New oncology and immunology products are moving rapidly through GSK’s refocused research pipeline, including new agents for multiple myeloma, endometrial and head and neck cancer, adding to efforts against COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus infection and HIV/AIDS.

Deal news from GeoVax/BravoVax, Onconova/HanX, Zydus Cadila/China Medical System Holdings, EyePoint/Ocumension, Ningbo NewBay Medical/Genentech, Otsuka/PhoreMost, Almirall/WuXi Biologics

The JP Morgan conference uptick in biopharma deal-making has begun with more than 20 deals announced this week, including the latest Bayer/Evotec partnership and Pfizer’s cancer tie-up with eFFECTOR.

For health-care providers and medtech manufacturers alike, the decade ahead will require a coming to terms with digital technologies and integrating new methods of payment. Quality of service delivery remains the market-entry criterion, but companies will have to adapt to evolving health-care models. The stakes are high. Will manufacturers be able to capitalize on the changes in a market that is more competitive and unpredictable than ever?