Research & Development


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    As the Ebola outbreak rages, new treatments are headed into trials. Will they work?

    The strain causing the current outbreak has no approved treatments or vaccines but global organizations are rushing to change that.

    By Alexandra Pecci • July 20, 2026
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    Long days, dinners with copious alcohol, and the hunt for emerging assets in China

    Why building relationships, navigating cultural nuances and preparing for different deal structures are key to investing in China’s promising drugs.

    By July 17, 2026
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    Artificial intelligence & machine learning

    After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

    By PharmaVoice staff
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    Biotech Spotlight

    This startup thinks humans in clinical trials could become a ‘formality’

    Deep Origin is attempting to create “virtual humans” that could one day reduce late-stage safety failures and the need for animal testing.

    By Alexandra Pecci • July 16, 2026
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    How well are AI-discovered drugs faring in the clinic?

    Some of the industry’s most closely-watched AI drugs could provide insight into the success of technology-assisted development.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • July 15, 2026
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    Biotech Spotlight

    Galimedix is keeping the amyloid hypothesis alive

    The right target but the wrong approach? Why Galimedix’s co-founder believes the company has found an edge in treating Alzheimer’s disease with an amyloid drug.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • July 14, 2026
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    Biotech funding gap widens despite rebound in VC investment

    Nearly 70 venture-backed biotech startups raised more than $9.1 billion between January and June, but the majority already had drugs in testing.

    By Gwendolyn Wu • July 14, 2026
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    Moderna, Takeda and Capricor on the verge of notching big drug approvals

    Two of the companies are taking a second-go at FDA approval this summer, while another hopes to cement its leader-status in the battle to bring a new sleep treatment to market.

    By Alexandra Pecci • July 13, 2026
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    Opinion // First 90 Days

    What pharma leaders wish they knew on day 1

    PharmaVoice checked in with four life sciences executives after they landed a new role. Now they’re looking back on what they learned.

    By Alexandra Pecci • July 9, 2026
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    HHS plan to speed drug R&D won’t remove ‘self-inflicted’ delays

    U.S. clinical trials continue to lose ground to China, but is Operation Trialblazer enough to help America catch up?

    By Kelly Bilodeau • July 8, 2026
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    Can anyone catch up to Eli Lilly?

    While rivals scramble to replace lost revenue, Lilly is opening an unprecedented gap by being a “contrarian,” as one expert says.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • July 7, 2026
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    Beyond Boston: Unlikely cities stake biotech claims

    As Greater Boston’s biotech industry sheds jobs, three unlikely regions are showing promise as up-and-coming hubs.

    By Alexandra Pecci • July 6, 2026
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    Doctor-turned-dealmaker reveals his M&A playbook

    Dr. David Hung is pulling multiple financial levers to put Nuvation Bio on strong footing as it advances its oncology drugs.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • July 1, 2026
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    These biotechs just landed big fundraising hauls. Here’s what they pitched to investors.

    Biotechs aimed at eye diseases, autoimmune conditions and longevity medicine have pulled in some of the largest capital raises so far this year.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • June 30, 2026
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    3 late-stage MASH drugs that could rival Rezdiffra

    The red-hot market has plenty of room for additional therapies from big name players and clinical stage companies alike.

    By Alexandra Pecci • June 29, 2026
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    BIO 2026: Where pharma leaders say AI hasn’t delivered

    AI hasn’t always been what it was cracked up to be in pharma. Here’s where execs say the technology hasn’t lived up to the hype.

    By June 26, 2026
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    A ‘nightmare bacteria’ is surging while investment in antibiotics lags

    Experts are sounding the alarm about the rise in drug-resistant superbugs and urging more action.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • June 25, 2026
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    HHS, responding to China’s rise, moves to fast-track early drug research

    A series of newly planned reforms are designed to entice companies to start early trials in the U.S. rather than overseas.

    By Jonathan Gardner • June 24, 2026
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    Biotech Spotlight

    Backed by Sanofi and Roche, Orano Med chases radiopharma leadership

    Orano Med’s industrial platform offers “unlimited” and unique access to the cancer-fighting alpha emitter lead-212.

    By Alexandra Pecci • June 22, 2026
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    A new Westlake-backed biotech takes aim at migraines

    Vedana Therapeutics recently emerged from stealth with $46 million to support its mission of developing “anti-PACAP” therapies, an increasingly popular strategy for migraine prevention.

    By Jacob Bell • June 18, 2026
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    Why ivermectin is in the limelight again

    As patient interest rises for using the antiparasitic drug in cancer, it's having an impact on R&D in the space.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • June 17, 2026
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    Corvus CEO thinks his next blockbuster is an ITK inhibitor

    It’s like “Rituxan all over again,” said CEO Richard Miller, who believes Corvus’ lead candidate could make an impact in both cancer and autoimmune diseases.

    By Alexandra Pecci • June 16, 2026
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    How Lilly is defending its GLP empire

    Eli Lilly's recent GLP-2 deal with Hanmi Pharm is another step in the drugmaker’s quest to grow its GLP franchise beyond weight loss and deepen its push into gastrointestinal disease.

    By Alivia Kaylor • June 16, 2026
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    Astellas taps AI to reshape clinical programs as rising stars emerge

    As it prepares to compete in the KRAS arena, the Japanese pharma has retooled its approach to clinical development.

    By June 12, 2026
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    Competition is brewing between ADCs and bispecifics

    The dueling modalities are each gaining traction in lung cancer. But will they ultimately become allies?

    By Kelly Bilodeau • June 11, 2026
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    Q&A // First 90 Days

    With a promising MASH asset, muscle-sparing GLP-1 and new CEO, Rivus gets ready to make its mark

    Rivus Pharmaceuticals’ CEO Jorge Bartolome said the biotech is on track to build a “truly differentiated” cardiometabolic portfolio.

    By Alexandra Pecci • June 9, 2026