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Good morning from Pharma Daily, the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into a range of exciting advancements and strategic moves that are shaping the future of healthcare. Let's start with Pfizer's efforts in pneumococcal vaccination, a testament to the ongoing battle against Streptococcus pneumoniae. With their sights set on expanding protection and combating emerging health threats, Pfizer's initiatives reflect an industry wide commitment to adapt to microbial challenges, potentially enhancing global public health outcomes. Their work underscores the crucial role vaccines play in preventing severe infections and maintaining public health. In other news, Parabilis Medicines is making strides by eyeing public markets to bolster its Phase three tumor drug development. This move highlights the increasing reliance on public funding to advance late stage clinical trials, which are essential for bringing new therapies to patients. Meanwhile, Lilly's acquisition of Engage for $202 million marks a significant expansion into non viral DNA delivery systems. These systems could address traditional gene therapy challenges, promising more effective and safer genetic medicine options. Immunovent recently decided to discontinue its first generation FCRN inhibitor after disappointing Phase three results. This decision illustrates the unpredictable nature of drug development, where clinical evaluations often lead companies to reassess strategies based on trial outcomes. Such pivots are part and parcel of the rigorous scientific process that drives innovation forward. The integration of artificial intelligence in drug discovery is gaining momentum. Insight's $80 million investment to expand its AI driven partnership with Genesis is a clear indication of AI's growing importance in optimizing drug discovery. Similarly, Bristol Myers Squibb's collaboration with Anthropics Claude highlights a broader trend of leveraging AI across R and D processes to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Additionally, Insight's partnership with Edison Scientific to integrate Cosmos AI across R and D workflows exemplifies AI and machine learning's grow role in enhancing oncology drug discovery processes. Enter Orja Bio, a newcomer focusing on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with a $30 million launch fund. Their novel approach to tackling this debilitating condition exemplifies the innovative spirit within smaller biotech firms aiming to address unmet medical needs. Orga Bio's efforts are part of a larger movement in biotech where new entrants are making significant impacts by targeting specific diseases with fresh perspectives. On the regulatory front, Gilead has expanded its partnership with Korean manufacturer yuhon through a $140 million deal for active pharmaceutical ingredients. This strategic move ensures robust supply chains amid evolving regulatory standards and market demands, underscoring the importance of global partnerships in maintaining drug availability and quality. Turning our attention to oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2026 conference is poised to be a significant event for industry professionals. The focus this year includes precision oncology and evolving trial designs, particularly for pancreatic cancer. The complexity of oncology studies demands tailored solutions for efficacy and regulatory compliance, pushing toward more adaptive and patient centric trial designs. City of Hope's participation at ASCO emphasizes collaborative efforts in cancer research, combining cutting edge science with comprehensive patient care to translate breakthroughs into tangible improvements in outcomes. LabCorp's involvement further underscores precision oncology's role through biomarker driven trials and companion diagnostic development. The conversation at ASCO 2026 will also explore the future design of pancreatic cancer trials. By incorporating external controls and real world data, researchers aim to streamline processes and expedite access to new therapies, acknowledging pancreatic cancer's unique challenges in other significant advancements, UCB's Bimselchs showed superior efficacy over Skyrizi in treating psoriatic arthritis during a phase 3 trial. As an IL17A IL17F inhibitor, Bimselx represents a promising biologic therapy option, potentially setting new standards in autoimmune treatment. ROC's voluntary license agreement with medicine's patent pool for Xofluza accessibility highlights efforts towards global health equity, ensuring essential medications reach low and middle income countries. Finally, financial movements such as Mentari Therapeutics reverse merger raise substantial capital for neurological therapies, exemplifying ongoing investment confidence within the sector. These stories collectively illustrate an era marked by scientific innovation, strategic partnerships and technological integration aimed at improving patient care and accelerating drug development pathways. As we continue to explore these advancements on Pharma Daily, stay tuned for more insights into how these developments shape our industry's future. That's all for today's episode of Pharma Daily. Thank you for tuning in. As we navigate through these transformative times in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology,