ApprovalsResearch & Development April 14, 2026 Travere Therapeutics gains FDA approval for sparsentan in FSGS By Salong Debbarma The approval makes Filspari the first and only FDA-approved medicine to treat FSGS, expanding its use beyond IgA nephropathy (IgAN) into a second rare kidney condition. FSGS is
Oncology April 13, 2026 FDA issues complete response letter to Replimune’s RP1 for melanoma By srivani venna The decision affects Replimune’s lead product candidate, which is based on a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus intended to stimulate an anti-tumour immune response. During the IGNYTE trial,
Research & Development April 9, 2026 EverSea Medicines to acquire Hasten Biopharmaceuticals By Salong Debbarma The acquisition aims to enhance Everest Medicines’ presence and commercial capabilities across key regional markets. Under the deal, Everest Medicines will pay a total consideration of $250m in
Research & Development April 8, 2026 RoosterBio and MineBio team up to expand MSC solutions access in China By Salong Debbarma MineBio will supply RoosterBio’s complete platform of products, having already obtained import clearance. This facilitates prompt fulfilment of orders for both research and clinical-grade media solutions focused on
Research & Development April 7, 2026 Apnimed obtains up to $150m in funds for commercial launch of AD109 By Salong Debbarma The funding will be used for commercial readiness and the potential US launch of the company’s lead product candidate, AD109, pending approval by the US Food and Drug
Research & Development April 6, 2026 Aspect Biosystems receives funding for cellular medicine project By Salong Debbarma The project will enhance Aspect Biosystems’ clinical development capabilities and bolster its integrated platform for developing and manufacturing advanced cellular medicines. The investment is in addition to the
Research & Development April 2, 2026 Merck KGaA acquires JSR chromatography business By Salong Debbarma This follows the company’s signing of a definitive agreement in October 2025 to acquire the business. The deal adds advanced Protein A chromatography capabilities and Amsphere Protein A
Research & Development April 1, 2026 Symeres and Ambagon collaborate for colorectal cancer molecules By Salong Debbarma The partnership aims to explore a new class of small molecules, called molecular glues, which enable or stabilise interactions between proteins. Molecular glues are an emerging therapeutic modality
Research & DevelopmentApprovals March 31, 2026 Teva receives FDA approval for Prolia biosimilar By Salong Debbarma The FDA approval of Ponlimsi is based on a comprehensive evidence package, including analytical and clinical data showing immunogenicity, safety, and similar efficacy to Prolia. Ponlimsi is approved
NeurologyResearch & Development March 30, 2026 Otsuka agrees to acquire Transcend Therapeutics for $1.22bn By Salong Debbarma The deal is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to standard conditions. The acquisition aims to expand Otsuka’s portfolio in the psychiatric and neurological