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In Search Of Rare Disease Treatments, Nonprofits Can Lead the Charge

 
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Nonprofits are finding new ways to address market gaps and develop treatments for rare diseases with little commercial attraction.

Podcast: JPM Tracked And Unpacked

 

In the latest episode of the In Vivo podcast, Citeline’s expert panel of reporters and analysts unpack the biggest deals, trends and innovations following the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Medtechs Tell Incoming German Coaltion: Elevate POC, Tackle Reimbursement, Drive Digital Change

 
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Improving reimbursement and integrating digital process across health care should be two priorities for the incoming German coalition, says Martin Walger, chief executive of the IVD industry association, the VDGH, in part two of his interview with In Vivo.

Beyond Biosimilars: Novel Approaches To Treat Wet AMD

 
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Beyond the cost savings of biosimilars, the true evolution in wet AMD treatment is happening by companies developing next-generation therapies that aim to reduce injection burden, introduce novel mechanisms, and potentially alter disease progression.


Deals In Depth, January 2025

 
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Ten $1bn+ alliances were penned in January, and two exceeded $2bn.

Financing Quarterly Statistics, Q4 2024

 
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During Q4, biopharmas brought in an aggregate $16.8bn in financing and device company fundraising totaled $2.3bn; while in vitro diagnostic firms and research tools players raised $294m.

German Election 2025: Market Access And EU IVD Regulation In Focus For Medtechs Ahead Of Poll

 
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Lawmaking in Germany came to a halt after the federal election was called, meaning cardiovascular detection and pharmacy legislation were put on hold. In part one of a two-part interview on key themes for industry, Martin Walger, chief executive of the IVDs industry association, the VDGH, lays out the hopes and fears of IVD companies in the run up to the late February vote.

Japan In 2025: Policy Give, Pricing Take Set To Continue

 
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While Japan looks set to further improve policies to support ventures and ease market entry this year, these will contrast with ongoing reimbursement price controls.


As The Dust Settles, What Can We Learn From The J&J Vs. Auris Case?

 
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In September last year, J&J lost a court case surrounding its 2019 purchase of Auris health, and was ordered to pay over $1bn in damages. Reactions to the potentially precedent-setting news were harsh and quick. In Vivo spoke to legal, M&A and BD experts from across the medtech industry to learn more about the true impacts.

Inside Recursion’s Pipeline: Najat Khan On AI, Data Science And Biotech Innovation

 
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In Vivo caught up with Najat Khan, chief R&D and commercial officer at Recursion since mid-2024, about her new roles, the special combination with Exscientia and the company's clinical pipeline.

How Novo’s Acquisition Of Catalent Cleared European Regulators

 

Now that one of the most controversial pharma M&As of 2024 has closed, did overtures to concerned customers and extended prenotification discussions help Novo and Catalent seal the deal?

Beyond CPAP: Apnimed’s Potential To Transform Sleep Apnea Management

 
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Boston-area biotech Apnimed expects Phase III readouts for its obstructive sleep apnea combination drug by May. Patients with OSA are desperate for a pill to treat the condition, and GLP-1 agonists are only part of the solution.


Mixed Bag For Biopharma Funding In 2025: Dispatches From J.P. Morgan, Biotech Showcase

 
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The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase revealed what investors are really thinking about the health of the capital markets this year.

Roche’s Cardiometabolic Head Has Lilly and Novo In His Crosshairs

 
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Manu Chakravarthy, Roche’s head of the resurrected cardiometabolic division, lays out his four-pillared strategy to place the company in direct competition with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

BioBytes: AI-Related Deals In Q4 ‘24

 
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The last quarter of 2024 was flush with venture financings for biotechs finding novel ways to incorporate AI into their processes.

Only Half Of 2024’s Biggest Launches Belong To Big Pharma

 

Just a handful of big pharma approvals of 2024 are tipped to be multi-billion dollar blockbusters. Even though it is still early days for these drugs, the pull of M&A is looking increasingly strong for big pharma as more smaller firms go it alone.


Global Regulator Action To Improve Diversity In Clinical Trials

 
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As efforts to improve diversity in clinical trials gain momentum globally, regulators in the UK, the EU, Canada, Australia and Japan were asked about their efforts to support representative enrolment. 

2024 Drug Launches Reflect A Breakout Year For Liver Disease

 

The year’s new drugs included the first drug approved for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and two drugs for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

Podcast: Pre-JPM Biotech Dealmaking Panel

 
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As we enter 2025, In Vivo convened a group of biotech executives for a wide-ranging conversation about dealmaking this year and the challenges and opportunities for companies in the cardiometabolic, longevity, radiopharmaceuticals and cancer spaces. Essential listening before JPM.

La French Touch: How France Has Built a Reputation for Excellence In Medtech

 

France’s medtech sector is strong, growing and innovative. In Vivo spoke to several French medtech leaders about the unique features and pitfalls their industry may face.