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Weekly Roundup: The latest in first-in-class biotech and medtech

Hansa Biopharma announced the closing of €115 million licensing transaction with SERB Pharmaceuticals for Idefirix in Europe and MENA Hansa Biopharma AB and SERB S.A. announced that the required regulatory approvals have been obtained and that the previously announced €115 million exclusive licensing transaction with SERB has closed. The company also announced that Maria Törnsén, […]

Poolbeg Pharma plc – POLB 001 patent granted in South Africa for the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia and severe influenza

Patent decision strengthens Poolbeg’s intellectual property portfolio 30 June 2026 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a core focus on transforming the cancer immunotherapy field, announces it has received notification of the official decision to grant Poolbeg’s Immunomodulator II patent in South Africa, providing protection for POLB 001 for the prevention of hypercytokinaemia and […]

Weekly Roundup: Appointments and new perspectives

Hansa Biopharma appointed Adam Cutler as new Chief Financial Officer Hansa Biopharma AB announced the appointment of Adam Cutler as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Committee, effective June 22, 2026.  Adam succeeds Evan Ballantyne, who has served as CFO since 2024. Evan will continue in the role until June […]

Kither Biotech successfully completes Phase 1 clinical trial of KIT2014, a novel inhaled peptide therapy for respiratory diseases

First-in-human Phase 1 study in 56 healthy participants demonstrated KIT2014’s safety and tolerability KIT2014 is being developed as an inhalation therapy for respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), non-CF bronchiectasis (NCFB) and cystic fibrosis (CF) KIT2014’s unique mode of action improves respiratory symptoms by promoting bronchodilation and reducing lung inflammation   Turin, Italy […]

Poolbeg Pharma plc – Decision to grant European Patent received for POLB 001 in cancer immunotherapy-induced CRS

Major milestone will provide IP protection in key European markets, strengthening global patent portfolio 16 June 2026 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a core focus on transforming the cancer immunotherapy field, announces that it has received formal notification of the decision to grant for its POLB 001 cancer immunotherapy-induced […]

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