GE HealthCare builds on a century of innovation to shape the future of radiology at RSNA 2025




GE HealthCare builds on a century of innovation to shape the future of radiology at RSNA 2025

• The company will showcase a wave of transformative innovations designed to address the most pressing challenges in healthcare, spanning the care journey across smart devices and drugs throughout disease states enabled by cloud and AI solutions.
• GE HealthCare has invested more than $3B in R&D since 2022, delivering an innovation renaissance across disease states to advance precision care.

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At this year’s Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 2025 Annual Meeting, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) will showcase a wave of significant innovations grounded by its legacy and deep, global commitment to advancing precision care. For more than a century, GE HealthCare has stood at the intersection of medicine and technology—helping clinicians see more, understand more, and do more for their patients. What began with some of the world’s earliest technology innovations in medical imaging has evolved into a strong, global focus to advancing precision care.

Solving industry challenges

Radiology departments worldwide are facing unprecedented pressure. In the coming years, healthcare providers are expected to encounter several critical challenges, including a shortage of qualified staff, rising demand for imaging services, rapid technological advancements, and the urgent need to improve operational efficiency across care settings.¹ Amid these challenges, GE HealthCare is developing cloud-based and AI-enabled innovations aimed at helping providers and clinicians turn data into actionable insights, deliver precise diagnoses and treatment plans faster than before, and help hospitals boost their efficiency.

At RSNA 2025, GE HealthCare will showcase more than 40 technology innovations that merge state-of-the-art imaging device technology with advanced digital, computational and AI capabilities and are designed to address these challenges head-on: from AI-enabled imaging systems that are designed to reduce cognitive load and automate routine tasks, to structured reporting tools that can streamline workflows and improve data consistency.

“As we shape the future of care, our commitment remains clear: to deliver transformative technologies that empower clinicians, drive efficiencies, and help improve patient outcomes across multiple care pathways,” said Peter Arduini, CEO of GE HealthCare. “We start by listening to our customers, and work backwards from their challenges, then develop truly differentiated products and solutions to meet their needs today and into the future.”

Key products driving GE HealthCare’s innovation renaissance

GE HealthCare is delivering bold new solutions designed to elevate patient care and enhance the clinician experience. Since 2022, GE HealthCare has invested more than $3 billion in research and development, fueling a wave of innovation across equipment, radiopharmaceuticals and cloud and AI-enabled solutions. This year at RSNA, GE HealthCare will demonstrate new and recently announced innovations, including:

• Photonova™ Spectra² (510(k) pending with the U.S. FDA; not available for sale): The new photon counting CT (PCCT) system with advanced AI algorithms,³ marks a major milestone in the company’s decades-long history in CT innovation. Built on GE HealthCare’s proprietary Deep Silicon detector technology, Photonova Spectra is designed to deliver remarkable spectral and spatial resolution for ultra-high-definition (UHD) imaging with wide coverage, seeking to enable fast acquisition speeds, precise visualization of anatomical structures and enhanced material separation. This system is designed to maximize the vast amounts of data provided, harnessing up to 50 times more data than conventional CT⁴ to enable advanced reconstruction techniques and precise outputs with the aim of supporting enhanced clinical decision-making and smooth workflows.
• Next-gen SIGNA MRI technology (510(k) pending at the U.S FDA; not available for sale): These technologies are designed to enhance precision diagnosis for clinicians. The innovations include:
  • SIGNA™ Bolt⁵ aims to bring to market our most advanced high-field, clinical wide bore 3.0T MRI system and is seeking to combine ultra-high gradient performance, intelligent digital RF architecture, and sustainable design to deliver precision imaging, fast workflows, and seamless clinical-to-research flexibility, all with exceptionally low energy consumption and operational costs.
  • SIGNA™ Sprint with Freelium™⁶ aims to broaden access to sustainable and equitable MRI technology. With less than 1% helium usage compared to conventional magnets, Freelium is designed to provide effortless sustainability without compromising clinical and operational efficiency.
  • Both are powered by SIGNA™ One⁷, an AI-powered workflow platform designed to improve the imaging experience by combining precision with simplicity.
• Pristina™ Recon DL: This solution is GE HealthCare’s advanced 3D mammography reconstruction technology—the first to combine deep learning with iterative reconstruction to provide outstanding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) image quality at a low patient radiation dose. Pristina Recon DL is an enhancement to GE HealthCare’s Pristina Via™ system. Pristina Via with Recon DL mammography system offers high clinical confidence and efficient workflows with exceptional patient experience.
• Vivid™ Pioneer: GE HealthCare’s most advanced and adaptive cardiovascular ultrasound platform. With one-click optimization, AI automation tools, simplified user interface and a lighter, compact, battery supported system, Vivid Pioneer is designed for extraordinary imaging, workflow, and comfort.
• Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F 18) injection: FDA-approved PET MPI agent for adult patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease to evaluate myocardial ischemia and infarction; higher diagnostic efficacy versus SPECT, exercise-stress PET enabled by a longer half-life, and ready-to-use unit dose to support adoption. Flyrcado is expected to reach a substantial number of cardiac PET centers in the U.S. as adoption continues. CMS traditional pass-through status (effective Apr 1, 2025) supports access in HOPD settings. U.S. audiences only.
• Definium Pace Select ET: An advanced floor-mounted digital X-ray system designed to deliver high-image quality and optimize efficiency in highly demanding environments while enhancing access and affordability. The system solves for many technologist challenges today by automating manual, repetitive steps and helping to reducing physical strain. The system leverages AI to help ensure accurate patient positioning and consistent image quality across various clinical conditions while streamlining the technologist workflow to maximize the patient experience and throughput.

