Poland is slowly expanding beyond its position as a central European generics hub. More established companies are adding innovative medicine pipelines and a small number of biotechs are making international deals.

Insights from Day Four of the BIO International Convention include FDA commissioner Califf on the state of real-world evidence and how it impacts IRA negotiations, Roche's interest in cardiovascular/metabolic assets, Merck's plans in immunology, and industry's rising interest in neuropsychiatry. 

Insights from Day Four of the BIO International Convention include FDA commissioner Califf on the state of real-world evidence and how it impacts IRA negotiations, Roche's interest in cardiovascular/metabolic assets, Merck's plans in immunology, and industry's rising interest in neuropsychiatry. 

Private Company Edition: Attovia will advance two anti-IL-31 programs with its $105m in series B funding, while ImmuNext secured $575m in a Royalty Pharma deal for its Sanofi-partnered drug. Also, Bluejay and Aardvark raised $182m and $85m, respectively, in series C rounds.