggered change for pharma
A policy win by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research has built momentum for other shifts that could bolster diversity in clinical trials.
By Meagan Parrish • June 17, 2025 -
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Can ‘reputational pull’ save biotech from pharma’s image problem?
A reputation is tough to build and easy to bruise. For drugmakers stuck in reputational limbo, embracing a clear direction and forward-thinking strategy can foster a rosier image.
By Michael Gibney • June 12, 2025 -
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Pharma’s wins and losses in the budget bill
Key pharma reforms are up in the air as Republicans battle over their mammoth legislation that includes significant healthcare spending cuts.
By Amy Baxter • June 11, 2025 -
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The biggest obesity deals of 2025 so far
Three pharma giants are snapping up new assets to find stronger footing in the quickly shifting weight loss market.
By Amy Baxter • June 9, 2025 -
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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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Biotech CEO confidence hits rock bottom amid policy shifts
A new survey sheds light on the way early-stage company leaders are grappling with regulatory headwinds.
By Meagan Parrish • June 4, 2025 -
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Sanofi to acquire Blueprint for up to $9.5B
The pharma giant is betting that Blueprint, whose research revolves around a certain kind of tyrosine kinase, will be a boost to its immunology business.
By Jacob Bell • 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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AI expertise is pharma’s next big hiring need — here’s what companies should look for
The widespread hunt for candidates who are equally versed in tech and healthcare is making AI recruiting a challenge.
By Alexandra Pecci • May 29, 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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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 -
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Q&A // First 90 DaysA new CFO tasked with taking ‘scrappy’ Editas from last year’s layoffs into new gene editing territory
Amy Parison, who stepped into the lead financial role at the company in March, is managing Editas Medicine’s transition to a new gene editing platform while recovering from a major overhaul.
By Michael Gibney • May 15, 2025 -
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Lupus R&D has come a long way, and the next breakthroughs could come from cell therapy
But the therapies will need to prove their worth in the clinic over the next few years.
By Kelly Bilodeau • May 12, 2025 -
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AI is already delivering pharma value — and not just in drug discovery
While AI-generated drugs grab headlines, the technology is making more of an impact doing less “glamorous” tasks.
By Meagan Parrish • May 12, 2025 -
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Alnylam keeps pushing the rare disease paradigm as RNAi promises even wider indications
With another rare disease approval under its belt, Alnylam is still revving up the R&D engines for new indications.
By Michael Gibney • May 8, 2025 -
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Prasad’s FDA appointment pressures cell and gene therapy stocks
A vocal opponent of his predecessor Peter Marks, Dr. Vinay Prasad will now lead the office tasked with reviewing some genetic medicines, adding more uncertainty to an already struggling field of research.
By Ben Fidler • May 7, 2025 -
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After an up and down year, pharma’s R&D landscape is shifting again
While clinical trial funding was up, deal-making was down, and new uncertainties are coming into the picture.
By Kelly Bilodeau • May 5, 2025 -
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Is pharma ready to let go of animal testing?
Regulators have signaled their willingness to embrace alternative tests and guide the industry in new directions.
By Meagan Parrish • May 2, 2025 -
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Q&ACan real-world evidence bear some of the burden left by NIH cuts? This CEO sees an opportunity.
Turmoil at the NIH has led to handwringing among researchers and drugmakers who rely on public funding.
By Michael Gibney • May 1, 2025
