Matchpoint Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of John O’Malley, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer

Matchpoint Therapeutics appointed John O'Malley, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical development of its pipeline of first-in-class oral small molecules for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The appointment follows the company's recent $150M Series B financing. Dr. O'Malley brings extensive immunology expertise from previous roles at CRISPR Therapeutics and Sanofi.

10/14/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Novartis advances multiple sclerosis innovation with late-breaking remibrutinib and broad portfolio data at MSToronto2026

Novartis will present Phase III REMODEL-1/-2 trial results for remibrutinib, an oral BTK inhibitor for relapsing multiple sclerosis, at MSToronto2026. The company will also showcase expanded evidence for Kesimpta (ofatumumab) across multiple studies including pediatric MS, treatment-naive patients, and pregnancy/breastfeeding outcomes. An investor call will follow the remibrutinib data presentation.

10/07/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Sironax Named to Fierce Biotech’s “Fierce 15” List of the Most Innovative and Promising Private Biotechs of 2026

Sironax, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has been recognized by Fierce Biotech as one of the 15 most innovative and promising private biotech companies of 2026. The company is advancing clinical-stage programs including SIR2501 (SARM1 inhibitor), SIR4156 (NAMPT activator), and SIR9900 (RIPK1 inhibitor) for neurodegenerative, metabolic, inflammatory, and immunological diseases. Sironax recently acquired a brain delivery platform to address blood-brain barrier challenges.

10/05/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Europe Cancer Metabolism Based Therapeutics Market Forecast to 2035 by Modality, Route, Indication, and Therapy Sales | 25.3% CAGR Drives an $8.54 Billion Opportunity

Europe's cancer metabolism-based therapeutics market is projected to grow from $1.12 billion in 2026 to $8.54 billion by 2035, representing a 25.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by Europe's high cancer burden, advances in molecular profiling, precision oncology adoption, and regulatory validation. Small molecules and oral administration routes dominate, with breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer as leading indications. Key players include AstraZeneca, Bayer, Novartis, Roche, and Servier.

10/02/2026, 4:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

Autoimmune CAR T Safety Events Reshape Rheumatologist Sentiment, but Autologous CAR T Retains Lead, According to Spherix Global Insights

Following trial pauses by Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb due to safety concerns, rheumatologist confidence in autologous CAR T dropped significantly from 7.5 to 5.2 on a 10-point scale. Despite this, autologous CAR T retained its lead among immune reset modalities at 49% preference. Systemic sclerosis emerged as the clearest near-term opportunity, while delivery infrastructure and safety evidence are now critical differentiators for market adoption.

10/01/2026, 1:53 PM • GlobeNewswire

Royalty Pharma Owns a Piece of 16 Blockbuster Drugs -- Is the Stock a Buy?

Royalty Pharma (RPRX) offers investors diversified exposure to blockbuster drugs through a unique royalty-based investment model. With strong returns on invested capital (14.9% average ROIC), ownership in 16 blockbuster drugs, and analyst forecasts suggesting significant multiple expansion potential, the stock appears undervalued despite a 50% year-to-date surge. However, risks include share dilution and increasing competition in the pharma royalty space.

10/01/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Bone Metastasis in Solid Tumors Market Insights, Epidemiology, and 7MM Forecast - 2036 | Precision Oncology and Radiopharmaceuticals Unlock New Growth Opportunities

The bone metastasis in solid tumors market is expected to expand from 2026-2036 across seven major markets, driven by rising cancer survival rates, improved diagnostics, and growing demand for targeted therapies and radiopharmaceuticals. The market is characterized by established treatments like denosumab and zoledronic acid, with emerging therapies including cabozantinib and radioligand treatments. Key unmet needs include limited disease-modifying therapies, persistent skeletal complications, and lack of validated biomarkers for treatment selection.

09/30/2026, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Global Autoimmune Disease Therapeutics Market is Predicted to Cross USD 60 Billion by 2034 | DelveInsight

The global autoimmune disease therapeutics market is projected to grow from USD 133 billion in 2025 to USD 255 billion by 2034, with an 8% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising prevalence of autoimmune disorders, increasing adoption of biologics and targeted therapies, advancements in precision medicine, and expanding biosimilar availability. North America leads with 44% market share, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Key players include AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, and Roche.