GE HealthCare is at the forefront of developing advanced AI- and cloud-enabled capabilities to help improve workflow efficiency for radiologists. Key highlights this year include:

• Genesis™ Radiology Workspace⁸ anchored by Genesis Viewer (510(k) pending at the U.S FDA; not available for sale):⁹ Software that is designed to be an ultra-fast diagnostic, zero-footprint viewer – streamlining radiology workflows and aiming to enhance patient care while being fully accessible from any location. Genesis Viewer is part of the GE HealthCare’s Genesis™ Radiology Workspace to help radiologists streamline their workflows. The next-generation solution is designed to transform radiology workflows, unify the user experience, and empower radiologists with great efficiency and precision.
• 100 FDA-authorized AI-enabled solutions: GE HealthCare leads the industry in artificial intelligence innovation, topping the FDA’s list for the most AI-enabled device authorizations of any medical device company this year. These solutions are helping to transform clinical workflows, supporting fast and precise decision-making, and expanding access to high-quality care.

“For more than 125 years, GE HealthCare has pioneered technologies that transform patient care. And while we celebrate our heritage, we remain focused on what lies ahead: a future where care is more personalized, connected, and intelligent than ever before,” said Roland Rott, CEO and President of Imaging at GE HealthCare. “This year at RSNA, our new innovations continue that tradition, empowering clinicians and advancing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare.”

A legacy rooted in discovery

GE HealthCare has been shaping the future of healthcare for more than a century. From the invention of the first x-ray tube still in use in modern day imaging equipment to today’s innovation renaissance, its led advances that redefine diagnostic imaging and how clinicians treat and care for patients. The company’s presence at every RSNA since its inception in 1914 reflects an enduring commitment to advance radiology and support the imaging community.

This year, GE HealthCare commemorates a series of transformative achievements that have shaped the landscape of medical imaging and patient care:

• Sixty years of mammography: Since 1965, GE HealthCare has led mammography innovation—from developing the first dedicated X-ray machine to digital, 3D, and AI-powered technologies that enable early accurate diagnoses. This ongoing commitment to women’s health empowers clinicians and aims to improve outcomes worldwide.
• Twenty-five years of PET/CT: Since introducing the world’s first commercially available PET/CT system in 2001—an innovation that would redefine diagnostic imaging and help transform patient care—GE HealthCare has expanded access and helped elevate precision medicine across care pathways. By combining functional and anatomical imaging, PET/CT has become an essential tool for clinicians, helping them detect, stage, and monitor cancer with greater accuracy and confidence.
• A legacy of industry firsts: GE HealthCare’s history is marked by groundbreaking achievements, including the development of the first full body CT scanner, the commercialization of magnetic resonance imaging (MR), the introduction of the first color pocket-size handheld ultrasound, Vscan, in 2010, and Flyrcado in 2024, a first-of-its kind PET molecular imaging agent for diagnosing and assessing coronary artery disease, a significant game-changing innovation for nuclear cardiology. Each innovation is designed to set new standards for patient care and clinical excellence.

Strategic collaborations driving innovation

GE HealthCare’s commitment to advancing patient care goes beyond research and development—it’s strengthened by strategic collaborations and acquisitions that accelerate innovation. In the past year, the company has strengthened its portfolio to include:

• MIM Software, which enhances GE HealthCare’s ability to provide advanced imaging analytics, visualization, and workflow solutions
• Spectronic Medical, delivering innovations that aim to enhance radiation oncology planning
• icometrix, which further expands GE HealthCare’s leadership in AI-enabled precision imaging, facilitating neurological disorder diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression

For more information on GE HealthCare and these innovative solutions at RSNA, visit booth 7334, explore the press kit, or the RSNA 2025 events page.

Important Safety Information and Usage of Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F 18) injection

Indications and Usage

FLYRCADO is a radioactive diagnostic drug indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) under rest or stress (pharmacologic or exercise) in adult patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) to evaluate for myocardial ischemia and infarction.

Contraindications

None

Warnings and Precautions

• Risk associated with exercise or pharmacologic stress: Patients evaluated with exercise or pharmacologic stress may experience serious adverse reactions such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, hypotension, bronchoconstriction, stroke, and seizure. Perform stress testing in the setting where cardiac resuscitation equipment and trained staff are readily available. When pharmacologic stress is selected as an alternative to exercise, perform the procedure in accordance with the pharmacologic stress agent’s prescribing information.
• Radiation risks: FLYRCADO contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure to patients and health care providers. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void.

Adverse Reactions

• Most common adverse reactions occurring during FLYRCADO PET MPI under rest and stress (pharmacologic or exercise) (incidence ≥ 2%) are dyspnea, headache, angina pectoris, chest pain, fatigue, ST segment changes, flushing, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and arrhythmia.

Use in Specific Populations

• Pregnancy
  • There are no data on use of flurpiridaz F 18 in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. If considering FLYRCADO administration to a pregnant woman, inform the patient about the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the radiation dose from flurpiridaz F 18 and the gestational timing of exposure.
  • FLYRCADO contains ethanol (a maximum daily dose of 337 mg anhydrous ethanol). If considering FLYRCADO administration to a pregnant woman, inform the patient about the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with ethanol exposure during pregnancy.
• Lactation
  • Temporarily discontinue breastfeeding. A lactating woman should pump and discard breastmilk for at least 8 hours after FLYRCADO administration.
• Pediatric Use
  • Safety and effectiveness of FLYRCADO in pediatric patients have not been established.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact GE HealthCare at 800-654-0118 (option 2 then option 1) or by email at GPV.drugsafety@gehealthcare.com or FDA at 800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

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About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.

