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May 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM

TFG-001, A Novel 3D Neural Microtissue Cell Therapy, Demonstrates Superior Functionality and Reinnervation for Parkinson’s Disease

BORDEAUX, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TreeFrog Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine biotech company developing next-generation cell therapies, today announced that it will present new preclinical data on TFG-001 at the 7th World Parkinson’s Conference. TFG-001, a 3D neural microtissue cell therapy, demonstrated rapid dopamine release and extensive graft-derived reinnervation across multiple advanced translational Parkinson’s disease models—supporting its potential as a best-in-class candidate. Th...
May 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Gilead’s Hepcludex® (bulevirtide-gmod), the First and Only Approved Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV)

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Hepcludex® (bulevirtide-gmod) 8.5 mg for the treatment of adults living with chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection, making it the first and only approved treatment for HDV in the United States. The FDA granted accelerated approval to Hepcludex based on reductions in HDV RNA and normalization of alanine aminotrans...
May 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM

Eurofins Scientific SE: Director/PDMR Shareholding

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eurofins Scientific SE (EUFI.PA) (Paris:ERF) has received various notifications of dealing from Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (“PDMR”). The notification of Dealing Form for each PDMR can be found below. This notification is made in accordance with the European Market Abuse Regulation. NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM   1. Details of the per...
May 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM

Galderma Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Differin® Epiduo® Acne Gel Prescription-to-OTC Switch

ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Differin® Epiduo® Acne Gel (Adapalene 0.1% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Acne Treatment) for over-the-counter (OTC) use in ages 12 years and older, marking a significant Prescription-to-OTC transition in acne care. This milestone represents yet another example of Galderma’s unique Integrated Dermatology stra...
May 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM

HealthNet and AndHealth Celebrate Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting at Barrington Location, Improving Medication Access Across Central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthNet and AndHealth celebrated the ribbon cutting of the newly opened HealthNet Pharmacy this week, marking a major investment in affordable pharmacy access, integrated specialty care, and medication support services for patients across Central Indiana. The new pharmacy is located inside HealthNet Specialty Care at Barrington Health & Dental Center on Indianapolis’ east side and expands the organization’s ability to serve patients facing rising barri...
May 22, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Avanzanite Bioscience’s Partner Agios Announces PYRUKYND® (mitapivat) Approval in the European Union for Adults with Thalassaemia

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avanzanite Bioscience B.V., a rapidly growing commercial-stage European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, today reported that its partner, Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts focused on delivering innovative medicines for patients with rare diseases, announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for PYRUKYND® (mitapivat)...
May 22, 2026 at 10:16 AM

DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) approved in the US as first TROP2-directed antibody drug conjugate for 1st-line treatment of patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer who are not PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor candidates

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2026 — AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who are not candidates for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy. The approval follows Priority Review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on results from the TROPION-Breast02 Phase III trial which were presented at the 2025 European Societ...
May 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM

PharmaEssentia to Present New Clinical Data Supporting the Use of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b in Essential Thrombocythemia at ASCO and EHA 2026

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced five upcoming presentations at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and European Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Congress. The ASCO annual meeting will be held...
May 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Datroway® Approved in the U.S. as First TROP2 Directed Antibody Drug Conjugate for First-Line Treatment of Patients with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer Who Are Not PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Candidates

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and AstraZeneca’s (LSE/STO/NYSE: AZN) Datroway® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) who are not candidates for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy. Datroway is a specifically engineered TROP2 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo and being jointly developed and commercialized by Daiichi Sank...
May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Schrödinger Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schrödinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) today reported that on May 18, 2026, the company granted (i) a non-statutory stock option to purchase 1,875 shares of the company’s common stock to one newly hired employee and (ii) restricted stock units (RSUs) with respect to 18,766 shares of the company’s common stock to seven newly hired employees. These grants were made pursuant to the company’s 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, were approved by the compensation committee of...
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