09/24/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Co-development Deals in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 2016-2026 | Pharmaceutical Co-Development Deals Reshape R&D Strategies as Companies Share Risk, Costs and Commercial Opportunities

A comprehensive market research report analyzing co-development deals in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology from 2016-2026 has been released. The report covers deal structures, financial terms, the top 25 most active dealmakers, and provides access to actual SEC-filed contract documents. Co-development partnerships are highlighted as a strategic approach for companies to share R&D costs, risks, and commercial opportunities while accelerating product development timelines.

09/22/2026, 10:59 AM • GlobeNewswire

Psoriatic Arthritis Market Landscape: 6 Key Late-Stage Drugs Set to Drive Future Growth | DelveInsight

The psoriatic arthritis market is expected to expand significantly through 2036 driven by emerging late-stage therapies from major pharmaceutical companies. Key drugs in development include tildrakizumab (Sun Pharma), sonelokimab (MoonLake), icotrokinra (Johnson & Johnson), zasocitinib (Takeda), izokibep (Affibody Medical), and vunakizumab (Suzhou Suncadia). These novel biologic and oral small-molecule therapies aim to address unmet needs among patients with inadequate responses to existing treatments.

09/21/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Novartis receives positive CHMP opinion for Cosentyx® in polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)

The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for Novartis's Cosentyx (secukinumab) for treating polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) in adults. If approved, it would be the first IL-17A inhibitor licensed in Europe for PMR, offering an alternative to long-term steroid therapy. The recommendation is based on Phase III REPLENISH trial data showing Cosentyx doubled sustained remission rates and provided steroid-sparing effects compared to placebo, with a safety profile consistent with its established use in other autoimmune diseases.

09/18/2026, 10:51 AM • GlobeNewswire

Autoimmune Disease Therapeutics Market Set for Growth Through 2034 as Biologics, Precision Medicine and Pipeline Innovation Reshape the Competitive Landscape

The global autoimmune disease therapeutics market is projected to grow from USD 132.75 billion in 2025 to USD 254.60 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.5%. Growth is driven by rising autoimmune disease diagnoses, increased adoption of biologics and targeted oral therapies, biosimilar expansion, and emerging cell and gene therapies. Biologics dominate with 66% market share, TNF inhibitors lead drug classes at 29%, and rheumatoid arthritis accounts for 34% of revenue. North America holds 44% regional share while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest.

09/17/2026, 6:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Market Set for Expansion Through 2036, Fueled by Treatment Innovation and Rising Patient Demand

The CAR T-cell therapy market for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is projected to grow at a 7% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, reaching from a 2025 valuation of $3.20 billion across seven major markets. Growth is driven by broader clinical adoption, new indications, earlier-line use, and innovation in autologous and allogeneic platforms. The U.S. dominates with $1.90 billion in 2025 market value, while diffuse large B-cell lymphoma represents the largest patient population with approximately 78,000 cases across the markets.

09/16/2026, 4:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Market Set for Strong Growth Through 2036, Driven by Next-Generation Innovation and Expanding Patient Access

The CAR-T cell therapy market for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is projected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, reaching from $300 million in 2025. The market is driven by approved therapies like KYMRIAH, TECARTUS, and AUCATZYL, with emerging innovations including allogeneic platforms and CD7-targeting therapies. Key challenges include relapse rates, manufacturing complexity, and toxicity management, while opportunities exist in earlier treatment lines and off-the-shelf platforms.

09/16/2026, 4:54 AM • GlobeNewswire

World’s largest vision award goes to Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel

Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel have been awarded the 2026 António Champalimaud Vision Award worth EUR 1 million for their groundbreaking research in vision restoration, particularly through optogenetic therapies. Their work has successfully demonstrated the ability to partially restore visual function in blind patients with retinitis pigmentosa, marking a major advancement in treating vision loss.

09/15/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire