Dexter Yan
Senior Reporter
Shanghai-based Dexter Yan is a senior writer covering China’s surging pharma industry on the APAC Pharma news team. With a keen interest in commercial activities taking place around the clock, he is always on the lookout for opportunities to keep readers better informed of any developments in the field.
Latest From Dexter Yan
Shanghai Kick-Starts New Consortium To Develop First-In-Class Cancer Drugs
A concerted effort to mobilize the pharma industry, research organizations and state-backed healthcare venture capital firms is under way in Shanghai.
Asia Deal Watch: Hansoh Teams Up With OliX On SIRNA Therapies
Among other Asia deals, Takeda adds to pair of recent gene therapy tie-ups with a CNS-focused cell therapy partnership with Immusoft; earlier it licensed ex-US rights to JCR’s Hunter syndrome drug.
Coronavirus Update: Brii Files US EUA For Antibody Combo
Chinese venture Brii seeks US emergency authorization for its antibody combo, as Chugai aims for wider use of its antibody cocktail in Japan and two other Chinese firms link up on an oral antiviral.
Transcenta Among Chinese Biotechs Raising Funds Through Public Offerings, Private Financings
A combined $447.2m are raised through a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) and venture capital and private equity deals.
Coronavirus Update: China Firms Form mRNA Vaccine JV
Two Chinese firms join forces to develop mRNA vaccines; UK and India resolve issues over the travel of vaccinated individuals; and Scrip speaks to the CEO of a Canadian firm developing mRNA vaccines.
Chinese Investors Wary Of In-Licensing-Only Biotechs After IPO Setback
The torpedoed IPO application of a Shanghai-based biotech has already triggered a ripple of unease among venture capitalists in China, with some signaling suspension of investment in similar ventures.