Oteseconazole prevented recurrent VVC in two Phase III studies but Phase III data in acute treatment of VVC episodes in women with RVVC, also due this month, are needed to file for US FDA approval in the first half of 2021.

A collaboration between Novo and Fauna will look at animal hibernation and genetic sequencing for hints toward novel therapies for obesity. Pfizer will use Insilico’s machine learning technology in target validation.

Scynexis highlights enrollment exceeding expectations in Phase III VVC trials; Daré prepares to enter Phase III to treat BV.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in January 2018.