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🚀 My top takeaways from JPM Day 1 🌟 💼 M&A Resurgence: Bigger deals are on the horizon for 2025, fueled by improved interest rates and regulatory clarity 📈 🌱 Sustainability Focus: Pharma is diversifying pipelines and planning for long-term growth to tackle LOE challenges 🌍 💊 As pharma looks to replace lost revenue, deal-activity is expected to sky rocjet in 2025!! 📊 The momentum is building—2025 could be a blockbuster year for healthcare innovation and collaboration! 💡✨ #JPM2025 #HealthcareInnovation #Pharma

BioMed X, a German biomedical research institute, has announced the launch of a new research team in collaboration with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a Japanese pharmaceutical company. The team will investigate the potential antitumor effects of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, with the aim of developing novel cancer immunotherapies. 'We know far more about T cells in the context of immunotherapy than we know about neutrophils, but distinct immune cell types, including neutrophils, seem to have a potential to exert antitumor effect, while their biology remains unclear,' explained Dr. Stefanie Bärthel, the group leader of the new team. Dr. Seishi Katsumata, Corporate Officer at Ono Pharmaceutical, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, 'We believe that the research undertaken by this team will pave the way for the development of groundbreaking treatments.' The new team, based in Heidelberg, Germany, joins BioMed X's network of research groups focused on innovative biomedical solutions. #BiomedX #OnoPharmaceutical #CancerImmunotherapy #Neutrophils BioMed X Institute ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

Precision Cancer Therapies Market: Growth Drivers and Leading Players Download Sample URL: https://lnkd.in/dZdPuCSi The precision cancer therapies market is expanding rapidly, driven by advancements in genomics, personalized medicine, and targeted therapies. The increasing demand for effective cancer treatments, combined with the rise of biomarker-based therapies and improved diagnostic tools, is propelling market growth. Personalized therapies offer more effective, tailored treatment options, enhancing patient outcomes and driving the global market forward. Top Key Players: Novartis, Roche, Pfizer, Merck Group, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Amgen, Genentech, Sanofi, Regeneron, Bayer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Blueprint Medicines, Horizon Therapeutics, Biogen, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Exelixis, SEATTLE GENETICS UK, LIMITED, Stemline Therapeutics, Foundation Medicine, Illumina, Cigna Healthcare, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Clovis Oncology, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medivation. #PrecisionCancerTherapies #CancerTreatment #PersonalizedMedicine #TargetedTherapy #Biomarkers

Today Clarivate announced its annual Companies to Watch report, highlighting seven innovative companies revolutionizing drug discovery and development. These companies are advancing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to deliver highly targeted cancer treatments with minimal side effects. Based on data, insights and analysis of drug benefits, financing and R&D activity, the report explores why these companies are significant innovators.    You can download the report, here: Companies to Watch: Antibody Drug Conjugates - Clarivate

Latest Life Science News / Updates : 📌 Regeneron is committing up to $500 million over the next five years for its new private financing arm. 📌 Clario has purchased ArtiQ, an artificial intelligence software developer that creates AI solutions for diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory disease. 📌 Genmab announces acquisition of ProfoundBio for $1.8 billion 📌 Obsidian Therapeutics has raised $160 million in a series C. 📌 Alterome Therapeutics, Inc Therapeutics has closed a $132 million series B, cash that will go toward the development of next-gen, small molecule targeted oncology therapies. 📌 Diagonal Therapeutics has raised $128 million to advance its antibody agonist-building platform. 📌 Boundless Bio is bringing in $100 million from its IPO as the precision oncology company becomes the latest biotech to go public in 2024. 📌 Lonza have appointed new CEO - Wolfgang Wienand

Did you know? ✅ Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on new targets for cancer drug development and developing and commercializing cancer therapies. ✅ Lixte has demonstrated that its first-in-class lead clinical PP2A inhibitor, LB-100, is well-tolerated in cancer patients at doses associated with anti-cancer activity. ✅ LB-100 has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for patients undergoing various chemotherapies or immunotherapies. ✅ Lixte's new approach has no known competitors and is covered by a comprehensive patent portfolio. ✅ Lixte’s LB-100 is undergoing three clinical trials. Learn more about Lixte Biotechnology here: https://lnkd.in/gVASRDcQ. #Lixte #oncology #chemotherapy #immunotherapy