GE HealthCare is a trusted partner and leading global healthcare solutions provider, innovating medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and integrated, cloud-first AI-enabled solutions, services and data analytics. We aim to make hospitals and health systems more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 125 years, GE HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across care pathways. Together, our Imaging, Advanced Visualization Solutions, Patient Care Solutions and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care from screening and diagnosis to therapy and monitoring. We are a $19.7 billion business with approximately 53,000 colleagues working to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

GE HealthCare is proud to be among 2025 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™.

Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Insights for the latest news, or visit our website https://www.gehealthcare.com for more information.

¹ Elizabeth H. Dibble et al. “Workforce Shortage and Strategies for Mitigation: Results from the 2022 ACR/Radiology Business Management Association Workforce Survey.” Journal of the American College of Radiology 22, no. 5 (2025): 573–576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2025.01.xxx.

² Photonova Spectra is 510(k)-pending with the U.S. FDA. Not CE Marked. Not available for sale in the United States, Europe, Canada, or any other region.

³ Enhanced Boundary for PCCT is 510(k)-pending with the U.S. FDA. Not CE Marked. Not available for sale in the United States, Europe, Canada, or any other region.

⁴ When compared to Revolution Apex Elite.

⁵ SIGNA Bolt is 510(k) pending at U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale.

⁶ SIGNA Sprint with Freelium is a sealed configuration of SIGNA Sprint Select. SIGNA Sprint Select is 510(k) pending at U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale.

⁷ SIGNA One is 510(k) pending with the U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale.

⁸ Genesis Radiology Workspace consists of Genesis View, Enterprise Archive, Workflow Manager and App Orchestrator.

⁹ Genesis Viewer is 510(k) Pending at the U.S. FDA; not available for sale.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Catherine Carter

Senior Communications Manager

GE HealthCare

+1 414 396-1439

Catherine.Carter@gehealthcare.com

GE HealthCare unveils next-generation SIGNA MRI technology, aiming to boost efficiency, enhance patient experience, and advance sustainability




GE HealthCare unveils next-generation SIGNA MRI technology, aiming to boost efficiency, enhance patient experience, and advance sustainability

• SIGNA Bolt¹, a new 3T MRI scanner, is designed with a next-gen gradient system engineered to support precision diagnostics, clinical efficiency, and advanced research capability.
• SIGNA Sprint with Freelium,² a new sealed magnet MRI system, seeks to reimagine 1.5T MRI by combining a sustainable design with remarkable image quality, and operational autonomy to expand access to MR.
• Both new systems, 510(k) pending at the U.S. FDA, are powered by SIGNA One³, an ecosystem of AI-driven workflow solutions designed to reduce inefficiencies and support MRI exams from plan to scan and beyond.

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced the 510(k) submissions to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking clearance for next-generation SIGNA™ MRI technology. Unveiled at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2025 Annual Meeting, these differentiated solutions are part of a wave of new GE HealthCare innovations aimed at tackling some of the most complex challenges in healthcare. Designed to enhance precision diagnosis for clinicians and help clinicians improve patient outcomes, the new technologies include GE HealthCare’s⁴ 1.5T MRI system, both equipped with an AI-powered workflow platform designed for end-to-end exam efficiency.

With imaging needs outpacing the radiologist workforce⁵, leading to longer wait times, burnout and delays in diagnosis, many departments are struggling to keep pace. At the same time, aging equipment and flat reimbursement rates are pushing providers to seek smarter, more sustainable solutions.

“The urgency for greater access, efficiency and precision in MRI has never been greater. We’ve listened to clinicians who are seeking smarter, more sustainable technologies to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s needs,” said Kelly Londy, President & CEO, MR, GE HealthCare. “With the introduction of our advanced SIGNA lineup, we’re delivering on a bold vision for MRI — one that intentionally puts smarter technology to work for clinicians and patients alike to make MRI more intuitive, more efficient, and more impactful in everyday care.”

SIGNA™ Bolt: Aiming to translate innovative discoveries and complex exams into everyday patient care

SIGNA Bolt⁶ aims to bring to market our most advanced high-field, clinical wide bore 3.0T MRI system and is seeking to combine ultra-high gradient performance, intelligent digital radio frequency (RF) architecture, and sustainable design to deliver precision imaging, fast workflows, and seamless clinical-to-research flexibility, all with exceptionally low energy consumption and operational costs.

SIGNA Bolt is designed to include:

• The power needed to deliver diagnostic quality in everyday scans with outstanding gradient and RF performance for both research and clinical applications
• Next-gen AI-enabled workflow of SIGNA One in combination with deep learning applications that are designed to enable accelerated examination times
• Deep-learning based advanced applications that aim to enhance diagnostic capabilities
• End-to-end clinical pathway solutions from planning to reporting for neurology and oncology
• Advanced developer toolkits to simplify research

SIGNA™ Sprint with Freelium™: Designed to be purposefully helium-free without compromising on clinical or operational efficiency

SIGNA Sprint with Freelium⁷ aims to broaden access to sustainable and equitable MRI technology. With less than 1% helium usage⁸, Freelium is designed to provide effortless sustainability without compromising clinical and operational efficiency.

Engineered for excellence, the SIGNA Sprint with Freelium 1.5T system is designed to support remarkable image quality through exceptional homogeneity, high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and image clarity. Integrated with deep learning solutions, including AIR™ Recon DL and Sonic DL with wide coverage of anatomies and clinical applications, the system aims to provide consistent clarity and diagnostic confidence.

Designed with flexibility in mind, its Freelium ventless magnet is designed to allow installation virtually anywhere – from inside hospitals to remote regions, expanding access to advanced MR capabilities for more patients and communities. SIGNA Sprint with Freelium features two levels of operational autonomy to empower radiology departments: Scanning Autonomy with SIGNA One Interface, an intuitive user interface aiming to simplify scanning for all levels of technologist experience, and Autoramp with intelligent sensors designed to support automated magnet recovery and supporting system uptime without the need for a field engineer.

