Rumors have resurfaced that Novartis is looking to shift some of its eye drugs but the Basle-based behemoth tells Scrip it remains committed to in-market products and R&D projects in the ophthalmology space.

Immix collaborates with Israeli research institutions on BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy. NeoImmuneTech/NIAID alliance could pave way for “animal rule” approval in acute radiation syndrome.

The US firm’s lead oligonucleotide asset, ENTR-601-44, has received a clinical hold notice after IND submission, adding to a growing list of companies in the Duchenne space facing setbacks.

Public Company Edition: Prometheus brought in $500m from a follow-on offering after reporting positive mid-stage results for its TL1A inhibitor. Even Novavax, struggling to make money from its COVID-19 vaccine, raised cash in dual offerings, but its valuation dropped significantly afterward.