Clarivate released the 2024 Companies to Watch report, highlighting seven innovative companies advancing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) to deliver highly targeted cancer treatments with minimal side effects. The companies - Adcendo, Araris Biotech AG, GO Therapeutics, Heidelberg Pharma AG, Pheon Therapeutics, Tallac Therapeutics, Tubulis GmbH – are transforming drug discovery and development, revolutionizing cancer treatment, and capturing big pharma interest. The report, based on data from BioWorld News and an analysis of drug benefits, financing, and R&D activity, explains why these companies are significant innovators. "Data reveals a clear trend: Big Pharma is swiftly integrating ADCs into their portfolios through partnerships and acquisitions. ADCs are rapidly maturing in the clinical space, expanding beyond oncology into diverse therapeutic areas” quotes Mike Ward, Global Head of Life Sciences and Healthcare Thought Leadership at Clarivate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezuGNPBk #oncology #cancertreatment #drugdiscovery #pharma

📢 New Cancer Drug Biosimilar Shows Promising Results! 🌟 Scientists are working on a biosimilar for atezolizumab, a cancer-fighting drug, as it goes off patent soon. 🔬 They developed a unique process using CHO DG44 cells. This method resulted in high yields of the antibody. 📈 The biosimilar showed similar effectiveness to the original drug. 🧪 Further testing is needed before it can enter clinical trials. #BioprocessUpdates #Biosimilar #CancerResearch #Atezolizumab #Bioprocess #CHOcells #Pharmaceuticals #DrugDevelopment #Oncology #Biotechnology #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #CancerFighting #AntibodyTherapy #ScienceNews #MedicalResearch ▷ Read the full article here: 📎 https://lnkd.in/dzJ2sWnM

Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are revolutionizing oncology treatment, offering precise drug delivery with minimal side effects and toxicity. This technology holds immense promise not only for cancer therapies but also for potential applications in other medical fields. In the latest "2024 Companies to Watch" report, we spotlight seven trailblazing firms at the forefront of ADC innovation. These companies are pioneering the development of highly targeted cancer treatments that promise to reshape patient care and outcomes. Stay tuned as we dive into how these innovative ADC makers are partnering with pharmaceutical giants and advancing breakthrough therapies that could redefine the future of medicine. 🚀💊 Free download below: https://lnkd.in/g-z-B5J4

A new player just entered the HER2 arena, and the approach is fascinating... Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Ziihera (zanidatamab) just secured FDA approval for HER2+ biliary tract cancer, but the real story is in its clever engineering: Think of it as getting the benefits of Herceptin + Perjeta in a single molecule. The bispecific antibody binds two different HER2 epitopes, creating unique receptor clustering that more effectively disrupts HER2 signaling. Some striking numbers from their phase 2b trial: - 52% response rate - 3.2% complete responses - 14.9 month median duration of response - 15.5 month median survival But here's what makes this particularly interesting - Jazz isn't trying to directly compete with Enhertu (the current HER2 powerhouse from AstraZeneca & Daiichi Sankyo US). Instead, they're positioning Ziihera as a post-Enhertu option. The strategy? Rather than bringing a knife to a gunfight, they're creating their own battlefield. Key advantages: - No chemotherapy payload - Clean safety profile - Potential in early-stage disease - $2B+ peak sales potential The HER2 space isn't just about who has the most powerful drug - it's about finding the right tool for each patient at the right time. Thoughts on this strategic positioning in the HER2 landscape? #Oncology #DrugDevelopment #BiotechInnovation #ClinicalTrials ------------------- Hi, I'm James - I post about all things immuno-oncology. I am Vice President of Sales at ichorbio (www.ichor.bio), a bulk manufacturer of in vivo antibodies and research biosimilars. If you like my content please reshare with your network and follow me to see more!