Biologic Drugs in Development

In part two of an interview, Daniel Delubac, iOrganBio CEO, explains how digitized, in-vitro human biology models aim to improve preclinical drug testing.

AI-driven human cell models aim to replace animal testing and deliver more accurate, data-driven insights, says iOrganBio CEO Daniel Delubac ahead of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

EU approval of a prefilled Shingrix syringe streamlines vaccine delivery, while Phase III data position bepirovirsen as a potential functional cure for hepatitis B.

China’s authorization of GSK’s Nucala (mepolizumab) for treating COPD signals regulatory momentum for precision respiratory medicines in the country.

The company’s Phase III setrusumab trials in osteogenesis imperfecta missed fracture endpoints but showed strong bone density gains.

Key 2025 FDA draft and final guidances emphasize the modernization of biotech regulations, acceleration of rare-disease therapies, and streamlining of biosimilar pathways.

This past year in biologics was marked by clinical trends, manufacturing scalability, and regulatory acceleration for antibody therapeutics.

Norgine has gained regional rights to Vir Biotechnology’s hepatitis delta drug pairing, strengthening late-stage antiviral development across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

European regulators authorize AstraZeneca’s anifrolumab pen for lupus, reinforcing industry momentum toward self-injected biologics and decentralized immunology care.

Fondazione and Orphan Therapeutics outline a US access model for Waskyra, highlighting new approaches to manufacturing, distribution, and sustainability.

Charles River has launched a second cohort to speed CGT innovation with technical guidance and scalable manufacturing support.

The new GSK–Oxford BioTherapeutics partnership capitalizes on proteomics-driven oncology target discovery for advancing antibody therapeutics development.

FDA’s approval of the first Wiskott-Aldrich gene therapy signals a shift in manufacturing and regulatory standards for rare-disease CGTs.

FDA’s clearance of a chemically enhanced stem cell therapy for severe aplastic anemia drives forward cell therapy development and manufacturing innovation.

Priority review, RMAT, and breakthrough status were key regulatory actions intensely accelerating advanced next-gen therapy development in 2025.

Under the expanded agreement, the companies are targeting amyloid removal strategies to address unmet needs in rare diseases.

siRNA-based cell reprogramming shows potential to improve metabolic health with durable effects, signaling a notable development for future therapeutic strategies.

RxCelerate and Constructive Bio will combine programmable biology with integrated discovery tools to speed engineered biologics for hard-to-treat diseases.

The company demonstrates advances in glioma hydrogel, high-concentration biologics, and nanoencorafenib licensing, impacting drug delivery strategies.

At AAPS PharmSci 360, Kelly Donovan says tailored analytical strategies are necessary for reducing development delay risks.

Non-parenteral alternatives for biologics remain a clinical imperative and a formidable challenge.

By licensing Talicia to priority markets, RedHill targets growing antibiotic resistance to the cancer-associated H. pylori bacteria with an FDA-approved, fixed-dose therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune’s iza-bren shows promising efficacy and safety in EGFR-mutant NSCLC after TKI and chemotherapy, backed by data from global and China-based trials.