Based on MATTERHORN Phase III trial results which demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful event-free survival benefit If approved, this will be the first and only perioperative immunotherapy-based regimen in this setting AstraZeneca's supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for IMFINZI® (durvalumab) has been accepted and granted Priority Review in the US for the treatment of patients with resectable, early-stage and locally advanced (Stages II, III, IVA) gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants Priority Review to applications for medicines that, if approved, would offer significant improveme

Investment will support AstraZeneca's ambition to reach $80 billion revenue by 2030, with 50% generated in the US Cornerstone of investment is a proposed new multi-billion dollar drug substance manufacturing center focused on chronic diseases in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Company's largest single investment in a facility to date AstraZeneca today announces $50 billion of investment in the United States by 2030, building on America's global leadership in medicines manufacturing and R&D. This investment is expected to create tens of thousands of new, highly skilled direct and indirect jobs across the country powering growth and delivering next generation medicines for patients in A

Longer-term follow up in the FLAURA2 Phase III trial confirms the favorable benefit-risk profile of this combination Overall survival results reinforce TAGRISSO as the backbone therapy in EGFRm lung cancer across stages Positive high-level results from the final overall survival (OS) analysis of the FLAURA2 Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca's TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) with the addition of pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the key secondary endpoint of OS compared to TAGRISSO monotherapy for patients with 1st-line locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-sm

Ninth Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's ENHERTU with the latest based on DESTINY-Breast09 phase 3 trial results Thirteenth Breakthrough Therapy Designation granted by FDA across the oncology portfolio of Daiichi Sankyo ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) in combination with pertuzumab has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) in the U.S. for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer. ENHERTU is a specifically engineered HER2 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and being jointly developed and commercialized by Daiichi S

Baxdrostat demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction of systolic blood pressure compared with placebo Positive high-level results from the BaxHTN Phase III trial showed baxdrostat at two doses (2mg and 1mg) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in mean seated systolic blood pressure (SBP) compared with placebo at 12 weeks. The trial also successfully met all secondary endpoints. Patients with uncontrolled or treatment resistant hypertension received baxdrostat or placebo on top of standard of care. Baxdrostat was generally well tolerated with a favorable safety profile. There are 1.3 billion people worldwide livin

Based on TROPION-Lung05 results and supported by data from TROPION-Lung01 First and only TROP2-directed therapy approved in the US for the treatment of lung cancer DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have received prior EGFR-directed therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DoR). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

Based on TROPION-Lung05 phase 2 trial results and supported by data from the TROPION-Lung01 phase 3 trial Second U.S. approval for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's DATROWAY in less than six months DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have received prior EGFR-directed therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DoR). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinic

The first patient has been dosed in the DESTINY-Endometrial01 phase 3 trial evaluating ENHERTU® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) in combination with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab versus platinum-based chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in combination with pembrolizumab as a first-line therapy in patients with HER2 expressing (IHC 3+/ 2+), mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. DESTINY-Endometrial01 will be conducted in collaboration with The GOG Foundation, Inc. (GOG-F) and the European Network of Gynecological Oncological Trial (ENGOT). ENHERTU is a specifically engineered HER2 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi S

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's ENHERTU plus pertuzumab showed a median progression-free survival greater than three years First trial in more than a decade to demonstrate an improvement in outcomes in the first-line setting for a broad population of patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer Positive results from the DESTINY-Breast09 phase 3 trial showed ENHERTU® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) plus pertuzumab demonstrated a highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to taxane, trastuzumab and pertuzumab (THP) as a first-line treatment in patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer. Results will be

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's ENHERTU plus pertuzumab showed a median progression-free survival greater than three years First trial in more than a decade to demonstrate an improvement in outcomes in the 1st-line setting for a broad population of patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer Positive results from the DESTINY-Breast09 Phase III trial showed ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) plus pertuzumab demonstrated a highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to a taxane, trastuzumab and pertuzumab (THP) as a 1st-line treatment for patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Results

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ROCKVILLE, Md., June 6, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- I-Mab (NASDAQ:IMAB) (the "Company"), a U.S.-based, global biotech company, exclusively focused on the development and potential commercialization of highly differentiated immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Dr. Phillip Dennis as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Dennis, who will join I-Mab effective June 17, 2024, will lead the Company's global clinical development efforts and serve as a member of I-Mab's Executive Leadership Team. "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Phillip Dennis as our Chief Medical

In recognition of Rare Disease Day on February 29, Alexion welcomes people across the country to join the international colourUp4RARE challenge and learn more about the impact of rare diseases on an estimated three million Canadian families MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Alexion Pharma Canada Corp., AstraZeneca's Rare Disease group, is marking Rare Disease Day on February 29 by launching colourUp4RARE. The international campaign aims to raise awareness of how to improve quality of life of people living with rare diseases in Canada, and around the world. Approximately,

NIH data show that globally less than 2% of genetic information being studied today originates from people of African ancestry1 The newly established Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI) will manage the Together for CHANGE initiative, which aims to increase available genomic data for people of African ancestry and enhance representation in STEM careers NASHVILLE, Tenn. and TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WILMINGTON, Del. and BAGSVAERD, Denmark and BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meharry Medical College, along with partners Regeneron Genetics Center® (RGC™), AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Roche, today announced the launch of the Together for CHANGE™ ("Changing Healthcare for

