Increased R&D spending, program acquisitions and a soaring headcount – Regeneron has seen significant growth over the past 5 years. The company is focused on marrying its antibody technologies with its expanding cell and gene therapy pipeline. 

2seventy bio sold full rights to a hemophilia A program and in vivo gene editing technology to partner Novo Nordisk.

Private Company Edition: J.P. Morgan raised more than $500m in its first venture fund and the Africa Health Security Investment Plan gained $2bn. Also, Marea launched with $190m, Iambic’s series B expanded to $150m, InduPro raised an $85m series A and Elion closed an $81m series B.

Emergent BioSolutions, Harm Reduction Therapetuics, Hikma, Teva and other drug manufacturers commit to increased supply of naloxone and nalmefene in meeting with ]White House Office of National Drug Control.