Moderna has announced that the FDA has approved mRESVIA (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV infection. The approval was granted under a breakthrough therapy designation and marks the second approved mRNA product from Moderna which has filed […]

Biogen has agreed to acquire Human Immunology Biosciences (HI-Bio) for $1.15 billion upfront and up to $650 million in potential milestone payments. HI-Bio is a privately-held clinical-stage biotech focused on targeted therapies for patients with severe immune-mediated diseases. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and is currently […]

Vaccine developer Novavax has entered into an agreement with Sanofi that includes: a co-exclusive license to co-commercialize Novavax’s current COVID-19 vaccine worldwide; a sole license to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in combination with Sanofi’s flu vaccines; and a non-exclusive license to use Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine in combination with non-flu vaccines. Outside of the collaboration, each […]

Mariana Oncology of Watertown has announced it will be acquired by Novartis for $1 billion upfront and up to $750 million in potential milestone payments. The acquisition brings together Mariana Oncology’s innovative radiopharmaceutical pipeline and platform with the proven clinical development and commercialization expertise of Novartis. Mariana Oncology has developed a robust portfolio of novel […]

Waltham-based Deciphera Pharmaceuticals has announced it is being acquired by Japan’s ONO Pharmaceutical Company for $2.4 billion. Deciphera is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing new cancer medicines and brings specialized R&D and development capabilities in kinase drug discovery, well-established commercial and sales platforms in the United States and Europe, and global clinical development capabilities. The acquisition is […]

Vertex has announced it plans to acquire Seattle biotech Alpine Immune Sciences for $65 per share or approximately $4.9 billion in cash. Alpine is focused on discovering and developing innovative, protein-based immunotherapies. The transaction was unanimously approved by both the Vertex and Alpine Boards of Directors and is anticipated to close later this quarter. Alpine’s […]