After a comparatively subdued 2022 in terms of M&A and other deal-making, a strengthening currency and interest in new areas such as digital tools and cell and gene therapy might see a rebound in activity this year, which should also see domestic approvals of several potential blockbusters and more support for bioventures.

Dong-A has achieved therapeutic equivalence for its ustekinumab biosimilar candidate DMB-3115 in clinical studies and now plans to file for marketing authorization for the product in both the EU and US.

After a comparatively subdued 2022 in terms of M&A and other deal-making, a strengthening currency and interest in new areas such as digital tools and cell and gene therapy might see a rebound in activity this year, which should also see domestic approvals of several potential blockbusters and more support for bioventures. 

Moderna has made its first-ever acquisition with the $85m purchase of OriCiro Genomics, a Japanese bioventure with DNA synthesis and amplification technology. The deal is expected to contribute to Moderna’s capabilities in both manufacturing and R&D.