The French drugmaker is banking on the wealth of expertise that Houman Ashrafian brings as both a scientist and biotech entrepreneur to drive forward its R&D efforts.

Bristol and Regeneron sign separate cell therapy technology pacts, plus deals involving Takeda/ImmunoGen, Serina/AgeX, Cybin/Small Pharma, Taiho/Phost’in, Royalty/Ferring and Aardvark/GRI Bio.

In this month’s Digital Health Roundup, Medtech Insight’s Marion Webb looks back at ADA 2023 highlights and her interviews with diabetes company execs. Reed Miller discusses his Cardio Conversation with Volta Medical and Hannah Daniel discusses the FDA’s Clinical Decision Support Software final guidance.

Private Company Edition: Fewer biotech companies raised venture capital in the second quarter, but the amount of capital raised was on par with the first quarter. Also, former BMS R&D exec Rupert Vessey joined Flagship Pioneering, two new VC funds emerged and Septerna raised a $150m series B round.