SIGNA ™ Sprint with Freelium is designed to include:

• A design that uses less than 1% helium versus conventional designs⁹ with no additional power or cooling required
• MR magnet installation virtually anywhere – from inside hospitals to remote regions that need more access to advanced MR capabilities, due to its ventless design
• Exceptional homogeneity¹⁰ designed for impressive image quality and diagnostic capability

SIGNA One¹¹: Aiming to reduce inefficiencies with a new, AI-powered MRI workflow platform

A next-gen, AI-powered workflow platform that is designed to improve the imaging experience by combining precision with simplicity, SIGNA One offers five innovations at its core designed to streamline operations and elevate clinical confidence.

“We’re dedicated to making every interaction smooth, fast and patient centric by using predictive technology that boosts efficiency,” said Bryan Mock, PhD, General Manager, Global Product Segment, Premium MR, GE HealthCare. “SIGNA One technology is designed to simplify and improve the efficiency of experienced users, while aiming to shorten the learning curve for new users. Regardless of a users’ experience level, SIGNA One aims to liberate users from inefficiencies at every stage of the MR imaging process.”

SIGNA ™ One is designed to include¹²:

• An intuitive user experience that may help reduce training time and aims to boost productivity while aiming to shorten the learning curve for new and less experienced users
• The SIGNA One Table, designed to enhance patient comfort and simplify patient transport
• Fully automated SIGNA One Camera with In-Room Console live feed, AI-enabled landmark localization and patient positioning verification, with real-time visual guidance on a touchscreen display — aiming to improve speed and accuracy of patient setup
• Contactless respiratory and peripheral gating designed to capture physiological data effortlessly, regardless of patient orientation and without the need for external devices
• High-resolution, In-Room Consoles empowering technologists with simple patient setup control, aiming to minimize interruptions and maximizing throughput

GE HealthCare is integrating with NVIDIA technology to enhance the performance and intelligence of its MR products by utilizing NVIDIA GPUs to accelerate the development of deep learning reconstruction models. Accelerated by NVIDIA’s RTX product line and programmed with the new SIGNA One MRI Workflow solutions and advanced deep learning tools that are designed to elevate the user and patient experience, SIGNA Bolt and SIGNA Sprint with Freelium are designed to provide powerful imaging techniques for tailored patient care.

Learn more about these and other GE HealthCare MRI technologies at GE HealthCare’s booth #7334 at RSNA’s annual meeting in Chicago through Dec. 4.

About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.

GE HealthCare is a trusted partner and leading global healthcare solutions provider, innovating medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and integrated, cloud-first AI-enabled solutions, services and data analytics. We aim to make hospitals and health systems more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 125 years, GE HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across care pathways. Together, our Imaging, Advanced Visualization Solutions, Patient Care Solutions and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care from screening and diagnosis to therapy and monitoring. We are a $19.7 billion business with approximately 53,000 colleagues working to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

GE HealthCare is proud to be among 2025 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™.

Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Insights for the latest news, or visit our website https://www.gehealthcare.com for more information.

¹ SIGNA Bolt is 510(k) pending at U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale.

² SIGNA Sprint with Freelium is a configuration of SIGNA Sprint Select. SIGNA Sprint Select is 510(k) pending at U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale.

³ SIGNA One is 510(k) pending with the U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale.

⁴ Helium-free: Helium is permanently enclosed in the magnet.

⁵ Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, 2025.

⁶ SIGNA Bolt is 510(k) pending at U.S. FDA. Not CE marked, not available for sale.

⁷ SIGNA Sprint with Freelium is a sealed configuration of SIGNA Sprint Select, 510(k) pending at the U.S. FDA. Not CE marked, not available for sale.

⁸ Compared to conventional magnets.

⁹ Helium-free: Helium is permanently enclosed in the magnet

¹⁰ as conventional IPM magnet.

¹¹ SIGNA One represents features of SIGNA Bolt and SIGNA Sprint Select which are 510(k) pending at U.S. FDA. Not yet CE marked. Not available for sale.

¹² All features may not be included in all system configurations.

Contacts

GE HealthCare Media Contact:
Katie Scrivano

M +1 262-215-5281

Katherine.Scrivano@gehealthcare.com

Fifty Countries Strong: AHF ‘Keeping the Promise’ on World AIDS Day




Fifty Countries Strong: AHF ‘Keeping the Promise’ on World AIDS Day

M.O.U. cements Bangladesh as AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s newest country

Global nonprofit cares for over 2.7 million people worldwide; adds Tennessee and Michigan to U.S. roster

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To mark World AIDS Day 2025, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will hold major commemorative concerts and events in early December across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas to emphasize that the work to end HIV/AIDS is far from over—underscored by the 1.3 million new infections that still occur globally each year.

World AIDS Day is observed annually on Dec. 1. AHF’s observances will promote HIV prevention, testing, condom access, treatment, and care, while demonstrating solidarity with people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS.

This year’s commemorations also coincide with a historic milestone for AHF: reaching operations in 50 countries worldwide, an extraordinary achievement since the organization first launched its global programs in 2002 in South Africa and Uganda. The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (M.O.U) between AHF and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh cements that country as AHF’s newest.

“50 countries and 2.7 million lives in care: a remarkable accomplishment, one reached thanks to the dedication of thousands of AHF staff, volunteers, board members and with clients and patients who place their trust, and care, in our hands each day,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein. “However, in true AHF fashion we are not resting on our laurels. The global public health system is profoundly broken and must be repaired. STDs are at pandemic levels and being ignored. Too many patients are not retained in care. The responsibility of bringing as many people as possible into the lifeboat of care remains staggering but is a challenge AHF will continue to take on.”

