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PD-(L)1×VEGF bispecifics have emerged as a closely watched new class in immuno-oncology, with multiple candidates advancing through trials in lung cancer. But the potential of these drugs may be highest in cancers where angiogenesis and immune escape are tightly intertwined.
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.
Partners Summit Therapeutics and Akeso are expected to steal the show at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual conference with data from their potential Keytruda rival, alongside Revolution Medicine’s groundbreaking pancreatic cancer candidate and other assets that could reshape patient care.
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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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Takeda announced it secured 600,000 square feet of research and development and office space in new construction at Cambridge’s Kendall Square.
Enanta filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pfizer for the latter’s alleged use of its proprietary antiviral component in producing the COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid.
AbbVie filed a supplemental New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking approval for Qulipta for the preventative treatment of migraine.
Krystal Biotech announced that it submitted a Biologics License Application to the FDA for its candidate B-VEC, intended for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
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Gelesis’ weight loss device, Plenity, has been gaining popularity since the FDA approved its commercialization, but some in the medical community question whether its popularity is deserved.
BioSpace spoke with Jay Johnson, the Director of Talent Acquisition for Orthopedics at Stryker, to find out what it takes to land a job in medical sales.
U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., to be his science advisor. If confirmed by the Senate, Prabhakar will become the first woman, first person of color and the first immigrant to hold the position.
Precision BioSciences and Novartis are teaming up to develop a potential cure for hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia.
Athira Pharma is putting a positive spin on its topline data from a Phase II trial of fosgonimeton, emphasizing positive subgroup analysis, but it missed the primary endpoint.
The bill would curb the pricing of insulin by capping monthly co-pays for diabetics who use both commercial insurance plans, as well as the government-backed Medicare.