Alaric has been covering the biopharma industry and health care for more than 14 years. His areas of focus include clinical trials, drug development in hematology-oncology, cell and gene therapy and the industry's growing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University and previously lived in China for three years.

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Priovant Takes Brepocitinib Ahead After CS Success

The company announced positive Phase II results for the JAK1/TYK2 inhibitor in cutaneous sarcoidosis, which has no approved treatments.

Lilly Takes Incretins Beyond Metabolic Diseases Amid Broader Development Push

The drugmaker highlighted a wide array of development programs in its fourth quarter earnings, including moving tirzepatide into multiple inflammatory conditions.

Lilly Expects Good Times For Orforglipron After Oral Wegovy’s Success

The drugmaker’s sales grew by more than 40% for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, with tirzepatide accounting for more than half of annual sales.

Merck Looks Ahead To Phase III-Rich Period As Keytruda Winds Down

The drugmaker announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2025, highlighting significant revenue opportunities ahead across indications.

Real-World Evidence For Erleada Should Help J&J’s Negotiating Position With CMS

The drugmaker presented a real-world, head-to-head analysis of Erleada versus Bayer’s Nubeqa in metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer at the International Prostate Cancer Update.

Quince Therapeutics’ Fruit Spoils As Phase III A-T Study Falls To Ground

The company said the NEAT trial in ataxia telangiectasia did not meet the primary and key secondary endpoints.