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May 03, 2026
ByteDance is expanding its AI drug-discovery work through Anew Labs and US hiring for its Seed AI team. Anew Labs has presented AI-developed therapies and molecular modeling work at international conferences.
Apr 24, 2026
The iPSC-derived NK cells pipeline includes 12+ active players and 15+ drugs in development. FT522 is in Phase I, while CNTY-101 and NCR300 are among other programs in the clinic.
Apr 22, 2026
Astellas terminated its phase 1 ASP5502 study in Sjögren’s syndrome as Novartis said the FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to ianalumab. Novartis plans global regulatory submissions from early 2026 after positive phase III data.
Apr 21, 2026
Eli Lilly and Company has agreed to acquire Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion in cash. The deal includes ORN-252, a clinical-trial-ready CD19-targeting in vivo CAR-T therapy for B cell-driven autoimmune diseases.
Apr 20, 2026
Kyverna Therapeutics reports positive long-term follow-up results for its CAR-T therapy miv-cel in generalized myasthenia gravis, with plans to submit a biologics license application in the first half of 2026. The company has $279.3 million in cash providing runway into 2028 to fund launch and Phase 3 trials.
Apr 20, 2026
Asahi Kasei has started a Phase I clinical trial in Japan for AK1940, a peptide-based investigational compound for autoimmune diseases. The study will assess pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability in healthy volunteers.
Apr 07, 2026
CRISPR Therapeutics reported a $581.6 million net loss in 2025 with revenue of just $3.5 million, while continuing to advance its gene-editing pipeline including the approved CASGEVY therapy and next-generation CAR T cell programs. The company maintains strategic partnerships and expects current funds to support operations for at least 24 months.
Apr 06, 2026
Blackstone closed its sixth dedicated life sciences fund at a $6.3 billion hard cap, the largest private fund raised for the sector. The vehicle is nearly 40% larger than its 2020 predecessor and targets late-stage drug assets.
Mar 30, 2026
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been instructed to remove "biodefense" and "pandemic preparedness" language from its website, signaling a major shift away from these research priorities. NIH leadership says the institute will now focus on current infectious diseases and basic immunology rather than predicting future threats. Public health experts warn this could leave the U.S. less prepared for future health emergencies.
Mar 24, 2026
Kelun-Biotech reported 2025 revenue of RMB2.06 billion with four products now marketed in China. The company's TROP2 ADC received multiple regulatory approvals for breast and lung cancer indications. A Phase 3 trial combining the ADC with pembrolizumab met its primary endpoint in first-line NSCLC treatment.
Mar 16, 2026
HCW Biologics regained compliance with Nasdaq listing rules and completed a follow-on offering priced at $0.6055 per unit to raise approximately $1.5 million for clinical development of immunotherapies targeting chronic inflammation.
Mar 14, 2026
YolTech Therapeutics received FDA approval for its IND application for YOLT-202, an in vivo gene-editing therapy for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Interim data from an ongoing trial showed rapid increases in AAT levels to normal range with favorable safety.
Mar 12, 2026
Atara Biotherapeutics announced a Type A meeting with the FDA to discuss the Complete Response Letter for tabelecleucel's Biologics License Application, held by partner Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals.
Mar 09, 2026
Dianthus Therapeutics will host a conference call on March 9, 2026, to discuss interim responder analysis results from Part A of the Phase 3 CAPTIVATE trial of claseprubart in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).
Mar 06, 2026
A Phase 1 trial of azer-cel, a CAR T-cell therapy using donor T-cells to target B-cells, is recruiting patients with progressive multiple sclerosis at eight U.S. sites. Separately, multiple randomized trials are comparing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation against high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies.
Mar 05, 2026
The global biosimilar market is experiencing robust growth, valued at USD 36.79 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 282.3 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 20.35%, driven by patent expirations, cost pressures, and expanding access to biologic therapies.
Mar 05, 2026
Over 10 companies are developing 12+ pipeline therapies for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, including Roche's satralizumab Phase III pediatric trial and multiple anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody candidates.
Mar 04, 2026
Insilico Medicine has formed a strategic partnership with Liquid AI to develop lightweight scientific foundation models for drug discovery and entered a drug development collaboration with China Medical System Holdings targeting CNS and autoimmune diseases.
Mar 03, 2026
Women with endometriosis face increased long-term risk for thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism and Graves disease, according to a 20-year retrospective study. ACOG released new clinical guidance aimed at reducing diagnostic delays through clinical diagnosis and earlier treatment initiation.
Mar 03, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb's growth portfolio increased 17% in 2025, partially offsetting a 15% decline in legacy products facing generic competition. The company's stock gained 11.4% in the past month on strong fourth-quarter results.