In the United States, AHF also celebrates the addition of two states to its roster: Tennessee, where it recently opened a new AHF Healthcare Center in Memphis; and Michigan, where it just started operations and began treatment in Detroit. This brings AHF’s U.S. roster to include 19 states, Washington, D.C., as well as Puerto Rico. Over the past several years, the range of AHF services has also expanded to include food, shelter, disaster relief and wellness services.

Despite decades of progress in the fight against HIV, around 40 million people worldwide are living with the virus, with women and girls representing more than half of those affected. Stigma and discrimination continue to prevent many from accessing essential care, while key populations face significant barriers to treatment. These challenges are compounded by chronic underfunding of the global HIV response, highlighting the urgent need for sustained HIV/AIDS financing—including full funding of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. AHF’s global World AIDS Day events will highlight these persistent gaps and reinforce the importance of keeping HIV/AIDS at the forefront of national and global public health priorities.

“This World AIDS Day reminds us that the fight against HIV is far from over. Millions of people still face barriers to testing, treatment, and ongoing care, while stigma and high drug prices put lifesaving tools out of reach,” said Terri Ford, AHF Chief of Global Advocacy & Policy. “Expanding access to prevention, including condoms and new innovations, supporting retention in care, and ensuring affordable treatment are critical to stopping new infections and saving lives. Governments and communities must work together to ensure progress is equitable for everyone living with or affected by HIV.”

Additionally, pharma greed continues to block progress for the global HIV/AIDS response. True progress demands that pharmaceutical companies put people before profits because innovation doesn’t matter if it isn’t accessible to all.

World AIDS Day serves as a vital platform for HIV/AIDS advocates to acknowledge the progress made, honor those we have lost to AIDS-related illnesses and those who carry on the fight, and call on governments worldwide to commit the necessary resources and political will to end HIV/AIDS. On this World AIDS Day, we’re reminded: It’s Not Over.

About AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global non-profit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 2.7 million people in 50 countries worldwide in Africa, the Americas, the Asia/Pacific Region and Europe. We are currently the largest non-profit provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the world. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare

Contacts

US MEDIA CONTACT:

Ged Kenslea

Senior Director, Communications, AHF

+1.323.308.1833 work

+1.323.791.5526 mobile

gedk@aidshealth.org

Denys Nazarov
Director of Global Policy and Communications, AHF

+1 323.308.1829

denys.nazarov@aidshealth.org

CAR T-Cell Therapy for the Multiple Myeloma Market, 2025-2035: Extensive Data on Products, End Users, Regions and Companies – ResearchAndMarkets.com




CAR T-Cell Therapy for the Multiple Myeloma Market, 2025-2035: Extensive Data on Products, End Users, Regions and Companies – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, End User, and Region – Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment modality, offering new hope for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Building upon traditional treatments such as autologous stem cell transplantation and monoclonal antibody therapies, CAR T-cells are engineered to recognize and destroy myeloma cells by targeting specific surface antigens. The recent approval of two CAR T-cell therapies – Abecma and Carvykti – by the FDA has demonstrated promising clinical outcomes, including high response rates and improved survival in heavily pretreated patients.

Ongoing clinical trials continue to investigate novel CAR constructs, combination strategies, and earlier-line use to further enhance efficacy and overcome existing limitations such as high costs, manufacturing complexity, and side effect profiles. These developments signal a transformative shift in Multiple myeloma treatment and pave the way for more personalized and effective therapeutic approaches.

The CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma market is primarily driven by the high efficacy of BCMA-targeted therapies such as Abecma and Carvykti, which have demonstrated deep, durable responses in relapsed or refractory cases, significantly outperforming traditional treatment options. Additionally, the rising global incidence of multiple myeloma, particularly among aging populations, is increasing the demand for advanced, personalized treatment approaches.

Regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA are further propelling market growth by granting fast-track approvals and priority designations to CAR T therapies, recognizing their transformative potential. Moreover, substantial investments from pharmaceutical giants and biotech firms in manufacturing capabilities, research and development, and clinical infrastructure are accelerating the commercialization and accessibility of CAR T-cell therapies worldwide.

Despite its therapeutic promise, the CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma market faces several significant challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the high cost of treatment, often exceeding USD 400,000 per patient, which poses substantial reimbursement hurdles and limits affordability – particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The complex and individualized manufacturing process further adds to the burden, creating supply chain bottlenecks and scalability issues that hinder widespread adoption.

Additionally, CAR T-cell therapies are associated with severe side effects such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity, necessitating intensive care and restricting use to highly specialized treatment centres. In many developing regions, limited healthcare infrastructure, a shortage of trained personnel, and low awareness further constrain market expansion and equitable access.

The competitive landscape of the global CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma market is rapidly advancing, fuelled by increasing demand for precision oncology treatments and breakthroughs in cell and gene therapy. The market, once limited to conventional therapies such as immunomodulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors, is now witnessing a surge in innovation with the approval and commercialization of BCMA-targeted CAR T-cell products like Abecma and Carvykti. Leading biopharmaceutical companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson (Legend Biotech), Novartis, and Gilead Sciences, are actively expanding their pipelines and scaling manufacturing capabilities to meet rising global demand.

Additionally, emerging biotech firms and academic spin-offs are entering the space with next-generation and allogeneic CAR T constructs, further intensifying competition. The growing number of strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and M&A activities reflects a dynamic market environment focused on improving access, reducing production timelines, and enhancing therapeutic durability. As regulatory bodies worldwide offer accelerated pathways and supportive frameworks, the market is poised for robust expansion, especially as CAR T-cell therapies move into earlier lines of treatment and explore novel antigen targets beyond BCMA.

The CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma market holds substantial growth potential, particularly through expansion in emerging markets such as India, China, and Latin America. Improvements in clinical infrastructure and local regulatory approvals – like NexCAR19 in India – are paving the way for greater access in cost-sensitive regions. Additionally, there is increasing momentum in diversifying the therapeutic pipeline beyond BCMA, with new targets like GPRC5D and FcRH5 offering treatment options for patients who relapse after BCMA-based therapies.

Advancements in manufacturing technologies, including automation, closed-loop systems, and point-of-care platforms, promise to enhance scalability and reduce turnaround times. Furthermore, integrating CAR T-cell therapy with combination treatments – such as checkpoint inhibitors or monoclonal antibodies – presents a promising strategy to extend response durability and reduce the risk of relapse, thereby broadening the clinical utility of these therapies.

Market Segmentation

Segmentation 1: by Product

• Abecma
• Carvykti
• Anito cel
• Elrexfio
• Others

Segmentation 2: by End Users

• Hospitals
• Cancer Treatment Centres & Specialty Clinics
• Long-Term Care facilities

Segmentation 3: by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific

Companies Profiled

• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Novartis AG
• Johnson & Johnson (Legend Biotech)
• Gilead Sciences
• Others

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Merck to Participate in the 8th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference




Merck to Participate in the 8th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that Chirfi Guindo, chief marketing officer, Human Health, and Dr. Eliav Barr, senior vice president, head of global clinical development and chief medical officer, Merck Research Laboratories, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 8th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Investors, analysts, members of the media and the general public are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of the presentation at this weblink.

About Merck

At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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U.S. FDA Grants Priority Review to Sonrotoclax for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma




U.S. FDA Grants Priority Review to Sonrotoclax for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma

If approved, sonrotoclax will become the first BCL2 inhibitor for R/R MCL in the U.S., addressing a high unmet need in an aggressive cancer

Sonrotoclax previously received Breakthrough Therapy Designation based on clinically meaningful, rapid responses in R/R MCL

BeOne Medicines will present the data supporting the NDA and Priority Review for the first time at ASH 2025

SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$ONC #BeOne—BeOne Medicines Ltd. (Nasdaq: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and granted Priority Review to a New Drug Application (NDA) for sonrotoclax, a next-generation BCL2 inhibitor, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), following treatment with a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor.

“Sonrotoclax is advancing with remarkable speed, from Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Priority Review, all within a short window,” said Lai Wang, Ph.D., Global Head of R&D at BeOne. “That pace reflects both the strength of the data and the urgency of the need for patients with R/R MCL. With rapid, deep, and durable responses and a manageable safety profile, sonrotoclax is emerging as a potential best-in-class BCL2 inhibitor, alongside our two other transformative hematology assets – BTK inhibitor BRUKINSA, and investigational BTK degrader BGB-16673.”

The NDA is supported by data from the global, multicenter, single-arm, open-label, Phase 1/2 study, BGB-11417-201 (NCT05471843), which enrolled 125 adult patients with R/R MCL who received prior treatment with a BTK inhibitor. Sonrotoclax achieved its primary endpoint of overall response rate (ORR) as assessed by an independent review committee (IRC), demonstrating clinically meaningful responses in this heavily pretreated population. The study also showed promising results across several secondary efficacy endpoints, including complete response (CR) rate, duration of response (DOR), and progression-free survival (PFS). The treatment was well-tolerated, and the risks were manageable.

BeOne will present the full results for the first time at the 67^th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, December 6-9, in Orlando, Florida. (Oral Presentation: 663; December 7 from 5:00-5:15 PM EST).

Supporting efforts to rapidly advance global review and potential access, BeOne will participate in the FDA’s Project Orbis for sonrotoclax, an initiative that provides a framework for concurrent submission and review of oncology products among international partners. BeOne also intends to submit the Phase 1/2 data to other global regulatory bodies for the potential approval of sonrotoclax in R/R MCL, including the European Medicines Agency.

New drug applications for sonrotoclax for the treatment of R/R MCL and R/R chronic lymphocytic leukemia / small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) have also been accepted and are under review by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for potential accelerated approval.

About Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare subtype of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)¹ that originates in B-cells located in the mantle zone of the lymph nodes. MCL accounts for approximately 5% of all NHL cases globally², affecting an estimated 28,000 people³. MCL is often diagnosed at advanced stages⁴ and nearly all MCL patients will eventually develop refractory or relapsed (R/R) disease.⁵ The five-year survival rate for MCL is approximately 50%, reflecting the urgent need for new therapeutic options.⁶

About Sonrotoclax (BGB-11417)

Sonrotoclax is a next-generation and potentially best-in-class investigational B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2) inhibitor with a unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile. Laboratory studies during early drug development have shown that sonrotoclax is a highly potent and specific BCL2 inhibitor with a short half-life and no drug accumulation. Sonrotoclax has shown promising clinical activity across a range of B-cell malignancies and is in development as a monotherapy and in combination with other therapeutics, including BRUKINSA. Notably, in early clinical trials, sonrotoclax plus BRUKINSA has demonstrated rapid and unprecedented rates of undetectable minimal residual disease (uMRD) in treatment-naïve patients with CLL. To date, more than 2,200 patients have been enrolled across the broad sonrotoclax global development program.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for sonrotoclax for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). In addition, the FDA has granted sonrotoclax Fast Track Designation for MCL and Waldenström macroglobulinemia, as well as Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of adult patients with MCL, WM, multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukemia, and myelodysplastic syndrome.

About BeOne

BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company domiciled in Switzerland that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a portfolio spanning hematology and solid tumors, BeOne is expediting development of its diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through its internal capabilities and collaborations. With a growing global team of nearly 12,000 colleagues spanning six continents, the Company is committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them.

