Research & Development

Abpro, NJCTTQ partner to develop multiple bispecific antibody therapies

Abpro, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation antibody therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with severe and life-threatening diseases, and NJCTTQ, a global pharmaceutical company, have entered into an agreement to develop multiple novel bispecific antibody therapies in immuno-oncology, including best-in -class T-cell engagers.

Maze Therapeutics launches with $191m financing

Third Rock Ventures, a healthcare venture firm focused on disruptive areas of science and medicine, has launched Maze Therapeutics to focus on translating genetic insights into new medicines.

Axial Biotherapeutics raises $25m in Series B financing

Axial Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company dedicated to building a unique class of gut-targeted programs for neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases, announced the completion of a $25m series B equity financing.

Anthos Therapeutics launched to advance targeted therapies for cardiovascular disease

Novartis and Blackstone Life Sciences have launched new biopharmaceutical firm, dubbed Anthos Therapeutics, to develop new medicines for cardiovascular disease.

Imbrium, TetraGenetics announce research collaboration and license option to develop biologic therapeutics for pain

Imbrium Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and operating subsidiary of Purdue Pharma, and TetraGenetics, a biotech company developing novel therapeutics for pain indications and autoimmune diseases, announced a strategic research & development collaboration to utilize TetraGenetics’ antibody discovery technology platform (TetraExpress) in the discovery and development of non-opioid biologic therapies for the treatment of chronic pain.

Novartis to pursue transformational therapy to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Novartis announced that it is exercising its option to license the rights to develop and commercialize TQJ230, an investigational agent previously known as AKCEA-APO(a)-LRx, from Akcea Therapeutics, an affiliate of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, for targeted cardiovascular therapy.

Roche to acquire gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics for $4.3bn

Swiss drug maker Roche has agreed to acquire US-based gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics in an all-cash deal worth around $4.3bn.

Ipsen to buy rare-disease drug maker Clementia in $1.3bn deal

French pharma company Ipsen has agreed to acquire Canada-based Clementia Pharmaceuticals in an all-cash deal worth up to $1.3bn to boost its rare disease portfolio.

Urovant Sciences signs $100m debt financing deal with Hercules Capital

Urovant Sciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for urologic conditions, announced it has entered into a debt financing agreement with Hercules Capital for up to $100m.