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.

Public Company Edition: IGM raised $175m to advance its IgM antibodies and Henlius brought in $410m for its novel drug and biosimilar platforms. Also, Acadia follow-on brings in $250m, PTC sells $350m worth of stock and debt, and Karyopharm royalty deal totals $150m.

Sanofi's latest digital health move will see it collaborating with Happify Health on a digital therapeutic for patients with multiple sclerosis, a therapeutic area it knows well.

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.

Diversified Japanese giant gains global rights to Cynata’s novel therapy for GvHD as part of continued push into cell and regenerative medicine, amid ongoing discussions between Sumitomo Dainippon and the Australian bioventure over a potential wider acquisition.

Dermatology-focused regenerative medicine firm Fibrocell has been reviewing strategic opportunities for more than a year; April’s FCX-007 license deal with Castle Creek results in buyout.

Fosmanogepix, with safety and efficacy clearances to continue Phase II, could provide an IV-to-oral option for patients with potentially lethal Candida fungal infections.

Deborah Dunsire tells Scrip that buying Alder offers Lundbeck a blockbuster prevention treatment for severe migraine patients, and helps rebuild Danish group’s prospects.

Sanofi sells Indian facility to Zentiva, a key customer for products made at the site, and hopes to make up for the earnings gap through a renewed push for its “core activities and brands.”