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Mar 21, 2025

Alnylam's Amvuttra wins key approval in ATTR-CM, teeing up showdown with Pfizer


Novartis snags FDA nod for Fabhalta in another kidney disease but leaves room for rival Apellis


J&J advances Stelara succession scheme with FDA nod for Tremfya in Crohn's disease


European countries, universities implement initiatives to attract US researchers amid ‘brutal funding cuts’


Nvidia outlines new AI projects in robotic surgery, autonomous imaging


FDA rejects Hengrui, Elevar's PD-1 cancer drug combination—again


AstraZeneca details $2.5B investment in China's political center, funding R&D center, biotech pacts

 

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Alnylam's Amvuttra wins key approval in ATTR-CM, teeing up showdown with Pfizer

Despite growing competition in the transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) field, Alnylam is hoping its RNA interference approach can set it apart from its peers. And now, the Massachusetts-based drugmaker has a fresh FDA approval to support its thesis.
 

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Novartis snags FDA nod for Fabhalta in another kidney disease but leaves room for rival Apellis

Novartis' Fabhalta has become the first treatment approved by the FDA for the ultra-rare kidney disease C3G. But analysts spotted several shortfalls in the drug's label, leaving more to be desired—and potential room for improvement for rival Apellis.

J&J advances Stelara succession scheme with FDA nod for Tremfya in Crohn's disease

The FDA approved Tremfya as an induction therapy in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, making the drug the first IL-23 inhibitor cleared for both subcutaneous and intravenous treatment of the inflammatory bowel disease in the U.S.

European countries, universities implement initiatives to attract US researchers amid ‘brutal funding cuts’

As the U.S. cuts federal research funding and infrastructure, European countries are strategizing ways to attract top scientific talent, with the Netherlands government setting up a fund designed to do just that.

Nvidia outlines new AI projects in robotic surgery, autonomous imaging

At its GTC conference in San Jose, Nvidia outlined collaborations with several medtech developers, including GE HealthCare, to advance the tech behind robotic surgery and digital imaging.

FDA rejects Hengrui, Elevar's PD-1 cancer drug combination—again

The FDA has once again issued a complete response letter to Hengrui and Elevar’s applications for camrelizumab and rivoceranib in first-line liver cancer, with manufacturing again being the issue.

AstraZeneca details $2.5B investment in China's political center, funding R&D center, biotech pacts

AstraZeneca has shown its commitment to China amid investigations into its executives and activities, outlining plans to establish a global strategic R&D center in Beijing as part of a $2.5 billion investment in the city.

J&J touts $55B in planned US investments over 4 years, including 3 new manufacturing sites

Johnson & Johnson will invest $55 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. The announcement comes a month after Eli Lilly revealed a similar U.S.-focused plan to boost its manufacturing base.

Vaxart lays off 10% of staff after HHS unexpectedly demands halt to COVID vaccine trial

Vaxart has laid off 10% of its staff after the U.S. government unexpectedly ordered the biotech stop work on a trial of its COVID-19 vaccine pill.

Lilly backs study in mission to improve Hollywood representations of obesity, diabetes, dementia and more

Hollywood has in recent years been undergoing a much-needed, long-awaited transformation in its portrayals of women and people of color in movies and TV. Now, Eli Lilly is hoping to spark a similar change in how common diseases are represented on-screen, too.

Chutes & Ladders—Former FDA deputy joins AI biotech's board

About three months after leaving her post as the FDA’s principal deputy commissioner, Namandjé Bumpus, Ph.D., has found a new venture as a member of Recursion’s board of directors.

Biotech designed to commercialize Ascendis' endocrinology drugs in China files $86M IPO

Endocrine-disease-focused Visen Pharmaceuticals is making its public market debut in Hong Kong, filing papers for an $86.5 million IPO.

Novartis links music and science in corporate campaign tied to Eurovision sponsorship

A Big Pharma may seem like an incongruous choice of sponsor for a global music competition, but a new initiative from Novartis suggests that its work actually has plenty in common with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Former Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D., 'likely' next CDC director nominee: report

The former physician-lawmaker was an influential player in congressional health policy during his 20-plus years in the House. The White House has not yet named its next choice for the position after pulling the nomination of Dave Weldon, M.D., last week.
 
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