To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding the potential benefits of sonrotoclax; BeOne’s expectations regarding sonrotoclax’s clinical development, regulatory milestones, submissions and approvals; BeOne’s plans to present the full data at an upcoming medical meeting; and BeOne’s plans, commitments, aspirations and goals under the caption “About BeOne.” Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including BeOne’s ability to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its drug candidates; the clinical results for its drug candidates, which may not support further development or marketing approval; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical trials and marketing approval; BeOne’s ability to achieve commercial success for its marketed medicines and drug candidates, if approved; BeOne’s ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its medicines and technology; BeOne’s reliance on third parties to conduct drug development, manufacturing, commercialization, and other services; BeOne’s limited experience in obtaining regulatory approvals and commercializing pharmaceutical products; BeOne’s ability to obtain additional funding for operations and to complete the development of its drug candidates and achieve and maintain profitability; and those risks more fully discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in BeOne’s most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in BeOne’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and BeOne undertakes no duty to update such information unless required by law.

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Corstasis Therapeutics and Cardiovascular Logistics Partner to Redefine Outpatient Heart Failure Care with ENBUMYST™ (Bumetanide Nasal Spray)




Corstasis Therapeutics and Cardiovascular Logistics Partner to Redefine Outpatient Heart Failure Care with ENBUMYST™ (Bumetanide Nasal Spray)

HENDERSON, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CHF–Corstasis Therapeutics Inc., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative outpatient therapies for cardiovascular and renal disease, today announced that it is working with Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL) to support the clinical adoption and integration of ENBUMYST™ (bumetanide nasal spray) into modern heart failure management pathways, consistent with FDA-approved use in outpatient heart failure care.

The initiative is designed to improve access to non-oral diuretic therapy across CVL’s growing network of leading cardiovascular practices, with the shared goal of improving patient access to outpatient diuretic therapy and supporting value-based cardiovascular care.

“ENBUMYST gives clinicians a new self-administered option for decongestion outside the hospital,” said Ben Esque, CEO of Corstasis Therapeutics. “Partnering with CVL allows us to work directly with physicians who are shaping the future of cardiovascular care—those focused on earlier intervention, reduced care escalation, and better outcomes for patients.”

“CVL is committed to enabling physicians to deliver more proactive, efficient, and patient-centered cardiovascular care,” said Craig Walker, MD, Chief Medical Officer of CVL. “CVL’s mission is to expand access to therapies that support proactive, outpatient management of cardiovascular disease. We support innovations like ENBUMYST that align with FDA-approved care models designed to improve patient access and comfort.” CVL and its affiliated practices do not endorse or promote any specific product. Participation in this communication reflects a shared commitment to advancing outpatient cardiovascular care consistent with FDA-approved therapies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved ENBUMYST for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic disease, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome in adults. The Corstasis–CVL collaboration is among the first national initiatives to operationalize the use of a nasal-delivered loop diuretic across outpatient cardiology networks.

About ENBUMYST™

ENBUMYST (bumetanide nasal spray) is a loop diuretic indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, and hepatic and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome in adults.

INDICATION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ENBUMYST™ (BUMETANIDE NASAL SPRAY).

INDICATION

ENBUMYST is indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, and hepatic and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ENBUMYST is contraindicated in patients with anuria, who are in hepatic coma and have a history of hypersensitivity to bumetanide.

ENBUMYST is a diuretic that may cause fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic abnormalities. Excessive fluid loss can lead to dehydration, decreased blood volume, and increased risk of blood clots. Abnormalities may include changes in blood electrolytes, nitrogen, glucose, and uric acid. The chance of getting these abnormalities is higher in people who are elderly, use higher doses or who do not get enough electrolytes by mouth.

If increasing azotemia and oliguria occur during treatment of severe progressive renal disease, discontinue bumetanide.

Although unlikely at the recommended doses, the potential for ototoxicity must be considered a risk of intravenous therapy, at high doses, repeated frequently in the face of renal excretory function impairment.

Avoid use in patients with significant nasal mucosal or structural abnormalities, such as acute episodes of rhinitis or congestion due to any cause.

Advise lactating women treated with ENBUMYST to monitor their infants for excessive urine output, dehydration, and lethargy.

Most common adverse reactions are hypovolemia, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, hypotension, nausea and encephalopathy (in patients with pre-existing liver disease).

These are not all of the possible side effects of ENBUMYST. To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Corstasis Therapeutics at 1-877-300-5339 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see the full Prescribing Information for ENBUMYST.

About Corstasis Therapeutics

Corstasis Therapeutics Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the management of fluid overload in patients with heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Its lead product, ENBUMYST™, was approved by the FDA on September 12, 2025. Visit www.corstasis.com for more information.

About Cardiovascular Logistics

Cardiovascular Logistics is a physician-led cardiovascular platform that partners with leading independent practices to expand access, optimize outcomes, and improve efficiency across the continuum of cardiovascular care. Cardiovascular Logistics provides affiliated practices with shared administrative, operational, and clinical infrastructure that enables physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Learn more at https://cvlhealth.com.

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Corstasis Therapeutics Inc.

Phone: 702-541-9222

Email: Info@corstasis.com

Pilar Lewis,

Cardiovascular Logistics,

404-401-9755

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With Two in Five Employees Undergoing Fertility Treatment Leaving Their Jobs or Considering Quitting, Are Companies Doing Enough?




With Two in Five Employees Undergoing Fertility Treatment Leaving Their Jobs or Considering Quitting, Are Companies Doing Enough?

