Pharma and Biotech Daily: CAR T Therapy Expansion, Lung Fibrosis Drug Success, and More!

Pharma and BioTech Daily

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking to broaden the use of its CAR T cell therapy, Breyanzi, to address marginal zone lymphoma as a strategy to offset losses from exclusivity. In other news, Boehringer Ingelheim has seen promising results in a Phase III trial for its lung fibrosis drug, randomilast, aimed at progressive pulmonary fibrosis. However, Pliant has experienced a stock decline following the halt of its Phase IIb/III study for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Additionally, Vertex has received FDA approval for its non-opioid pain treatment, while AbbVie has secured approval for a new antibiotic. Bain's acquisition of Tanabe for $3.3 billion is also making headlines. Regeneron is currently in a legal battle with Sanofi over the Dupixent pact, and Equillium's itolizumab is undergoing testing against Humira for ulcerative colitis. On the horizon, Acelyrin and Alumis are joining forces to address immune-mediated diseases, while Eisai is seeking subq approval for Leqembi due to sluggish US sales. Job opportunities are available at ATCC, AbbVie, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Dren Bio.