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Strong growth from Vyepti® and focused commercial execution drive total revenue growth of +16% CER (+13% CER underlying) in H1 2026
VALBY, Denmark, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Key highlights Lundbeck's total revenue grew by +16% CER[1] (+11% DKK) to DKK 13,588 million in the first six months of 2026, with the U.S. and Europe delivering double-digit growth. The performance reflected continued strong commercial momentum, dr...
2026-08-19 14:48
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Everest Medicines Announces Interim Results for First Half of 2026
SHANGHAI, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced its interim results for the first hal...
2026-08-19 11:39
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GSK's Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) combinations approved in Singapore for treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
* Two head-to-head phase III trials demonstrated superior efficacy, including overall survival versus a daratumumab-based triplet in DREAMM-7 * Blenrep, a first-in-class anti-BCMA ADC, could transform treatment as early as first relapse where additional effective treatment options are needed [...
2026-08-19 10:00
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Antengene Presents Key R&D Highlights at the Evercore 2nd China Biotech Summit
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune dis...
2026-08-19 09:00
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CARsgen Therapeutics Announces 2026 Interim Results
SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 2171.HK), a company focused on developing innovative CAR T-cell therapies, has announced its 2026 Interim Results. Business Highlights * Cash and cash equivalents were around RMB1,400 million as of June ...
2026-08-19 08:15
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Piramal Pharma Limited Completes Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Yapan Bio Private Limited
* Yapan Bio Private Limited specializes in process development, characterization, and phase I and II GMP manufacturing services for vaccines and biologics. * Piramal has held a stake in Yapan Bio since 2021, enabling the Company to provide a broad range of capabilities across biologics develo...
2026-08-19 03:44
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GenScript Reports 27.3% First-Half 2026 Revenue Growth as AI Drug Discovery Business Doubles
Adjusted net profit surges 203.3% as Gene-to-Protein generates two-thirds of GenScript Life Science Group revenue PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GenScript Biotech Corporation (HKEX: 1548) reported first-half revenue of approximately US$404.2 million on a comparable basis, up 27....
2026-08-18 22:15
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Harbour BioMed Announces NMPA Approval of IND Application for HBM7004 for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour BioMed (the "Company"; HKEX: 02142), a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology, oncology and other disease areas, today an...
2026-08-18 17:02
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WuXi XDC Achieves GMP Release of BCM3 Facility at Singapore Site, Enabling Global Clients with Professional Excellence
SINGAPORE, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. ("WuXi XDC", stock code: 2268.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) focused on the bioconjugate industry, today announced that its BCM3 dual-function production line for antibody i...
2026-08-18 12:03
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Connext Completes Enrollment in Phase 2 Trial of CNT201 in Dupuytren's Contracture
- All 56 planned participants enrolled approximately five months after first patient dosing - Topline Phase 2 data expected in late 2026 - Positive data could support expansion of CNT201 into Peyronie's disease and cellulite SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Connext, a specialty...
2026-08-17 21:00
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Insilico Medicine Included in MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes, Gaining Capital Market Endorsement in Core Strengths
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insilico Medicine ("Insilico", HKEX: 3696), a clinical-stage drug discovery company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), announced that it will be included in MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes compiled by Morgan Stanley Capital Internatio...
2026-08-17 20:30
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OncoC4 Announces First Patient Dosing in Phase 1 Clinical Trial of ONC-783 for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors
— ONC-783 is the first-and-only clinical-stage T-cell engager targeting a cancer-specific glycoform of CD24 (neoCD24) — — Subcutaneous formulation designed to provide gradual systemic exposure, potentially mitigating CRS risk — ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OncoC4 Inc., a late c...
2026-08-17 20:00
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Kelun-Biotech Announces 2026 Interim Results
CHENGDU, China, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Kelun-Biotech" or the "Company", Stock Code: 6990.HK) announces its unaudited consolidated results for the period ended 30 June 2026 (the "Reporting Period"). Key information is as follows: * Re...
2026-08-17 19:18
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Henlius and Sandoz Enter Strategic Collaboration to Unlock Global Value of Biosimilars Platform
* Collaboration may cover up to 10 proposed monoclonal antibody (mAb) and/or antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) biosimilar assets, with the majority of programs at early development stages * Based on the initial arrangements, the total invoiced amount expected to be achieved by Henlius in 2026 is ...
2026-08-17 12:34
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New Study Confirms Capsugel® Enprotect® Capsules Deliver Robust Gastric Integrity Under Both Fasted and Fed Conditions
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Enteric capsules are widely used to protect acid-sensitive compounds and to delay drug release until intestinal entry. However, evidence supporting their gastric integrity under physiologically relevant fed-state conditions remains limited, as mos...
2026-08-17 11:45
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IASO Biotechnology Announces Acquisition of Singapore-Based Cell Therapy Company MediSix Therapeutics
NANJING, China and SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IASO Biotechnology ("IASO Bio) today announced the completion of its acquisition of MediSix Therapeutics ("MediSix"), a Singapore-based immune cell engineering and cell therapy company. This acquisition marks a step in IASO Bio's global...
2026-08-14 20:20
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SK bioscience Advances Development of Next-Generation Infectious Disease Prevention Platform with Global Phase 1b CTA Submission for RSV Preventive Antibody Candidate
* Phase 1b study will evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics of RSM01 in approximately 80 infants aged 2 weeks to 8 months * Company expands its global portfolio beyond vaccines into antibody-based preventive technologies * Growing global R&D network strengthens capabilities in next-generation...
2026-08-14 20:00
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ArkBio's RSV Antiviral Drug Ziresovir Receives FDA Approval for Phase II Clinical Trial
SHANGHAI, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("ArkBio") today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ziresovir (AK0529) for a phase II clinical trial in the severely ill RSV infected infant patients, including the ones in pediat...
2026-08-14 18:18
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/DISREGARD RELEASE: IASO Bio/
We are advised by IASO Bio that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, IASO Biotechnology Announces Acquisition of Singapore-Based Cell Therapy Company MediSix Therapeutics, issued 13-Aug-2026 over PR Newswire, as the release contained erroneous information. ...
2026-08-14 13:30
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Innorna Nominated for 2026 Prix Galien USA Best Startup Award
HONG KONG SAR, China and SHENZHEN, China and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innorna, a clinical-stage biotech company advancing RNA medicines, today announced that it has been nominated for the2026 Prix Galien USA Best Startup Award. Innorna was shortlisted in the Best Startup c...
2026-08-13 22:00
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