Pink Sheet infographic breaks down the trends and surprises in 2022 approvals. Cancer therapies and non-malignant hematology exceeded the average use of expedited review programs but were weighted to orphan diseases, while dermatology saw first-in-class approvals for big markets.

Immix collaborates with Israeli research institutions on BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy. NeoImmuneTech/NIAID alliance could pave way for “animal rule” approval in acute radiation syndrome.

Drug makers are more enthusiastic than ever about the outlook for developing drugs for Alzheimer's. Scrip reports back on the latest developments at CTAD.

During Q3, biopharma merger and acquisition value reached $15.4bn and drew in $37.6bn in potential deal value from alliances. Device company M&A values reached $550m, while in vitro diagnostic firms and research tools players completed M&A activity that totaled $1.9bn.