Sanofi’s tolebrutinib fails Phase III in PPMS, while FDA postpones decision on targeted therapy approval for nrSPMS.

Fida Biosystems ApS has added  €5m from EIFO and FSG to an ongoing Series A financing to scale its Flow-Induced Dispersion Analysis platform, advancing in-solution biophysical analysis for drug discovery.

Pharmahungary Group (PH) developed miRNAtarget, a miRNA discovery software tool based on miRNA-mRNA molecular networks. PH holds patent families on 4 cardio-protective microRNAs families (protectomiRs) and seeks for co-development partners and/or early stage ­investors. PH also offers its miRNA discovery and development service platform that includes ­efficacy testing from in vitro to large animal models in various therapeutic areas.

Capital is tight and patience is being tested. Yet Europe’s life sciences sector continues to deliver. Innovation doesn’t stop when markets turn; it adapts and matures.

The German pharmaceutical association vfa has updated its ranking of the best locations for industry-sponsored clinical trials. In Europe, Spain retained its top position in 2024, followed by Australia, Germany, the UK, and France.

Radiopharmaceuticals specialist RadioMedix Inc has secured five-year Thorium-228 supply from Van Overeem, strengthening 212Pb production and Targeted Alpha Therapy pipeline development.

One year after the inauguration of Bayer Co.Lab — the open workspace for start-ups in Berlin — it is time to take stock. European Biotechnology News Magazine
spoke with tenants and with Dr Ruth Shah, Head of Bayer Co.Lab Berlin, about the concept, the offering, and the feedback Bayer has received so far.

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Danish Zealand Pharma A/S partners with Chinese start-up OTR Therapeutics Co. Ltd to expand oral obesity pipeline in US$30m upfront deal.

Lilly’s triple weight loss combination therapy retatrutide has shown 28.7% weight loss in Phase 3, but higher discontinuations vs. tirzepatide and semaglutide.

Pfizer’s Tukysa improves progression-free survival in first-line HER2-positive breast cancer, especially in HR-negative patients, with manageable safety. Data were shown at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.