Jun 14, 2026
Three biotech companies announce significant funding: Korsana Biosciences secures $175 million for neurodegenerative therapies, Kos Biotechnology Partners closes a $123 million life sciences fund, and ParcelBio launches with $13 million to advance mRNA medicines.
Apr 14, 2026
Sana Biotechnology named Brian Piper executive vice president and CFO as it advanced SC451 and SG293. The company reported a fourth-quarter loss of $59 million and cash of $138 million.
Feb 28, 2026
Next-generation in vivo CAR-T therapy enables cancer treatment with a single injection, while new Texas legislation and community-based delivery models expand patient access to this advanced cellular therapy.
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 17, 2026
Sana Biotechnology appointed Brian Piper as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on February 17, 2026. Piper brings over 25 years of biopharmaceutical financial expertise to the cell and gene therapy company.
Feb 13, 2026
Eli Lilly announced a $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics and multiple partnerships to expand its drug pipeline beyond its blockbuster GLP-1 franchise into cell and genetic therapies.