- In September 2024, Evotec shares jumped 6% after announcing a technology development partnership with Novo Nordisk centered on cell therapy. The collaboration involves funding for development activities in Germany and Italy, along with upfront payments, potential milestone achievements, and royalty incentives. Dr. Cord Dohrmann, Evotec's Chief Scientific Officer, expressed optimism about creating innovative stem cell-based therapies through this partnership
- In September 2024, Tremfya (guselkumab) was FDA-approved for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, in addition to its approvals for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It is the first dual-acting interleukin-23 inhibitor for this condition, showing significant remission rates in the QUASAR study. Administered as a 200 mg intravenous induction dose, it follows with subcutaneous maintenance doses of 100 mg every 8 weeks or 200 mg every 4 weeks. This approval highlights Johnson & Johnson's commitment to advancing treatments for inflammatory bowel disease
- In July 2024, Biogen has acquired Human Immunology Biosciences (HI-Bio), enhancing its immunology pipeline with felzartamab, a promising therapeutic candidate. The acquisition will advance felzartamab into Phase 3 trials for various indications. Positive interim results have been reported in Phase 2 studies for IgA nephropathy and antibody-mediated rejection
- In July 2024, Biogen has acquired Human Immunology Biosciences (HI-Bio), enhancing its immunology pipeline with felzartamab, a promising therapeutic candidate. The acquisition will advance felzartamab into Phase 3 trials for various indications. Positive interim results have been reported in Phase 2 studies for IgA nephropathy and antibody-mediated rejection
- In July 2024, AstraZeneca had successfully acquired Amolyt Pharma for up to USD 1.05 billion, enhancing its Alexion Rare Disease pipeline. This includes the Phase III peptide eneboparatide for hypoparathyroidism, expanding AstraZeneca's focus on rare endocrine diseases and calcium regulation treatments
- In June 2024, Aptar Digital Health partnered with SHL Medical to enhance connected device technologies by integrating its SaMD platform. This collaboration aimed to improve the patient experience during self-administration of injectable therapies, supporting better adherence and disease management for patients
