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Revolution Medicines stole the show at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting as full data from its pancreatic cancer drug lived up to expectations, while Summit and Akeso proved the PD-(L)1/VEGF mechanism and Eli Lilly showed that its in vivo CAR T bet is paying off.
From Chinese innovation to AI, biotech CEOs are being hit with challenges at a breakneck pace. Three leaders from BioSpace’s NextGen Class of 2026 told us about the issues keeping them up at night.
Deal dynamics between Chinese biotechs and global pharma companies are changing fast, with the biotechs seeking higher upfront payments and the Big Pharmas seeking more expansive platform deals.
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FDA veteran Peter Marks will now shape the future of Eli Lilly’s vaccines work after the buys of Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics and Vaccine Company for up to $3.8 billion total.
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Analysts are cautiously optimistic about an IPO rebound for biopharma. BioSpace is keeping track of companies that seek to trade on the public markets this year.
The FDA will convene its vaccines advisory panel to discuss seasonal COVID-19 vaccines—a surprise move after Health Secretary and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. overhauled a separate vaccine committee.
An FDA advisory committee recently voted against approving AstraZeneca’s oral SERD drug camizestrant for certain patients with advanced breast cancer. It is unclear when the new target action date for the drug will be.
Nearly 80% of patients saw tumor shrinkage after being treated with Kura Oncology’s darlifarnib plus Bristol Myers Squibb’s Krazati, findings Mizuho analysts say could open up a $2 billion opportunity for the biotech.
Under the temporary reign of top food executive Kyle Diamantas, the FDA will sustain programs initiated by former Commissioner Marty Makary, including the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher initiative.
Eli Lilly continues to spend its GLP-1 landfall with four new deals in the past week, including three in the vaccine space; the obesity leader also touted surgery-like results for its next-gen weight loss drug; Moderna’s stock climbs on the hantavirus “fear trade”; and in oncology, all eyes are on Revolution at ASCO this week.
The people most trusted to deliver are not always the ones invited to shape direction. Executive coach Angela Justice examines why the habits that build a career can eventually limit advancement.
Strong science and early support are not enough on their own. Europe needs more capital depth, cross-border investor backing and a lighter policy framework to keep companies scaling at home, according to two venture capitalists.
From Eli Lilly’s David Ricks to Pfizer’s Albert Bourla, the top five highest paid CEOs made a combined $157.8 million in 2025.
Having secured deals with AstraZeneca and Novartis, Niowave is constructing a second facility to meet rising demand for actinium-225, which can be used to develop next-generation radiopharmaceuticals.