Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
The metabolomics and mass spectrometry markets are projected to expand as demand rises for precision medicine, biomarker discovery, and multi-omics research. Market reports valued metabolomics at USD 3.7 billion in 2024 and mass spectrometry at USD 7.24 billion in 2025.
Daiichi Sankyo is collaborating with BostonGene to integrate AI-driven translational intelligence into an antibody drug conjugate development programme. The work is aimed at biomarker discovery, response prediction, patient selection and trial design across its cancer pipeline.
EMA India Limited has started a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for appointing Apurva Shivaji Adhalrao and Rajendra Senapati to its board. Remote e-voting runs from April 11 to May 10, 2026.
A study identified host-response plasma protein candidate biomarkers to predict venous thromboembolism risk after pleural mesothelioma surgery. The exploratory cohort included 18 patients.
Omeros reported initial nonhuman primate data for OncotoX-AML in acute myeloid leukemia. One treatment course reduced myeloid progenitor cells by up to 99% and was well tolerated.
USD/CAD held near 1.3700 on Thursday as the US Dollar stayed firm after January FOMC minutes. Fed officials signaled no rush to cut rates, while the BoC is expected to keep rates at 2.25% through 2026.
A Delphi consensus of 23 experts identified Zostavax, sildenafil and riluzole as high-priority candidates for Alzheimer disease clinical trials. Caregivers ranked the herpes zoster vaccine highest for acceptability and perceived benefit–risk balance.
Deep learning studies using MRI, genetics and longitudinal imaging reported improved dementia risk prediction and mapped dynamic brain-region changes during Alzheimer’s disease progression.
BridgeBio Pharma reported long term acoramidis data in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy and submitted a US FDA NDA for BBP-418 in LGMD2I/R9. BBP-418 could become the first approved therapy for the disease if cleared.
The CDC reported six new influenza-associated pediatric deaths in Week 6 of 2026, bringing the 2025-2026 U.S. season total to 71. About 90% of deaths with known vaccination status were in children not fully vaccinated.
Sift Biosciences closed an oversubscribed $3.7 million pre-seed round to advance a peptide immunotherapy platform designed to activate pre-existing memory T cells. The financing will fund in vivo studies, expansion of its AI-powered discovery engine, and oncology lead selection.
Durvalumab has been approved for rollout on the NHS for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In a trial of more than 1,000 patients, it cut the risk of progression by 32% versus standard care.
Champions Oncology said it will present eight poster presentations at AACR 2026 in San Diego on April 17-22. The studies cover KRAS-mutant tumors, ovarian cancer, glioblastoma, radiopharmaceuticals, ADCs and CAR-T therapies.
The FDA accepted Replimune’s BLA resubmission for RP1 plus nivolumab in advanced melanoma. The agency set an April 10, 2026 PDUFA date under a Class II resubmission timeline.
FDA draft biosimilar guidance released March 10, 2026 removes animal toxicology and immunogenicity requirements and accepts some non-U.S. comparator data. The changes are projected to cut development costs by up to 50%.
The image-guided therapy systems market is expected to grow from US$4.96 billion in 2024 to US$8.42 billion by 2033 at a 6.05% CAGR. Growth is tied to minimally invasive care, chronic disease demand, and advances in imaging, AI, and navigation systems.
A human study found that epoxy-oxylipins help regulate inflammation and that GSK2256294 increased these molecules, reduced pain faster and lowered intermediate monocytes. The findings map epoxy-oxylipin activity in humans during inflammation.
Celltrion said CT-P71 received FDA Fast Track designation for previously treated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. The ADC candidate is in Phase 1 testing.
A paper in the New England Journal of Medicine argues the Supreme Court should reject FDA-required drug labels as standalone evidence of patent infringement in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v. Amarin Pharma. The paper says lower-court guidance raises liability risk for generic-drug manufacturers complying with FDA rules and could hamper competition.
Novartis AG received Buy ratings from Kepler Capital and Deutsche Bank, with both setting price targets of CHF135.00. The company reported quarterly revenue of CHF13.44 billion and net profit of CHF2.43 billion for the quarter ended December 31.
