Joseph Haas
Senior Writer
Joe has covered a wide range of biopharmaceutical stories for the past 15 years and contributes to Scrip, In Vivo, Pink Sheet and related Citeline publications. His specialties include business development, commercial strategies and liver and infectious diseases.
Latest From Joseph Haas
Aptinyx Appears To Be Moving On From Pain With Fibromyalgia Miss
Lead candidate NYX-2925 has failed a pair of Phase IIb studies in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and now one in fibromyalgia, leaving Aptinyx’s likely last hopes in neuropsychiatric indications.
From Treatment To Prevention To A Cure: An Interview With Gilead’s HIV R&D Leaders
Gilead execs Jared Baeten and Tomas Cihlar talk to Scrip about how the company, still the leader in HIV, is working toward less-frequent dosing, providing PrEP for broader populations and maybe finding a cure for HIV infection.
Asia Deal Watch: Hansoh, TiumBio Join Forces On Endometriosis Drug In Greater China
Plus deals involving Shionogi/ Grünenthal, CR Biopharma/ImmVira, Elevation Oncology/CSPC, Everest Medicines/TTY Biopharm and Dr. Reddy’s/Slayback
Deal Watch: Gemini Goes Through Second Re-Invention Via Reverse Merger With Disc Medicine
Less than two year after going public by a SPAC merger, Gemini will reverse merge with hematology-focused Disc. Bristol Myers Squibb and GentiBio will join forces on Treg development for inflammatory bowel disorders.
Myovant Expects Gradual Growth For Myfembree With Endometriosis Approval
Myovant and partner Pfizer have expected a slow ramp for Myfembree in uterine fibroids and new indication endometriosis as they build awareness and grow the market for the GnRH antagonist class.
Enhertu Goes Into High Gear With HER2-Low Breast Cancer Approval
AstraZeneca and partner Daiichi Sankyo obtain the first approval for targeted therapy in HER2-low metastatic breast cancer for Enhertu, about four months ahead of the FDA action date.