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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced the advancement of an mRNA-based combination vaccine candidate for influenza and COVID-19 to a Phase 1 trial with the aim to address two severe respiratory diseases with one vaccine.
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Days after backing out of two Ionis-partnered neuro programs, Biogen has inked a potential $1.8 billion buy of Human Immunology Biosciences and boosting its late-stage immunology pipeline.
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As part of an ongoing Senate investigation into pharma companies’ tax rates, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has asked Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla to explain irregularities in its reported revenues, losses and taxes paid.
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday released Phase II/III results showing its monoclonal antibody Tremfya is better than its blockbuster Stelara in terms of endoscopic outcomes in Crohn’s disease.
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Participants experienced fewer asthma attacks when receiving the antibody every six months, GSK said Tuesday, positioning the company to file for approval of the potential blockbuster.
Formerly known as AbGenomics Holding, AltruBio on Tuesday said it will use the funds to push its ulcerative colitis asset into a Phase IIb trial with an anticipated readout in 2026.
Eli Lilly is paying $60 million upfront to Aktis Oncology to discover and develop novel tumor-targeting radiopharmaceuticals, as radiopharma dealmaking continues to heat up in 2024.
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