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HanchorBio and Aston Sci Join Forces to Unlock the Potential of Next-Generation Immunotherapy Through Cancer Vaccine Combinations
* Strategic collaboration pairs HCB101 (macrophage CD47-SIRPα blockade) with Aston Sci's Phase 2 HER2-directed DNA vaccine (AST-301) to drive durable, dual innate/adaptive antitumor immunity * Initial studies focus on gastric and breast cancers; expands to evaluate AST-301 and investigational...
Rznomics Granted Orphan Medicinal Product Designation for RZ-001 for the Treatment of Glioma by the European Commission
SEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rznomics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of RNA-based gene therapies, announced today that the European Commission (EC) has granted Orphan Medicinal Product Designation to 'taspitimagene advec(RZ-001)', its RNA...
Akeso Announces Summit Therapeutics and ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group Enter into Phase II/III Clinical Trial Collaboration to Evaluate Ivonescimab in First-Line Biliary Tract Cancer
* Becomes the 7th International Registrational Clinical Trial for Ivonescimab * Clinical Trial Site Activations in the United States Expected to Begin Q4 2026 HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (HKEX: 9926.HK) today announced that Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT), its ...
China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc Announces Termination of Additional Purchase Right
TAIZHOU, China, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTC) (the "Company"),today announced that it has entered into a termination letter agreement with the purchasers in its registered direct offering announced on October 8, 2026 (the "Offering"). Under the termi...
Samsung Biologics Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
* Recorded Q3'26 revenue of KRW 1,490 billion and operating profit of KRW 640 billion * Plant 5 ramp-up and U.S. manufacturing operations contribute to earnings performance * Raised 2026 revenue growth guidance to 20% while advancing strategic investments in portfolio and capacity expansion...
Hengrui Pharma Previews ESMO Congress 2026: 64 Research Findings Highlight Continued Progress Across Innovative Pipelines to Advance Clinical Value
* 64 research findings have been accepted, including three Proffered Paper presentations and three Rapid Oral presentations, spanning more than ten areas of oncology and supportive care. * More than 10 studies have been selected to highlight the latest findings on HER2- and HER3-targeted anti...
AROA and Mölnlycke Partner to Expand U.S. Access to Endoform™
Exclusive co-promotion agreement combines AROA's regenerative tissue technology with Mölnlycke's wound care expertise and commercial reach AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aroa Biosurgery Limited (ASX: ARX), a soft tissue regeneration company, has entered into an exclusive ag...
Insilico Medicine and Servier Achieve First Milestone in AI-Driven R&D Collaboration, Triggering An undisclosed Milestone Payment
* Two programs under the multi-year R&D collaboration have initiated and completed target nomination since its early 2026 announcement. * Insilico reached the first R&D milestone using its proprietary Pharma.AI platform, triggering an undisclosed milestone payment from Servier. * The multi-t...
New Innovative Molecular Technology Combination "LAMP + CRISPR" as CE-IVD
A Collaboration Leads to Molecularbiological Innovation MUNICH, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AmplexDiagnostics and Scope Biosciences are proud to introduce a groundbreaking solution in molecular diagnostics. In a new approach, "eazySNP" combines the highly specialized molecular technologies LAM...
Sisram Medical Announces NMPA Acceptance of Profhilo Registration Application for Facial Indication
Advancing Commercialization Preparations to Expand Injectables Presence in China HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sisram Medical Ltd (the "Company" or "Sisram", 1696.HK), a global wellness group offering Energy-Based Devices ("EBD"), injectables, and other complementary solutions, today a...
WuXi AppTec Receives Frost & Sullivan's Global Company of the Year Recognition in CRDMO for Tenth Consecutive Year
SHANGHAI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi AppTec, a leading global pharmaceutical CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization), has received Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the CRDMO industry for the tenth consecutive year. Frost & S...
Versiti becomes 10th U.S. blood center to adopt FDA-cleared automation from Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
Automated whole blood processing will expand platelet production capacity and
help meet growing hospital demand
LAKEWOOD, Colo. and MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiti has
become the 10th U.S. blood center to adopt the Reveos™ Automated Blood
Processing System
Bambusa Therapeutics Presents Detailed BBT001 Atopic Dermatitis Proof-of-Concept Results at ISAD 2026
Detailed findings from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cohort presented by Eric Simpson, M.D., M.C.R., of Oregon Health & Science University Presentation brings previously announced clinical findings together with pharmacokinetic and biomarker evidence for scientific discussion Ba...
Transcenta Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Ms. Jennie Ma as Chief Financial Officer
SUZHOU, China and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcenta Therapeutics (HKEX: 06628) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Ms. Jennie Ma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. In this role, Ms. Ma will oversee the Company's financi...
Akeso Announces Opening of Global Phase II Study of Ivonescimab in First-Line Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, Including Combination with Cadonilimab
HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso" or the "Company") and its partner Summit TherapeuticsInc. jointly announced an international multicenter Phase II clinical study (SMT112-216 / AK112-216 / NCT07877194). Built on Akeso's first-in-class immuno-oncology (IO) c...
ESMO 2026 Preview | Mabwell to Present Clinical Results for Nectin-4-Targeting ADC 9MW2821 in ADC-Pretreated Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
SHANGHAI, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mabwell (688062.SH, 02493.HK), an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with a fully integrated industry chain, will present Phase II clinical data onits Nectin-4-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) 9MW2821 (Bulumtatug Fuvedotin, "BFv") in locally...
Tsingke Customer Quality Audit Highlights Manufacturing Systems and Quality Controls
BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As synthetic biology expands into new applications, standardized manufacturing processes, reliable production data, and robust quality management systems are becoming increasingly important. Tsingke recently hosted an on-site customer quality audit conducted...
Lunit SCOPE Reveals HER2 Expression Differences Linked to Treatment Response Beyond Conventional Testing in Nature Medicine Study
AI-powered whole-slide analysis provides insights into treatment response beyond conventional HER2 classification SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX: 328130), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, today announced findings from a study p...
Neurophet Honored with Two Awards at the BioSpectrum Asia Excellence Awards 2026
* Receives Awards for MedTech Innovation and AI-Driven Clinical Development; Only Korean Company Recognized in Two Categories * Recognized for its capabilities in AI-driven clinical support and ICL services, with plans to expand partnerships with global CROs SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2026 /...
AI-driven Molecular Glue Innovation: Insilico Nominates ISM9546, an Oral, Peripheral-Restricted VAV1 Degrader as PCC for Autoimmune Diseases
* Sustained Boost in AI-Driven R&D Productivity: ISM9546 marks Insilico Medicine's 35th preclinical candidate (PCC) nominated since 2021 and its 11th PCC within the first 10 months of 2026 alone, setting a new record for the company's annual pipeline output efficiency. * AI-Enabled Molecular ...
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