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Pharma and BioTech Daily

Pharma and BioTech News

Pharma & Biotech Daily is a short, AI-generated, human-supervised briefing on what’s important in pharma and biotech.Each weekday we condense key news on pipelines, deals, regulation and strategy into a quick audio update for people who build, run and invest in life sciences.Produced by OWITH.ai, a boutique AI & data studio. Sponsor the show: https://sponsor.owith.ai

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1:04

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Merck's Acquisition,...

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2025/07/10

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Merck recently made a significant move in the pharmaceutical industry by acquiring Verona for $10 billion, gaining access to the commercial COPD drug Ohtuvayre. This acquisition is viewed as a strategic decision to offset potential revenue loss when the patent for Keytruda expires. In other news, the Supreme Court has suspended an injunction preventing RFK Jr.'s HH...

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1:11

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Legal Battles,...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/07/09

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Medical societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, have filed a lawsuit against RFK Jr. over changes to COVID-19 vaccine policies. They argue that his directive to remove COVID-19 from vaccination guidelines for healthy pregnant women and children puts them at risk of serious illness. Concentra has acquired struggling biotech company Cargo Therapeutics...

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1:17

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Latest in Drug Approvals,...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/07/08

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Kalvista has received approval for the first on-demand hereditary angioedema pill after facing challenges with the FDA. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made significant cuts and rehires at the Department of Health and Human Services. Upcoming biopharma milestones to watch include developments in obesity and rare genetic diseases, as well as therapies targeting ...

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2:08

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Keeping You Informed on the...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/07/07

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.## Breakthrough in Cancer TreatmentExciting news in the world of oncology as a new breakthrough in cancer treatment has been announced. Researchers have discovered a novel therapy that targets specific mutations in cancer cells, leading to significantly improved outcomes for patients. This groundbreaking treatment is set to revolutionize the way we approach cancer c...

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0:51

Pharma and Biotech Daily: RSV Vaccine Expansion,...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/07/04

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed the expanded use of RSV vaccines for people aged 50-59 who are at risk of severe disease, following recommendations from ACIP members he had previously fired. Biogen CEO Chris Viehbacher tried to strike a deal with Sage as the company searched for a way forward after setbacks, but Sage was not interested. In other new...

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1:29

Pharma and Biotech Daily: M&A Surge and Regulatory...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/07/03

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. A judge has suspended mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, ruling that the staff cuts are likely unlawful as the agency does not have the authority to make such changes without Congress. In other news, private equity firms have recently acquired Bluebird Bio, a gene therapy biotech company, raising questions about their motivations. Addition...

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1:14

The Pharma and Biotech Daily: Beckley's Nasal Spray...

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2025/07/02

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Beckley's psychedelic nasal spray, BPL-003, has successfully cleared Phase II trials for treatment-resistant depression, showing robust efficacy data. Analysts predict the asset could reach peak market sales of $1 billion. This paves the way for late-stage development and a proposed merger with atai life sciences. In other news, M&A activity saw a significant i...

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: AbbVie's Acquisition,...

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2025/07/01

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.AbbVie's acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics for $2.1 billion highlights the increasing trend of mergers and acquisitions in the biopharmaceutical industry. This move gives AbbVie access to Capstan's novel in vivo CAR T therapy for autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine has shown promising results, outperforming the current standard shot in adults ...

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Supreme Court Ruling,...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/30

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gilead in an HIV prevention case, leaving decisions on coverage of the pre-exposure prophylaxis drug to a task force led by RFK Jr. A depression drug missed its phase II endpoint but showed positive signals in other areas. The ACIP committee is scrutinizing the safety of mRNA vaccines, while analysts are focusing on safety data pres...

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0:54

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Navigating the Latest News...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/27

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Former FDA official Peter Marks criticized the agency's new risk-based COVID-19 vaccine framework, stating it contradicts the administration's transparency and science standards. The CDC's advisory committee recommended Merck's infant RSV vaccine, and Novavax's approval delay raised concerns about politicization of drug approval processes. Lilly's Verve deal reveale...