Cristian Massacesi, M.D., Appointed to Replay Board of Directors Cristian Massacesi, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of AstraZeneca and Alexion and Oncology Chief Development Officer of AstraZeneca, to support Replay in advancing genomic medicine and cell therapy pipelineDr. Massacesi brings over 20 years of research and medicines development experience to the Replay Board San Diego, California and London, UK, May 25, 2023 – Replay, a genome writing company reprogramming biology by writing and delivering big DNA, today announced the appointment of Cristian Massacesi, M.D., as a member of its Board of Directors, with immediate effect. Dr. Massacesi is a leading expert in medical oncology, wi

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Baxdrostat demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction of systolic blood pressure compared with placebo Positive high-level results from the BaxHTN Phase III trial showed baxdrostat at two doses (2mg and 1mg) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in mean seated systolic blood pressure (SBP) compared with placebo at 12 weeks. The trial also successfully met all secondary endpoints. Patients with uncontrolled or treatment resistant hypertension received baxdrostat or placebo on top of standard of care. Baxdrostat was generally well tolerated with a favorable safety profile. There are 1.3 billion people worldwide livin

Growth momentum and pipeline delivery set AstraZeneca on a strong trajectory towards 2030 ambition AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary   Q1 2025 % Change       $m Actual CER1       - Product Sales 12,875 6 9       - Alliance Revenue 639 40 42       Product Revenue2 13,514 7 10       Collaboration Revenue 74 64 64       Total Revenue 13,588 7 10       Reported EPS ($) 1.88 34 32       Core3 EPS ($) 2.49 21 21       Key performance elements for Q1 2025 (Growth numbers at constant exchange

STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The Company announced that the Board appointed Louis E. Silverman, who served on the Company's Board from 2014-2022, as a director, effective April 24, 2025. The Company also announced that Aimee S. Weisner, who has served as a director since 2022, has chosen not to stand for re-election to the Board when her term expires at the Company's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders in June. In addition, the Company announced that Wei Jiang, who has served as a director since 2024, has agreed to

Strong momentum in FY 2024 with Total Revenue and Core EPS up 21% and 19% respectively AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary     FY 2024 % Change Q4 2024 % Change $m Actual CERi $m Actual CER - Product Sales 50,938 16 19 13,362 18 19 - Alliance Revenue   2,212 55 55 714 68 69 - Collaboration Revenue 923 56 54 815 >2x >2x Total Revenue   54,073 18 21 14,891 24 25 Reported EPS $4.54 18 29

Upgrade to full year 2024 guidance underpinned by strong underlying growth momentum AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary     9M 2024 % Change Q3 2024 % Change $m Actual CER1 $m Actual CER - Product Sales 37,576 16 19 12,947 18 20 - Alliance Revenue   1,498 49 50 559 48 50 - Collaboration Revenue 108 (66) (66) 59 (39) (40) Total Revenue   39,182 16 19 13,565 18 21 Reported EPS $3.57 11 21

ODD and RPDD granted by the FDA and ODD granted by the European Commission to UCART22 for the treatment of ALLODD granted by the FDA to CLLS52 (alemtuzumab) for ALL treatmentCash position of $273 million as of June 30, 20241; cash runway projection into 2026 NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectis (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CLLS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company using its pioneering gene editing platform to develop life-saving cell and gene therapies, today provided business updates and reported financial results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024. "Over the past months, we have achieved a significant milestone with the granting of ODD designations by

Strong underlying growth supports FY 2024 guidance upgrade, with both Total Revenue and Core EPS now expected to increase by a mid teens percentage at CER1 AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary H1 2024 % Change   Q2 2024 % Change $m Actual CER   $m Actual CER - Product Sales 24,629 15 18   12,452 14 18 - Alliance Revenue   939 50 50   482 42 42 - Collaboration Revenue 49 (78) (78)   4 (98) (98) Total Revenue   25,617 15 18   12,938 13 17

•  Cellectis announced completion of the additional equity investment of $140M by AstraZeneca •  Cash position of $143 million as of March 31, 20241; cash runway projection into 20262 •  Conference call and webcast scheduled for tomorrow, May 29, 2024 at 8:00AM ET / 2:00PM CET NEW YORK, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectis (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CLLS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company using its pioneering gene editing platform to develop life-saving cell and gene therapies, today provided business updates and reported financial results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2024. "We are thrilled to have announced the closing of the additional equity investment of $14

New data for TEZSPIRE and BREZTRI demonstrate AstraZeneca's innovation and commitment to transform care in COPD AstraZeneca will showcase new clinical and real-world data across its leading inhaled, biologic and early science respiratory portfolio at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, in San Diego, CA from May 17 - 22, 2024. The company will present 59 abstracts, including 12 late-breaking posters, with a focus on unmet needs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe asthma and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), as well as other chronic respiratory diseases. Sharon Barr, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D,

Very strong revenue and EPS growth in the first quarter coupled with exciting pipeline delivery AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary     Q1 2024 % Change $m Actual CER1 - Product Sales 12,177 15 18 - Alliance Revenue   457 59 59 - Collaboration Revenue 45 66 66 Total Revenue   12,679 17 19 Reported EPS $1.41 21 30 Core2 EPS $2.06 7 13 Financial performance for Q1 2024 (Growth numbers at CER) Total Revenue up 19% to $12,679m, driven by an 18% increase