Regulatory snapshots, including global drug submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Astrazeneca, Axsome, Bavarian Nordic, BMS, Celltrion, Daiichi Sankyo, Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi, Vertex, Viiv, Zai Lab.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have tested a broadly neutralizing antibody that binds the stem of a protein against H5N1 avian influenza, which prevented severe disease in nonhuman primates and was effective for at least 8 weeks. The scientists remark on the potential of the design developed by Astrazeneca plc against a possible outbreak of the influenza A virus.
Biopharma nonprofit deals remained low in 2024, compared to the pandemic and pre-pandemic years, while grants saw a slight decline from the previous year.