Aug 13, 2026
FDA cleared Quantum Biopharma's IND for a Phase 2 trial of Lucid-MS in MS. Biogen's BIIB091 Phase 2 trial reached completion, and Bial concluded its ACTIVATE Phase IIb treatment period for GBA-PD.
Jul 28, 2026
BIIB122 failed to slow Parkinson's progression in the Phase 2b LUMA study, missing primary and secondary endpoints. Biogen and Denali will discontinue the drug in idiopathic Parkinson's disease; Denali continues the BEACON study in LRRK2 carriers.
Jul 03, 2026
Biogen's Phase 2 CELIA trial showed diranersen slowed Alzheimer's decline and cut tau biomarkers, but missed the dose-response goal. Leqembi sales data is expected next quarter.
Aug 03, 2026
FDA approved a subcutaneous starting dose of Leqembi for early Alzheimer's disease. AAIC 2026 real-world data showed most patients stable or improved; a mouse study found KCL-286 repaired DNA damage and reduced inflammation.
Jul 09, 2026
Biogen marked 30 years of U.S. manufacturing with a $2 billion RTP investment, while regional leaders urged deeper venture capital and research density to boost North Carolina's biotech competitiveness.
Jul 27, 2026
Trump’s phased tariffs on medicines spur over $400 billion in US pharma investments. Indian generic makers face a 2028 deadline to adapt.
Jun 09, 2026
Global drugmakers are expanding rare disease research investment in Brazil, attracted by new regulations, genetic diversity, and the public healthcare system's data capabilities. Major companies including AstraZeneca, Biogen, and Roche have committed significant clinical research budgets to the country. Despite this progress, advocates warn that a significant global funding gap persists, with 95% of rare diseases still lacking an FDA-approved treatment.
Apr 28, 2026
Aclaris Therapeutics outlined its TSLP antibody and ITK kinase pipeline at the Guggenheim Biotech Summit, with Phase II AD results for bosakitug due in late 2026 and Phase 1b studies for bispecific ATI-052 underway. The company will also announce Phase 1a results for ATI-052 and lead indication selection for ATI-2138 on April 28, 2026.
Mar 20, 2026
Biogen announced that litifilimab received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and will present Phase 2 AMETHYST study results at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting, with Phase 3 data expected in 2027.
Feb 26, 2026
The global biotechnology market is undergoing a transformation from discovery-based science to precision engineering, driven by AI, synthetic biology, and gene editing technologies, with projected growth of 13-15% over the next five years.
Feb 23, 2026
Stoke Therapeutics presented long-term Dravet syndrome data showing up to 80% seizure reductions sustained through three years, outlined its Phase 3 EMPEROR trial design targeting mid-2027 data, and disclosed first patient dosing in its ADOA program.
Feb 19, 2026
A single blood test measuring p-tau217 protein can predict when cognitively unimpaired individuals will develop Alzheimer's symptoms, with a margin of error of 3-4 years, potentially accelerating clinical trials.
Feb 13, 2026
Samsung Bioepis and Regeneron reached a settlement allowing U.S. launch of Opuviz, an aflibercept biosimilar, in January 2027. The agreement resolves a patent dispute that began in late 2023.
Dec 18, 2025
SCOPE 2026 in Orlando recognized innovation in clinical research with three awards programs, honoring Biogen's lupus webinar series, TrialScreen's site connection initiative, and Biorce's AI platform among 70 competing products.
Feb 13, 2026
Dr Reddy's and Biocon plan to launch generic versions of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs at up to 60% below branded prices as semaglutide patents expire, targeting a global market projected to reach $150 billion by the early 2030s.