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China Biopharma Deals, 2019–2025: Part 1 — Oncology (ADC, Bispecifics, IO, Cell Therapy)
Oncology is the tip of the spear for China-origin innovation in global partnering. This article gives you a bird’s-eye view of the major deals, then goes deep into the operating logic behind ADCs, bispecific antibodies, checkpoint inhibi... -
Obesity Drug Updates Part 2: Pricing and Reimbursement of GLP-1 Obesity Drugs Across Japan, the U.S., and Europe
Introduction: Innovation Means Nothing Without Access GLP-1 obesity drugs have created explosive demand worldwide, but the critical bottleneck is cost. With prices reaching hundreds of dollars per month and long-term treatment required, ... -
Obesity Drug Updates Part 1: Novo’s Layoff and the Next Phase of GLP-1 Obesity Drugs – Innovation and Pipeline Competition
Introduction: Novo’s Layoff as a Symbol of Industry Transition In September 2025, Novo Nordisk announced a massive layoff of about 9,000 employees, roughly 12% of its global workforce. The decision comes amid intensified competition in t... -
[August 2025 Update] The Frontline of the Obesity Drug Race: Lilly’s Setback, Emerging Biotechs, Big Pharma Strategies, and Chugai’s Moves
Introduction As of August 2025, the obesity drug race is undergoing major shifts. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk remain dominant, but biotech challengers and Big Pharma entries are redrawing the competitive map. This article reviews the late... -
Why Gene & Cell Therapies Stall at the FDA (2024–2025): What Recent CRLs Reveal about CMC, Inspections, and Trial Design
In July 2025, the FDA began publishing past Complete Response Letters (CRLs). Triangulating those releases with company disclosures and primary reporting shows two dominant themes: CMC (quality/manufacturing/testing) & Pre-License In... -
Pharma/Biotech News | Layoff Trends in the U.S. Biotech Sector 2025: Industry Reset or Prelude to a New Wave?
Fierce Biotech's "Layoff Tracker 2025" has captured a wave of downsizing across the U.S. biotech landscape in the first half of 2025. This article breaks down key layoffs, underlying causes, industry categories impacted, and what this mi... -
【Biotech Investment News】Sanofi’s Strategic Deals in 2025: A Comprehensive Summary
Key Pharma Moves: Sanofi’s Acquisitions and Collaborations in Q1–Q3 2025 In 2025, Sanofi has executed several key strategic acquisitions and licensing deals focused on immunology, neurology, and rare diseases. Here's a summary of these d... -
[Pharma & Biotech News] Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine Development Accelerates: Nature Biotechnology Review
A comprehensive review published in the June 2025 issue of Nature Biotechnology summarizes the current status of personalized mRNA cancer vaccine development. Neoantigen-based mRNA vaccines, tailored to individual patients' tumor mutatio... -
[RWD & Genomics Business Special] 23andMe’s Acquisition Highlights the Challenges and Opportunities in Real-World Data
23andMe, once one of the largest direct-to-consumer (DTC) genomics companies with a vast database of genetic, familial, and self-reported health data, has entered bankruptcy proceedings. While Regeneron was initially seen as a potential ... -
2025 Therapeutics Trend
What are the trends in therapeutics and market launch drugs in 2025? Market Expansion and Contested Competition for Obesity Drugs ADC Wave and Next Generation ADC (Antibody Drug Conjugate) Challenges for Rare Disease Therapeutic Roles an...
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