Feb 20, 2026
Phase III SMART trial data show clesrovimab maintained consistent safety and efficacy in high-risk children across two RSV seasons, with no drug-related serious adverse events reported in either season.
Feb 24, 2026
Merck announced positive second RSV season findings from the Phase 3 SMART trial evaluating ENFLONSIA (clesrovimab) in infants and children under 2 years at increased risk for severe RSV disease, showing consistent safety and antibody levels similar to healthy infants.
Feb 19, 2026
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Feb 25, 2026
The global pharmaceutical market reached nearly $1.7 trillion in value, with Johnson & Johnson leading prescription sales at approximately $55.8 billion while Merck & Co. topped research and development investment at $17.8 billion.
Feb 26, 2026
Eli Lilly announced the acquisition of Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion on February 9, 2026, gaining access to proprietary circular RNA technology and an "in vivo" CAR-T platform for immunology and oncology applications.
Feb 25, 2026
The global precision medicine market reached $98.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at 14.8% CAGR through 2033, driven by genomic sequencing advances, chronic disease prevalence, and AI-driven diagnostics adoption.
Feb 24, 2026
Moderna and Merck are recruiting patients for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 24, 2026
The global oncology precision medicine market is projected to grow from $190.50 billion in 2026 to $366.53 billion by 2033 at a 9.8% CAGR, while the cancer biomarker testing market is expected to reach $96.53 billion by 2033 at a 12.6% CAGR.
Feb 23, 2026
Merck and Mayo Clinic announced a research collaboration allowing Merck to use AI and advanced analytics with Mayo's clinical and genomic datasets for drug discovery, initially focusing on dermatology, neurology, and gastroenterology.
Feb 17, 2026
Moderna faces a pivotal transition from pandemic-era revenues to a diversified mRNA portfolio, with recent regulatory setbacks offset by strong RSV vaccine performance and upcoming Phase 3 oncology readouts.
Feb 19, 2026
Moderna and Merck have begun recruiting for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 20, 2026
Barclays initiated coverage on Merck with an overweight rating and $140 price target, citing expected product launches including enlicitide and pivotal trial readouts for tulisokibart in 2026.
Feb 19, 2026
The UK and US announced a pharmaceuticals agreement featuring zero tariffs and a 25% increase in UK spending on innovative medicines. Major pharma M&A deals and regulatory reforms are reshaping the industry in early 2026.
Feb 20, 2026
Former Novartis executive John Tsai has been appointed global head of R&D at Daiichi Sankyo, replacing Ken Takeshita effective April 1. Tsai brings over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development.
Feb 19, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, expected to create 500 jobs when fully operational in 2031.
Feb 16, 2026
Three comprehensive reports examine the monoclonal antibody landscape, covering CD47-targeted immunotherapy pipelines, competitive analysis of 180+ companies developing mAb therapeutics, and recombinant antibody market forecasts through 2033.
Feb 18, 2026
Merck announced a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to leverage AI and advanced analytics in drug discovery, focusing initially on inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, and multiple sclerosis.
Feb 18, 2026
ImmunityBio's stock jumped 41.9% following the European Commission's conditional marketing authorization for Anktiva combined with BCG to treat BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer across 33 European countries.
Feb 18, 2026
Merck and Mayo Clinic announced a research agreement on February 18, 2026, to integrate AI and advanced analytics into drug discovery, initially targeting inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, and multiple sclerosis.
Feb 18, 2026
Merck and Mayo Clinic announced a research and development agreement to apply artificial intelligence and multimodal clinical data to support drug discovery and development, marking Mayo Clinic's first strategic collaboration of this scale with a global biopharmaceutical company.