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<ul><li>Biopharma was heavily pressured by the appointment of Dr. Vinay Prasad as the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) head and concerns over Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing.</li><li>The group is again wary of the FDA with Prasad overseeing the regulation of biologics, including vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and blood supply.</li><li>While not anti-vaccine, Prasad’s ideology is closer to RFK Jr. than former CBER head Peter Marks.</li></ul>

Biopharma was heavily pressured by the appointment of Dr. Vinay Prasad as the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) head and concerns over Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing.The group is again wary of the FDA with Prasad overseeing the regulation of biologics, including vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and blood supply.While not anti-vaccine, Prasad’s ideology is closer to RFK Jr. than former CBER head Peter Marks.

Biopharma Week in Review - New CBER Head and MFN Headlines Renew Prior Fears

<ul><li>Market uncertainty and further disruptions at health agencies led to continued divergence between SMID-cap and large biopharma, as investors sought shelter in lower- <span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">risk, higher-quality names. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">Trump nominees, Martin Makary for </span>the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya for the NIH, appeared on course for Senate confirmations after relatively uncontentious hearings, but both provided little confidence that they would stop or reverse the draconian changes at these agencies.</li><li>NIH grant funding has not resumed despite a judge ruling against the cuts. RFK Jr. changed his stance on the measles outbreak, from not unusual to deeply concerned, as the second death occurred in an unvaccinated adult.</li></ul>

Market uncertainty and further disruptions at health agencies led to continued divergence between SMID-cap and large biopharma, as investors sought shelter in lower- risk, higher-quality names. Trump nominees, Martin Makary for the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya for the NIH, appeared on course for Senate confirmations after relatively uncontentious hearings, but both provided little confidence that they would stop or reverse the draconian changes at these agencies.NIH grant funding has not resumed despite a judge ruling against the cuts. RFK Jr. changed his stance on the measles outbreak, from not unusual to deeply concerned, as the second death occurred in an unvaccinated adult.

Biopharma Week in Review - March 10, 2025

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<li>We review last week’s biopharma news for meaningful clinical data, regulatory updates, research innovation, and M&amp;A.</li>
<li>Last week, BMY received landmark antipsychotic approval, while BHVN finally scored a win in rare genetic SCA.</li>
<li>AMGN had approvable data in atopic dermatitis and gMG, but not enough to dethrone REGN and ARGX. </li>
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We review last week’s biopharma news for meaningful clinical data, regulatory updates, research innovation, and M&amp;A.
Last week, BMY received landmark antipsychotic approval, while BHVN finally scored a win in rare genetic SCA.
AMGN had approvable data in atopic dermatitis and gMG, but not enough to dethrone REGN and ARGX. 


Biopharma Week in Review - September 30, 2024

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Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company. The Company focuses on the development and commercialization of biological therapies for the treatment of duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and other rare disorders. Capricor Therapeutics serves healthcare sector in the United States and Canada.

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Biopharma Week in Review - New CBER Head and MFN Headlines Renew Prior Fears

Biopharma was heavily pressured by the appointment of Dr. Vinay Prasad as the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) head and...

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Biopharma Week in Review - March 10, 2025

Market uncertainty and further disruptions at health agencies led to continued divergence between SMID-cap and large biopharma, as investors sought...

Water Tower Research

Biopharma Week in Review - September 30, 2024

We review last week’s biopharma news for meaningful clinical data, regulatory updates, research innovation, and M&A. Last week, BMY received...

Water Tower Research

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