NEW DELHI, Sept. 22, 2025 -- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) recently announced the launch of Apollo Athenaa – Asia's First Dedicated Cancer Centre for Women, located in E2-E3, Defence Colony, New Delhi. The centre was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, in the presence of Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group; Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, New Delhi; Shri Neeraj Basoya, Member of the Legislative Assembly; Ms. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, AHEL; and Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Group Oncology, AH
GUANG'AN, China, Sept. 22, 2025 -- PHASE Scientific International Limited ("PHASE Scientific") today announced the official launch of the world's largest clinical study for urine-based cervical cancer (HPV) screening, with the first site established in Guang'an, Sichuan Province, China. This study is led by Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, with participation from West China Guang'an Hospital of Sichuan University and technical and diagnostic support by PHASE Scientific. The study applies PHASE Scientific's proprietary PHASiFY™ urine-based DNA concent
HONG KONG, Sept. 22, 2025 -- Akeso Inc. (9926.HK) has announced that the first patient has been dosed in its registrational Phase II study (AK130-202), evaluating AK130, a fully independently developed TIGIT/TGF-β bifunctional antibody fusion protein, in combination with ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody), for treating locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer in patients who have failed up to two prior lines of systemic therapy. AK130 is the world's first and only TIGIT/TGF-β bifunctional antibody fusion protein in registrational clinical development. The initiation of
NANJING, China, Sept. 22, 2025 -- Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co., Ltd. ("Leads Biolabs" or the "Company", Stock Code: 9887.HK) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its first-in-human Investigational New Drug (IND) application for LBL-047 on September 19, 2025. LBL-047 is a bispecific fusion protein composed of a humanized anti-blood dendritic cell antigen 2 (BDCA2) antibody and an engineered transmembrane activator and CAML interactor (TACI) ectodomain independently developed by Leads Biolabs. There are currently no approved clinical trials of
- The gastrointestinal (GI) tolerability of ASC47 in combination with semaglutide was significantly better than placebo in combination with semaglutide (semaglutide monotherapy). The incidence of vomiting was 6.7% in ASC47 in combination with semaglutide group compared to 57.1% in the semaglutide monotherapy group. - Ultra-long-acting subcutaneous (SQ) depot formulation of ASC47 demonstrated a lower rebound effect after treatment discontinuation compared to the semaglutide monotherapy group, supporting the potential use of once-monthly ASC47 as a maintenance therapy.&n
SHANGHAI and OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 -- Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd. (688062.SH) and Aditum Bio today announced the launch of Kalexo Bio, a new company formed in conjunction with an exclusive global license agreement to develop 2MW7141, a novel dual-target siRNA candidate for lipid management in patients with dyslipidemia and for the prevention of high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events. Aditum Bio will provide funding for Kalexo Bio, and the parties will collaborate to advance 2MW7141 into clinical development. Kalexo Bio was founded by Aditu
EYLUXVI® is the second biosimilar approved for Alteogen following the launch of the Herceptin® biosimilar in China through its partner Qilu Pharmaceutical. DAEJEON, South Korea, Sept. 17, 2025 -- Alteogen Inc. (KOSDAQ:196170) announced today that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for EYLUXVI® (code name: ALT-L9), an Eylea® biosimilar co-developed by its subsidiary, Alteogen Biologics. EYLUXVI® is Alteogen's second approved biosimilar, following the approval of the Herceptin® biosimilar, further expanding Alteogen's biosimi
HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2025 -- Amid the global surge in rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the healthcare sector is entering a critical phase of intelligent transformation. As a vital tool in clinical diagnosis, ultrasound imaging has long been plagued by issues such as low efficiency, inconsistent diagnostic standards, and insufficient AI model accuracy. These challenges urgently call for technological breakthroughs and industrial collaboration. Against this backdrop, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation (HKISI), Ch
WUXI, China, Sept. 17, 2025 -- WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced that three of its manufacturing facilities in Wuxi – MFG1, MFG2, and DP5 – have received GMP certification from Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu (TITCK). This marks the first GMP inspection conducted by Turkey's TITCK at WuXi Biologics. Achieving the certification underscores the company's commitment to upholding stringent international quality standards across its global network. During the five-day onsite inspection
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 17, 2025 -- Kexing Biopharm announced that its investigational Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes has successfully completed a Type II Drug Master File (DMF) registration with the U.S. FDA. Exosomes, as a next-generation bioactive carrier, boast unique advantages such as low immunogenicity, strong tissue penetration, and potential for targeted modification, offering immense promise for medical applications. However, the technical barriers and research challenges in Exosome development place them at the forefront of complexity among bioact