FDA approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi-BCG combination for NMIBC therapy
This marks the first approved immunotherapy combination for this patient segment in the US. The approval relies on positive data from the POTOMAC Phase III trial, which was
Biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) AsymBio is set to secure 1.2397bn yuan (approximately $184m) from Asymchem Group, Hillhouse Qirui and other investors to support its long-term growth.
The agreement covers antibody-drug conjugates with new payloads and multi-specific antibodies featuring distinct immune-engaging mechanisms. The portfolio consists of eight drug candidates originating from Innovent Biologics and four
The collaboration aims to accelerate hit identification for these companies through a fee-for-success approach. It will combine OpenBench’s AI-based discovery platform with Concept Life Sciences’ expertise in medicinal