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2:07

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Your Essential Dose of...

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2025/06/26

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.The CDC's new vaccine advisors are meeting with an unexpected agenda today, including discussions on topics such as Sanofi and Gilead's protein degrader deals, the FDA's review of Sarepta's gene therapy, and a contentious hearing with RFK Jr. over vaccines. The meeting marks the beginning of a new era for the influential vaccine committee. The FDA has named a psychede...

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0:59

Pharma & Biotech Daily: FDA Leadership Turnover and...

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2025/06/24

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) head, Jacqueline Corrigan-Curay, is leaving the agency in July, becoming the latest in a series of FDA leaders to depart. Eli Lilly is facing concerns about gastrointestinal side effects for their weight loss pill, Orfoglipron, despite brushing off these worries. Vertex's cell therapy for diabetes shows promi...

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1:10

Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty: Updates from the...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/23

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.Nicole Verdun has exited the FDA as CBER director, allowing Vinay Prasad to consolidate power within the agency. Prasad is seen as a stabilizing and trustworthy figure within the rapidly changing FDA, especially since the departure of Peter Marks in late March. Novavax is adapting to regulatory uncertainty following the delayed approval of its next-generation COVID-19...

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0:46

Breaking News in Pharma and Biotech: Gilead's Yeztugo...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/20

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Gilead has received approval for a twice-yearly HIV drug, Lenacapavir, which will be marketed as Yeztugo, potentially redefining the prep market. In other news, biopharma deal premiums show intense negotiations, with Sanofi paying a high premium for Vigil Neuroscience and Novartis acquiring Regulus for $800 million upfront. BioNTech is merging with CureVac after pre...

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1:51

Biotech Buzz: Financial Challenges, Mergers, and...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/19

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Ey's 2025 Biotech Beyond Borders report reveals that over one-third of biotech companies have less than a year of cash left, indicating financial challenges within the industry. The report emphasizes the need for a return to basics for biotech companies. Additionally, industry experts are discussing FDA Commissioner Makary's push to modernize the FDA and speed up re...

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0:46

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Stay Informed on Industry...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/18

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Eli Lilly's acquisition of Verve Therapeutics for $1.3 billion has sparked interest in the gene editing space, with analysts speculating on potential market boosts. Recent M&A activity in the biopharma sector has accelerated, despite challenges from drug pricing policies and tariff threats. In other news, a court order has restored canceled NIH grants, and a CD...

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0:48

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Sarepta's Setback, Sage's...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/17

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world. Sarepta Therapeutics faced a drop in shares due to a second death from acute liver failure in a patient receiving their DMD gene therapy. On the other hand, Sage Therapeutics had a positive outcome with a $795 million acquisition by Supernus, surpassing a bid from Biogen. Meanwhile, Lilly saw promising results in a phase I study of their amylin/tirzepatide combo for ...

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0:58

Vaccine Skeptics, AI Bets, and Industry Challenges:...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/16

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Two new members of Kennedy's revamped CDC vaccine advisory committee, Martin Kulldorff and Robert Malone, have a history of being paid expert witnesses in vaccine cases against Merck. They are known for being vaccine skeptics and have questioned the use of mRNA technology in vaccines. Meanwhile, Moderna has received an expanded label for its mRNA RSV shot, but there...

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The Latest in Pharma and Biotech: CDC Shake-Ups,...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/13

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.The CDC has reinstated around 460 employees who were previously fired, with the rehired staff working on viral disease prevention efforts and sexual health testing labs. This comes amid protests and shake-ups at the agency, including the overhaul of the vaccine advisory committee. Experts are concerned about newly appointed members, some of whom are known anti-vaxxers...

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1:56

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Your Essential Morning...

Pharma and BioTech Daily ·

2025/06/12

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.The American Medical Association is calling for a Senate probe into RFK Jr. after he removed all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory board. They are also urging an immediate reversal of the HHS Secretary's decision. In other news, FDA leaders promise support for gene therapy as it faces challenges, Novo Nordisk invests over $800 million in discovering oral obes...

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