Companies claim their technologies provide more precise editing as they raise funds, but CRISPR companies remain in the lead.

Astellas Pharma US accounts for roughly one-third of the parent company’s annual revenues with a growing focus on immuno-oncology. The unit’s president discusses lessons from the pandemic, racial disparities in health care and business development.

Private Company Watch: Neuron23, Neurogene and Locanabio each raised $100m or more, highlighting increased investor interest in novel approaches to neurological diseases. Also, CRO dMed raised $100m and MinervaX brought in $57m for its vaccine to protect newborns. 

Inrebic, Celgene’s myelofibrosis treatment, and Yuflyma, Celltrion’s high-concentration adalimumab biosimilar, are among the latest new drugs that have been recommended for approval for use across the EU. Meanwhile, TETEC has withdrawn its EU marketing application for Artobend.