Stem Pharm Inc. and Verge Genomics (Verge Analytics Inc.) have established a collaboration to develop a disease model to validate novel targets identified by Verge for Parkinson’s disease.

Sparx Group has formed a strategic alliance with Arovella Therapeutics Ltd. for the development of a CLDN18.2-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cell therapy.

Salipro Biotech AB and Icosagen AS have entered into a multitarget antibody research agreement for the discovery and characterization of monoclonal antibodies against several challenging membrane proteins.

Biomap (Beijing) Intelligent Technology Co Ltd. has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sanofi SA to co-develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) modules for biotherapeutic drug discovery by leveraging Biomap’s AI platform.

Circio Holding ASA and Neoregen Biotech have commenced a research collaboration on novel circular RNA (circRNA) therapeutics based on Circio’s proprietary Circvec technology. The technology is composed of a modular genetic cassette design for efficient biogenesis of multifunctional circRNAs that can be adapted and applied to multiple purposes.

Twist Bioscience Corp. has entered into an antibody discovery, option and license agreement with Bayer AG.

Oryzon Genomics SA has announced two grants that will support the exploration of the role of epigenetic targets in the treatment of neuronal pathologies. Funded by the Spanish State Research Agency and the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the grants cover two public-private collaboration projects.

Quris Technologies Ltd. (Quris-AI) and Merck KGaA have extended their collaboration after a successful initial preclinical study of Quris-AI’s BioAI drug safety platform.