Esmo 2020 – can Alkermes succeed where Nektar failed?
Early signs suggest that Alkermes might have found a therapeutic window with its IL-2-targeting agent, ALKS 4230.
Bristol bets on cytokines again
The company’s deal with Dragonfly shows that disappointments have not eliminated interest in cytokine approaches.
Roche’s next immuno-oncology combo is a big bet on Tigit
Almost in stealth mode the Swiss firm moves to begin a huge pivotal programme rivalling that of the IDO and IL-2 mechanisms.
Nektar’s clearing event clears away $500m
As a US adcom gives the strongest possible indication that oxycodegol won’t be approved, Nektar’s valuation loses 11%.
Morphosys gets a major tafasitamab endorsement
Incyte hands across $750m up front and buys $150m of Morphosys equity for rights to the anti-CD19 project.
A handful of huge gains stand out among mid and small-cap biotechs
Drug makers from across the globe feature in 2019’s list of best performing small biotech stocks, from Galapagos to Daiichi Sankyo to Arrowhead.
