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Junshi Biosciences and Coherus Report Positive JUPITER-02 Trial Results for NPC Treatment
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Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd (HKG: 1877, SHA: 688180) and its US partner Coherus BioSciences Inc., (NASDAQ: CHRS) have announced positive findings from the final analysis of overall survival (OS) in the pivotal Phase III JUPITER-02 (NCT03581786) clinical study. The study assessed the programmed death-1 inhibitor Tuoyi (toripalimab) as a…
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Eyenovia Partners with Formosa Pharmaceuticals for Ophthalmic Therapeutics
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US-based Eyenovia Inc., (NASDAQ: EYEN) has announced a strategic development and collaboration agreement with Taiwan-based Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc., (TPE: 6838). The partnership aims to combine Eyenovia’s Optejet dispensing technology with Formosa’s unique APNT nanoparticle formulation platform, potentially leading to the development of new topical ophthalmic therapeutics that employ the Optejet…
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Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Gains NMPA Approval for SHR-A1921 Clinical Study
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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 600276) has announced receiving the go-ahead from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to carry out an open, multi-center Phase Ib/II clinical study for its injectable pipeline candidate SHR-A1921 combined with adebrelimab (SHR-1316) in advanced solid tumors. This marks a significant step in the development of…
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Grand Pharma Completes First Atrial Fibrillation Treatment with HeartLight X3
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China-based Grand Pharmaceutical Group Limited (HKG: 0512) has announced the successful completion of the first clinical treatment of an atrial fibrillation patient using its first-in-class HeartLight X3 laser ablation platform. The procedure was carried out at the Hainan branch of Shanghai’s Ruijin Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the company’s…
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Zelgen’s ZG2001 and ZG0895 Clinical Trials Approved by NMPA
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Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd (SHA: 688266) has announced that separate clinical trial filings for its Category 1 product candidates ZG2001 and ZG0895 have both been accepted for review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China. This marks a significant milestone in the development of these innovative drug…
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Innovent Biologics Initiates Phase II Study for IBI311 in Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy
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China-based Innovent Biologics Inc., (HKG: 1801) has announced the first patient dosing in a Phase II clinical study for its IBI311, a recombinant anti-insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) monoclonal antibody, in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO). IBI311 is an IGF-1R-targeting monoclonal antibody independently developed by Innovent, marking a significant step in the…
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Hygea Medtech Secures Series D Funding for Oncology Device Expansion
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Hygea Medical Technology Co., Ltd, a leading minimally invasive device maker for oncology indications based in Beijing, has reportedly raised “hundreds of millions” of renminbi in a Series D financing round. This significant funding round was led by In Capital, with contributions from Banyan Pacific Capital, Huajin Capital, Qiandao Investment…
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CTI Acquires Vectoring Pharmatech to Expand Pharmacy CMC Research
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China-based Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd (CTI), a leading third-party testing and qualification services provider, has announced the 100% acquisition of compatriot firm Vectoring Pharmatech Ltd. This strategic move is designed to enhance CTI’s business layout in the pharmacy CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) research field. No financial details…
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Shenzhen United Family Hospital Partners with GBA Medical Delegation
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Shenzhen United Family Hospital has struck a partnership with a medical delegation from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), aimed at accelerating high-quality healthcare development and medical exchanges in the region. This collaboration is a significant step towards enhancing the healthcare ecosystem in the GBA. Shenzhen United Family Hospital:…
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Vincentage Raises RMB 100 Million for Innovative Drug Development
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Suzhou-based new drug developer Vincentage has reportedly raised close to RMB 100 million (USD 14.6 million) in its latest financing round. This significant funding will be used to accelerate clinical studies and regulatory filings for multiple innovative drugs, particularly oral small molecule GLP-1RA drugs, as well as to develop new…
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Sequanta and Grandomics Collaborate on Ultra-High Throughput Sequencing Lab
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Sequanta Technologies, a multi-omics research and clinical service provider based in Shanghai, and Grandomics Biosciences Co., Ltd, a Beijing-based biotech specializing in applying bioinformatics, genomics, and cutting-edge internet technologies to clinical medicine and personal health, have signed a long-term collaboration agreement. The partnership aims to integrate short-read sequencing and long-read…
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Luzhu Biotech Files for IPO in Hong Kong, Sponsored by CICC
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Beijing Luzhu Biotechnology Co., Ltd, a leading human vaccine and therapeutic biologics maker, has made another initial public offering (IPO) filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, sponsored by CICC. This marks the company’s second attempt at going public on the bourse, following the failure of its first IPO attempt…
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Mindray Launches First Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System, TE Air
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China-based medical device firm Mindray (SHE: 300760) has announced the market launch of the firm’s first wireless handheld ultrasound system, branded TE Air. This innovative device represents a historic breakthrough in image quality, integrating professional-level imaging into a compact and lightweight wireless system for ease of use in various medical…
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Harbour BioMed Licenses HBM7008 to Cullinan Oncology for US Development
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Harbour BioMed (HBM), which operates out of the Netherlands, the United States, and Suzhou, China, has announced a licensing agreement with US firm Cullinan Oncology, Inc. The deal grants Cullinan exclusive rights to develop and commercialize HBM7008 in the United States (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico). This…
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Kangtai Biological Begins Phase I Trial for Tetravalent Influenza Vaccine
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China-based Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co., Ltd (SHE: 300601) has announced the first subject enrollment in a Phase I clinical study for its tetravalent influenza virus split vaccine. This marks a significant step in the development of a vaccine designed to provide broader protection against influenza, particularly for individuals aged…
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Jiangsu Recbio Completes First Tranche Enrollment for Shingles Vaccine REC610
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China-based Jiangsu Recbio Technology Co., Ltd has announced the completion of the first tranche of subject enrollment in a clinical study for its novel adjuvanted recombinant shingles vaccine, REC610. This milestone marks a significant step in the development of a vaccine designed to provide enhanced protection against shingles, particularly for…
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Beijing Wantai Initiates Phase I Study for 20-Valent Pneumonia Vaccine
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China-based Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co., Ltd (SHA: 603392) has announced the initiation and first subject enrollment in a Phase I clinical study for its 20-valent pneumonia vaccine. This marks a significant step in the development of a vaccine designed to provide broader protection against pneumonia. Vaccine Development and…
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Gracell Biotechnologies Gains IND Approval for GC012F in China
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Gracell Biotechnologies has reported receiving Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) for its chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell candidate GC012F. The dual BCMA/CD19-targeted therapy is set to be assessed in treating relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM), marking a significant step in the development…
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ThinmedTech Partners with West China Hospital for CKD Digital Therapy
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ThinmedTech, a chronic disease clinical management solution provider based in Chongqing, has struck a partnership with West China Hospital. The collaboration aims to work together on medical research and product transformation in the area of “chronic kidney disease (CKD) sodium restriction digital therapy.” This partnership marks a significant step in…
