AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSwiss Pharma Watch: Novartis reported higher-than-expected Q2 core operating income, with newer medicines helping offset Entresto’s slide as generics bite, and it kept its 2026 outlook. Cancer Tech & IP: The European Patent Office upheld patent protection for SOTIO’s PD-1 immunocytokine SOT201, strengthening its IP position for early-stage cancer work. Cardiology Devices: Vesalio’s randomized NATURE trial of its enVast coronary thrombectomy system was selected for a late-breaking presentation at the ESC Congress in Munich. Biotech Deals: Lonza and Engitix signed a licensing agreement to advance ADC development, while Immitra raised CHF 2.4M to push in-vivo gene editing toward an inherited anemia approach. Public Health & Prevention: India approved its first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, for ages 4–60, marking a major step in dengue prevention. Environment & Health Risks (Switzerland): A Swiss study links rising calima dust events to climate change, and separate reporting says Japanese beetles are spreading to more Swiss regions—prompting new local control measures. Wellness in Zurich: Swissline opened the renovated Labo Spa flagship in Zurich, positioning it as “Swiss” skincare plus hospitality.
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