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Beyond Botox: AbbVie’s push for broader gains in neurotoxin R&D
The large pharma is advancing two next-generation neurotoxins in both the therapeutic and aesthetic spaces.
By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Biopharma CEO optimism is wavering in the US
The overall leadership outlook was positive in a recent survey but varied between executives in the U.S. and those overseas.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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TrendlineOncology R&D
Cancer research remains a prime focus for the industry and often leads to pharma’s most impactful breakthroughs.
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Q&ABiogen’s CIO is betting on a tech and AI overhaul to ‘pave the highways’ toward growth
Guy Hadari discusses how his role has changed with the introduction of new technologies, and what that means for Biogen’s future.
By Michael Gibney • Dec. 19, 2025 -
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The leading GLP-1 contenders in pharma’s race for an obesity pill
Recent mid-stage readouts reveal how the market for an oral weight loss drug could take shape.
By Alivia Kaylor • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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3 key takeaways from the FDA’s new animal testing guidance
The agency’s moves to end animal testing are “not a fluke.” Here’s what drugmakers need to know about where it goes from here.
By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 17, 2025 -
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How the FDA could soon upend vaccine trials
Vaccinemakers should be prepared to pivot to meet new requirements by ensuring strong communication.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 17, 2025 -
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5 CDER directors in one year? Turnover threatens ‘institutional memory’ at US health agencies.
Rapid movement among regulators’ top brass has contributed to an inconsistent strategic direction — but there’s hope in bureaucracy.
By Michael Gibney • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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After years of debate, the Biosecure Act could be headed for Trump’s desk
The revised version of the bill softens compliance burdens between U.S. pharma firms and Chinese suppliers, but still has teeth.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Amylyx pins its next hopes on a niche drug in the obesity space
A lot is riding on Amylyx’s late-stage candidate for post-bariatric hypoglycemia.
By Meagan Parrish • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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Pharma’s top deals in 2025
The year’s three largest acquisitions signal where pharma is willing to pay big for promising candidates.
By Michael Gibney • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Another genetic testing company? Why a different approach could boost drug predictions and R&D.
Genetic tests could soon play a larger role in clinical trials and predicting adverse events.
By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Will 2026 be pharma’s M&A breakout year?
Big Pharma needs new products to replenish pipelines and has plenty of money in the coffers, but looming uncertainties could stymie dealmaking again.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Lilly uses Big Pharma heft to lift up-and-coming biotechs
With great power comes great responsibility, and Eli Lilly is employing financial success and technical know-how to give smaller biotechs a leg up.
By Michael Gibney • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Standout drug approvals in 2025
Despite ongoing turbulence at the FDA, pharma has delivered several notable breakthroughs to the market.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Sponsored by IQVIA2026: The year AI’s role in pharma shifts from analysis to action
2026 will mark AI’s evolution in pharma, turning intelligence into action across the value chain.
By Prashant Parab • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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FDA conflicts of interest extend beyond adcomm experts
Many speakers at public meetings report conflicts while showing support for new drugs, according to recent analysis.
By Meagan Parrish • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Q&ABeOne brought Brukinsa to the blood cancer mountaintop. Can it hit those heights again?
The company’s chief medical officer discusses its trajectory with the blockbuster Brukinsa and its strong hematology pipeline.
By Michael Gibney • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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4 major changes at the FDA this year
The most impactful regulatory shifts for pharma in 2025 and how the industry can take advantage of new policies.
By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Hemophilia gene therapies are struggling on the market, even as innovation soars
The business case for hemophilia gene therapy still isn’t adding up due to persistent market barriers.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Novo, J&J Alzheimer’s clinical flops teach bruised field valuable lessons
November was a tough month for highly anticipated Alzheimer’s readouts with a GLP-1 and tau-targeting drug coming up short in late-stage trials.
By Michael Gibney • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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A drugmaker charts a path through pharma’s ethical minefields
As the science behind pharma breakthroughs becomes more complex, bioethicists are helping companies navigate moral quandaries.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Along with NIH cuts come risks to patient safety and scientific data
The abrupt withdrawal of research funds affected 74,000 clinical trial participants, including some already taking the drugs being studied.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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4 takeaways from pharma’s manufacturing boom
As pharma’s U.S. facility investments top $370 billion over the next five years, there are a few things to keep in mind, according to construction experts.
By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Eli Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion in market value
The pharmaceutical company’s success developing medicines for obesity has swelled its worth to levels associated with tech titans like Apple and Google and dwarfed that of its drugmaking peers.
By Ned Pagliarulo , Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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What’s next in the eye disease pipeline?
An early gene therapy breakthrough spurred investments, but can the industry maintain momentum?
By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 24, 2025
