May 10, 2026
Vertex secured a Germany reimbursement agreement for CASGEVY and signed a WuXi Biologics pact for a preclinical autoimmune T-cell engager. The moves add to efforts to build revenue beyond cystic fibrosis.
Apr 18, 2026
The FDA plans to make one study the default for some new drug approvals instead of two robust clinical trials. The shift could have its biggest effect on drugs for common ailments.
Mar 28, 2026
India launches ₹10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI initiative to transform from generics manufacturing to innovation-led biologics leadership. The national mission aims to capture 5% of global biopharmaceutical market while addressing structural challenges in drug discovery and AI adoption.
Mar 23, 2026
Huntington's disease provides neuroscience with a uniquely clear genetic model for studying brain disorders, featuring a single identifiable mutation and predictable disease progression. The condition serves as a testing ground for cutting-edge therapies and raises fundamental questions about brain regeneration. Its scientific clarity combined with a united patient and research community makes it an invaluable resource for advancing neurological understanding.
Mar 19, 2026
Global pharmaceutical R&D deal values surged 49% to $86.7 billion in 2025 as companies concentrate investments in AI-powered drug discovery platforms, with average deal sizes reaching a record $1.16 billion despite fewer total partnerships.
Mar 15, 2026
Regulatory incentives for rare disease treatments, including market exclusivity and development subsidies, are spurring pharmaceutical innovation across the US, Europe, Japan, and Australia, with multiple companies advancing therapies for conditions affecting limited patient populations.
Mar 13, 2026
The blood-brain barrier continues to block most treatments for glioblastoma and central nervous system diseases, with only 0.01% of biologic drugs reaching the brain. New intellectual property coverage and synthetic methods aim to address delivery challenges.
Mar 06, 2026
Novartis AG announced at its March 6, 2026 AGM a 5.7% dividend increase to CHF 3.70 per share for 2025, marking the 29th consecutive annual increase with a 3.0% yield, payable from March 12, 2026.
Mar 05, 2026
The large molecule drug substance CDMO market is expected to grow at approximately 9% CAGR through 2031, driven by rising demand for biologics and biosimilars, streamlined regulatory approval pathways, and increasing FDA and EMA approvals for biologic therapies.
Mar 04, 2026
Ocugen will host a conference call on March 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and provide a business update, with a pre-market earnings announcement the same day.
Mar 03, 2026
The global cancer gene therapy market is projected to grow from $3.6 billion in 2023 to $16 billion by 2033 at a 16.1% CAGR, while the broader oncology market eyes $748 billion by 2035, driven by immunotherapy advances and targeted treatments.
Mar 02, 2026
The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing recovery driven by innovation in drug development, aggressive M&A activity, and expansion of drug development services. The sector faces both opportunities and headwinds including pipeline setbacks and regulatory pressures.
Feb 26, 2026
The CAR T-Cell Therapy Market is estimated to reach USD 13.78 billion by 2031 from USD 7.24 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 13.7%. The Cell & Gene Therapy Drug Delivery Devices Market is forecast to climb to USD 26.79 billion by 2032 from USD 3.39 billion in 2025.
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 26, 2026
Rare disease drug developers face significant funding challenges as traditional investment models prioritize larger patient populations, while diagnostic delays prevent patients from accessing emerging therapies including gene therapies that have reached approval in recent years.
Feb 25, 2026
Novartis announced positive Phase III ALIGN results for Vanrafia in IgA nephropathy and plans to build a new radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, operational by 2028.
Feb 24, 2026
Federal regulators unveiled a new regulatory approach to accelerate approval of personalized genetic treatments for rare, life-threatening conditions, allowing smaller studies when traditional large-scale trials aren't practical while maintaining post-market safety oversight.
Feb 19, 2026
The FDA will now require only one adequate and well-controlled clinical trial, combined with confirmatory evidence, to approve new drugs, ending its longtime two-study standard dating back to the 1960s.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing the application, while separately announcing it will drop its longtime requirement for two clinical studies to approve new drugs.
Feb 16, 2026
Tozaro, a Bedfordshire-based biotech company, has raised £6 million in funding led by Mercia Ventures to advance its Smart Polymer technology aimed at reducing the high production costs of cell and gene therapies.