AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBiotech Breakthroughs: Praxis Precision Medicines won FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for elsunersen in SCN2A-related seizures, while Atsena Therapeutics dosed its first Phase 3 patient in the LIGHTHOUSE trial for X-linked retinoschisis and Taysha Gene Therapies reported completion of dosing in its REVEAL pivotal Rett program. Clinical Trial Momentum: Verrica Pharmaceuticals dosed its first U.S. patient in COVE-3 for YCANTH common warts, and BrainsWay expanded Deep TMS SWIFT coverage to 57M+ covered lives. Regulatory & Access Moves: Medidata launched an Academic Site Advisory Board to reduce operational friction at research hospitals, and a Neurology® publication standardized CIDP management terms to align care and trials. Tech & Industry: Refinity secured an exclusive license from PNNL to convert olefins from waste plastics for SAF and other fuels, while Xeriant advanced NEXBOARD commercialization after Class A fire and NFPA 286 certification. AI/Policy & Global Collaboration: Malaysia and China pledged deeper STI cooperation spanning AI, biotech, green tech, and advanced materials, and G7 leaders issued a critical-minerals supply-chain declaration aimed at resilience.
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