Medical/Pharmaceuticals
Septa Pharmaceuticals Inc. Acquires CeeNU® (Lomustine) from Bristol Myers Squibb, Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Septa Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Ascletis Selects for Clinical Development a Fixed-Dose Combination of First-in-Class Oral Small Molecule GIPR Agonist, ASC48, and Oral Small Molecule GLP-1R Agonist, ASC30
- ASC48 is a potentially first-in-class oral small molecule GIPR agonist. - ASC48 demonstrated an EC50 of 1 pM in the hGIPR cAMP activation assay, exhibiting greater potency than tirzepatide (EC50 = 3 pM) and is a selective agonist for GIPR without activity for GLP-1R and GCGR. - ASC48 demonstra...
Kelun-Biotech and Harbour BioMed Announce NMPA Approval of IND Application for SKB575/HBM7575 for the Treatment of Asthma
CHENGDU, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Kelun-Biotech" or the "Company", 6990.HK) and Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) today announced thatthe National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has approved the Investigational New Drug (...
LumaCina Appoints Gary Bird as CEO to Accelerate Growth and Expand Global Sterile Injectables Portfolio
Executive Chair Mark Crotty to continue guiding long-term strategic direction
PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LumaCina,
Lynk Pharmaceuticals Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Phase III Clinical Trial of Zemprocitinib for Ankylosing Spondylitis
HANGZHOU, China and SHANGHAI and BOSTON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynk Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. ("Lynk Pharmaceuticals"), a clinical-stage innovative drug development company focused on immune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that patient enrollment was completed on July 9 in the ...
Kelun-Biotech Announces Phase III Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT) in Combination with Pembrolizumab as First-Line Treatment for PD-L1-Negative Non-Squamous NSCLC Met Primary Endpoint
* As a head-to-head Phase III trial comparing sac-TMT plus pembrolizumab with the first-line standard of care (immunotherapy plus chemotherapy), OptiTROP-Lung06 demonstrated the superiority of replacing conventional pemetrexed/platinum chemotherapy with sac-TMT, with significantly prolonged PFS...
IMG Opens Applications for 2026 Fall Semester 'Student Journey Scholarship'
INDIANAPOLIS, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IMG
Servier completes the acquisition of Edgewise Therapeutics' Muscular Dystrophy Business
* Acquisition supports Servier's strategic ambition in rare neurology with sevasemten, a late-stage investigational treatment for Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophies. * The acquired asset and expert team strengthen Servier's commitment to innovate for patients with high unmet medical ...
KLN Signs MOU with Advantech and YDCare to Support Digital Transformation of Hong Kong's Healthcare System
HONG KONG, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KLN Logistics Group Limited ('KLN'; Stock Code 0636.HK) announced that its healthcare subsidiary, KLN Medical Limited ('KLN Medical'), has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Advantech Co., Ltd. ('Advantech'; Stock Code 2395.TW), a g...
FROM THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026 LIFESTYLE PROGRAM IMPROVES BRAIN HEALTH AMONG OLDER ADULTS AT RISK FOR DEMENTIA ACROSS LATIN AMERICA
- LatAm-FINGERS Study Findings Confirm and Expand U.S. POINTER Trial Results - - Show Structured Dementia Risk Reduction Strategies Adaptable Across Cultures - Key Takeaways * The LatAm-FINGERS study shows lifestyle interventions adapted across Latin American cultures, health systems and commu...
Antengene Announces Receipt of USD 60 Million Upfront Payment from UCB
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, July 13, 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...
AbbVie Employees Across Asia Unite Through Week of Possibilities by Serving and Supporting Communities
* 873 employees volunteered more than 3,600 hours across 7 Asian markets to support local communities. * Employees partnered with 21 community organizations, positively impacting more than 4,300 people through initiatives focused on patient support, inclusion, education and environmental su...
FROM THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
FORMER ELITE SOCCER PLAYERS SHOW EVIDENCE OF BRAIN HEALTH CHANGES IN MID-LIFE Key Takeaways * New research provides insights into brain health among former elite professional soccer players during midlife. * Former players reported high levels of depression, anxiety, and subjective difficult...
Lynk Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase II Clinical Trial of LNK01004 Ointment for Vitiligo
HANGZHOU, China, SHANGHAI and BOSTON, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynk Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. ("Lynk Pharmaceuticals"), a clinical-stage innovative drug development company focused on immune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that the first patient was successfully dosed on June 30 in...
MEDIPOST Inc. Treats First U.S. Participant in Phase III Trial of Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy for Symptomatic Cartilage Defects Due to Knee Osteoarthritis
U.S. Phase III Trial Expands Clinical Investigation of Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Cartilage Defects CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEDIPOST Inc., a biotechnology company developing allogeneic, umbilical cord blood-derived stem cell therapies for inflammation-driven degenerative d...
Wegovy® (semaglutide) label updated in Singapore with higher dose supported by STEP UP evidence
* Up to one in three participants on semaglutide 7.2 mg achieved at least 25% weight loss over 72 weeks * Mean weight loss with semaglutide 7.2 mg reached 21%, reflecting overall treatment efficacy * Up to 84% of weight loss was driven by reductions in fat mass, supporting meaningful improv...
Cambrex, Snapdragon Chemistry, and Q1 Scientific Recognized for Innovation and Sustainability in Pharma
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambrex, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), proudly announces that Snapdragon Chemistry, a Cambrex company, together with NewAmsterdam Pharma, has received the American Chemical Society's 2026 Green Chem...
HKSH's First-in-Asia Comparative Study on Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Reveals Hypofractionated Proton Therapy Prevents Breast Cancer Recurrence with 100% Survival Rate
Minimises Cardiopulmonary Concerns and Maintains Quality of Life HONG KONG, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The HKSH Cancer Centre under HKSH Medical Group (HKSH) introduced proton therapy in 2023, covering a wide range of cancer types including breast, prostate as well as head and neck cancers, an...
Healome Therapeutics Closes £2 Million Seed Round Led by Empirical Ventures to Advance Eye-Drop Matrix Technology for Ocular Surface Diseases
BIRMINGHAM, England, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Healome Therapeutics ("Healome"), a University of Birmingham spinout developing a proprietary eye-drop matrix technology for ocular surface diseases, has closed a GBP£2 million oversubscribed seed financing round led by Empirical Ventures, with p...
Everest Medicines Announces Close of Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Travere Therapeutics for Civorebrutinib
SHANGHAI, July 7, 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 the closing of its previously announc...
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