BioSpace News Archive

Business

TIGIT Turmoil: How Pharma Burned Billions on Failed Immuno-Oncology Projects

Leading companies spent $1.4 billion upfront on licensing deals and embarked on vast R&D programs. Clinical setbacks mean many companies are unlikely to ever recoup their investments.

June 25, 2025

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Nick Paul Taylor

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Immunology and inflammation

Nektar Declares Phase IIb Eczema Win for Rezpeg—But Analysts Unconvinced

Despite Nektar’s share price shooting up as much as 175% on Tuesday, William Blair maintained that “there is an absence of clear differentiation” for rezpegaldesleukin in the atopic dermatitis space.

June 25, 2025

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Tristan Manalac

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

FDA Reviews Sarepta’s Elevidys After Second Patient Death

The FDA is assessing the need for “further regulatory action” on Sarepta’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy in the aftermath of two patient deaths, though the regulator has not yet specified what action this could be.

June 25, 2025

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Tristan Manalac

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Collaboration

Sanofi, Gilead Deepen Protein Degrader Pipelines in Separate Deals With Kymera

Gilead is betting up to $750 million on Kymera’s anti-CDK2 molecular glue for solid tumors, while Sanofi elected to move forward with another protein degrader from the biotech, designed to target immune-mediated diseases.

June 25, 2025

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Tristan Manalac

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Career Advice

Leadership Lab: 5 Ways Biopharma Execs Can Restore Trust, Retain Talent After Layoffs

In the latest installment of his column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack shares five ways leaders can help their teams after a layoff, from acknowledging emotions to reestablishing culture.

June 25, 2025

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Michael Pietrack

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Job Search Strategy

Finding Your Next Role: 5 Ways To Uncover Hidden Jobs

Tapping into the hidden job market can be challenging but is important in today’s employer-driven market. Three talent acquisition experts share tips for accessing hard-to-find roles.

June 25, 2025

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Angela Gabriel

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FDA

FDA Names Psychedelic Proponent as CDER Deputy Director, Top Spot Remains Open

Mike Davis previously worked as clinical team leader at the FDA’s Division of Psychiatry before serving as chief medical officer for Usona Institute, a research organization advancing psychedelic science.

June 25, 2025

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Tristan Manalac

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June 25, 2025

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BioSpace Insights

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Vaccines

What To Watch for as ACIP’s New Era Begins

The newly appointed members of the CDC’s influential vaccine committee meet Wednesday and Thursday under an unusually rapid timeline, with unexpected topics on the agenda.

June 25, 2025

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Dan Samorodnitsky

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GLP-1

Prescription Drug Sales Will Hit $1.75T By 2030 Thanks to GLP-1s: Evaluate

Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide is expected to be worth $62 billion annually by 2030, according to Evaluate. That valuation would be three times larger than what AbbVie’s blockbuster Humira ever achieved.

June 25, 2025

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Annalee Armstrong