Novartis says it is expanding how India contributes to its global drug development. The company is shifting more early stage research to India while doubling down on innovative medicines. With plans to bring additional new medicines to market soon, the move signals deeper long term commitment to India’s healthcare ecosystem and its workforce.
Johnson & Johnson says it’s using artificial intelligence to accelerate multiple stages of drug development. The firm reports that AI has halved the time to identify promising new drug candidates. It also says AI is streamlining manufacturing and significantly reducing the time required to prepare regulatory documentation, potentially shortening the path from concept to approval.
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Eli Lilly plans to acquire Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion to develop a potential new oral treatment for myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer. The company expects key clinical data in 2026 and intends to rapidly advance the program into larger trials, aiming to add another targeted option for patients and specialists.
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