A positive opinion for its FLT3 inhibitor for acute myeloid leukemia gives Astellas a further advantage over its Japanese competitor's same-class offering, quizartinib.

Former Ignyta executive Zachary Hornby wasn't wowed by immuno-oncology pitches when looking for his next cancer drug development company, but was intrigued by ecDNA research at UCSD, which also could generate a tumor agnostic approach.

Themis Bioscience CEO says the biotech’s €40m Series D financing will fund pivotal trials for its lead vaccine candidate for chikungunya and advance its oncology franchise.

The Swiss major has new data on its SMA gene therapy which has been found not to be the cause of the death of a six-month-old patient earlier this year.

PPF has bought a big stake in the UK-based T-cell specialist, one of many firms backed by investor Neil Woodford which have suffered stock slides in the past few months.

Bayer is boosting its AI drive by investing in One Drop’s digital platform and hopes to advance outcomes in oncology, heart disease and women’s health with data-driven solutions.

Emerging Company Profile: CHF16m for Swiss firm that engineers liposomes to capture toxins and protect the organs of patients with acute liver failure.

The company has discontinued a Phase II trial for BG00011, which was acquired in its 2012 Stromedix purchase, due to safety issues.

Purdue proposes continuing the development of nalmefene hydrochloride and other products under a new company that would provide the products at no or low cost.