A2 Biotherapeutics has secured $80m in funding to advance its pipeline of CAR-T cell therapies for solid tumour cancers.

Light Horse’s CEO said the biotech’s initial focus will be on “high-value and historically challenging” oncology targets.

Synaffix adds to the flurry of ADC dealmaking as it partners with Boehringer and Mitsubishi Tanabe with deals announced on the same day.

Financing was co-led by Forbion and General Atlantic, with participants including RA Capital Management, OrbiMed, and Lilly Asia Ventures.

The EC has approved the extension of Stallergenes Greer’s Palforzia for the treatment of peanut allergy in toddlers.

Aspect Biosystems has secured $115m in a Series B financing round to advance the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutics.

Orna will receive a $65m upfront payment and is eligible to receive potential milestone payments and royalties.

The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) has developed clinical-grade induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that meet GMP protocols.

GSK has gained US FDA breakthrough therapy designation for GSK'227 to treat adults with relapsed or refractory osteosarcoma.

Araris will use its linker technology to generate multi-warhead ADCs for “undisclosed targets” provided by Chugai.

As part of the agreement, Sanofi will provide Alloy with upfront license fees and near-term preclinical milestone payments up to $27.5m.

China's National Medical Products Administration has granted expanded approval to MSD's GARDASIL for use in males aged nine to 26 years.