Feb 19, 2026
AstraZeneca has completed a Phase IIb heart failure trial for AZD5462, finished a real-world breast cancer study in Brazil, and is recruiting for an observational COPD study in heart clinic patients.
Feb 16, 2026
Nucleome Therapeutics announces Dr. Michelle Morrow as CSO effective February 23, 2026, bringing two decades of drug discovery experience as the company advances lead candidate NTP464 toward IND enabling studies.
Feb 15, 2026
DelveInsight releases three separate pipeline reports covering metastatic prostate cancer (80+ companies, 85+ drugs), iPSC-derived NK cells (12+ companies, 15+ drugs), and interstitial lung diseases (120+ companies, 120+ drugs), highlighting recent regulatory approvals, trial launches, and emerging therapies.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple institutional investors modified their positions in AstraZeneca during the third quarter, with new stakes and adjustments reported in SEC filings. The company announced a dividend of $1.595 per share payable March 23rd.
Feb 13, 2026
Merck stock reached a 52-week high at $122.69, rising 46.25% over 12 months and 7.4% in the past month following strong Q4 results and improved long-term pipeline outlook beyond Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.
Feb 13, 2026
Global pharmaceutical companies are accelerating licensing deals for China-developed experimental medicines, with deal values reaching unprecedented levels in 2026 as firms cut costs ahead of patent expirations.
Feb 13, 2026
Sanofi replaced CEO Paul Hudson with Belén Garijo from Merck KGaA after a stalled turnaround. The company faces pressure to develop drugs to replace blockbuster Dupixent and navigate U.S. vaccine skepticism.
Dec 29, 2025
Artificial intelligence emerged as the dominant topic in clinical research during 2025, with applications spanning operational efficiency, drug discovery, and patient recruitment, though no AI-discovered drug has yet achieved FDA marketing approval.
Mar 28, 2025
Radiopharmaceuticals are emerging as a promising therapeutic class in oncology, with theranostic approaches combining diagnostics and treatment gaining particular attention. Major pharmaceutical companies have invested billions in acquisitions while venture financing reached record levels.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA mandated febrile seizure warnings for flu vaccines and rejected Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, with a political appointee overruling agency staff despite no safety concerns identified.
Feb 13, 2026
Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trial results published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine show Breztri Aerosphere improved lung function and reduced severe asthma exacerbations compared to dual-combination therapies in patients with uncontrolled asthma.