Analysts say biotech’s EDP1815 may offer similar efficacy to Amgen’s Otezla, with better safety. Evelo says data offer new proof for its small intestinal axis approach to inflammatory disease.

A strong year is predicted for biopharma business with investment and deal making set to continue apace. Executives across industry share their forecasts for the year ahead.

The UK government has awarded “urgent public health status” to a clinical trial program that will test one investigational product and four existing drugs in an effort to quickly find new treatments for patients hospitalized with serious COVID-19 infection.

Public Company Edition: Two months before the deadline for the company's sNDA, the US FDA has not indicated it will hold an advisory committee meeting for the triglyceride-lowering drug. Also, Seattle Genetics raises $575m, Atara and Ra bring in $150m each and Cara completes $145.5m offering.