SAINT-PREX, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An international survey, spanning Australia, France, Japan, Poland and the UK, has found that many employees experiencing fertility challenges lack support in the workplace, with almost two in five (39%) leaving or considering leaving their roles while undergoing treatment.¹

‘The Impact of Fertility Challenges at Work: International Insights’ survey by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Fertility Matters at Work and This Can Happen shows that, despite growing awareness of reproductive health, two thirds (67%) who have experienced fertility challenges say that their workplaces do not offer support for employees undergoing fertility treatment, with France the least likely to provide it (88%).¹ 60% said they were not clearly entitled to time off for fertility appointments, with time recorded as paid leave, unpaid leave or annual leave (26%), and some also reported taking sick leave due to a lack of flexibility (17%).¹

With assisted reproduction therapy, including IVF, already accounting for up to 12% of births in some countries,^2,3,4,5 employee expectations are rapidly shifting. 73% of those experiencing fertility challenges say they would be attracted to a role that provides fertility support, reinforcing the need for clearer, more consistent workplace policies.¹

A large gap also emerged regarding the impact of going through fertility treatment. While three quarters (75%) of employers feel their organisation acknowledges fertility treatment as a significant life event, only 27% of employees who have experienced fertility challenges agree.¹ As a result, more than a fifth (22%) currently felt unsupported by their organisation, rising to 38% in Poland, and more than a third (36%) have felt pressure from their employer to be at work while undergoing treatment or investigations.¹

Mental health impact was one of the most consistent themes across all countries. 94% of employees reported that fertility treatment affects their mental wellbeing, with 80% experiencing anxiety or depression during their fertility journey.¹

However, the survey did show that practice is starting to change with signs employers recognise the importance of fertility support on employee engagement and talent attraction. 58% either already include fertility and family-building challenges as part of their workforce engagement and wellbeing strategy or will be in the future.¹

“At Ferring, we believe that every individual deserves compassionate and practical support during their fertility journey. This research highlights the challenges employees face and reinforces the importance of clear policies, open conversations and workplace cultures that recognise fertility as a significant moment in people’s lives,” said Christelle Beneteau, Chief People Officer, Ferring.

“Fertility treatment is a challenging time, yet the report shows that many people are still navigating it without the support they need, from manager training and awareness, to entitled leave,” said Becky Kearns, Co-Founder of Fertility Matters at Work. “We have seen first-hand how employees who receive fertility support feel more committed to their employer. More workplace recognition and clearer fertility policies could make a huge difference for individuals and organisations, with those who feel supported less likely to leave their jobs.”

“Mental wellbeing and fertility challenges are deeply connected, yet too often overlooked in workplace strategies. This research shows that creating supporting cultures and clear support policies isn’t just compassionate – it’s essential for retaining talent and protecting mental health,” said Kathryn Courtenay-Evans, This Can Happen.

Given that infertility now affects roughly one in six people globally,⁶ the report makes it clear that workplaces must urgently transform how they support people navigating fertility treatment. This means proactively creating inclusive, open, and supportive cultures, and implementing clear fertility policies to ensure consistent guidance and access to support.

About ‘The Impact of Fertility Challenges at Work: International Insights’ survey

Jointly run by Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW), This Can Happen, and Ferring Pharmaceuticals and funded by Ferring, the survey aims to explore how fertility challenges impact people in the workplace and how employers can offer better support. The survey, of over 3,600 employees and employers, was initially conducted in the UK and has since been rolled out to Australia, Japan, Poland and France.

Report link: The Impact of Fertility Challenges at Work: International Insights

About Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately owned specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,500 people worldwide.

About Fertility Matters at Work

Fertility Matters at Work is the leading training provider for fertility support in the workplace.

About This Can Happen

This Can Happen is your trusted partner to support mental wellbeing in your workplace.

Contacts

Matthew Worrall
Director of Corporate Communications, Ferring
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Otsuka Receives FDA Accelerated Approval for VOYXACT® (sibeprenlimab-szsi) for the Reduction of Proteinuria in Adults with Primary Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) at Risk for Disease Progression




Otsuka Receives FDA Accelerated Approval for VOYXACT® (sibeprenlimab-szsi) for the Reduction of Proteinuria in Adults with Primary Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) at Risk for Disease Progression

• VOYXACT achieved a significant placebo-adjusted treatment effect of 51% (P<0.0001) reduction in proteinuria at 9 months of treatment (-50% VOYXACT vs 2% placebo) in the VISIONARY Phase 3 interim analysis.
• In the study, the most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥10% of patients treated with VOYXACT and at a higher incidence than placebo) reported in patients treated with VOYXACT and placebo, respectively, were infections (49% versus 45%) and injection site reactions (24% versus 23%).
• VOYXACT blocks A-PRoliferation-Inducing-Ligand (APRIL), resulting in reduced levels of serum galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1). Gd-IgA1 is implicated in the pathogenesis of IgAN.
• Proteinuria reduction is a recognized surrogate marker correlating with delaying progression to kidney failure and has been used as a surrogate endpoint in IgAN clinical trials to support accelerated regulatory approvals.
• VOYXACT is a self-administered, subcutaneous injection dosed every 4 weeks.
• Despite the current standard of care, IgAN is a progressive, immune-mediated, chronic kidney disease that typically manifests in adults aged 20-40 years and can lead to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) over the lifetime of most patients.

PRINCETON, N.J. & TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd. (Otsuka) today announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval of VOYXACT (sibeprenlimab-szsi) for the reduction of proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk for disease progression. VOYXACT is a self-administered, subcutaneous injection dosed every four weeks. VOYXACT was granted accelerated approval based on the VISIONARY Phase 3 interim analysis, where it achieved a significant placebo-adjusted treatment effect of 51% (P<0.0001) reduction in proteinuria at nine months (n=320) of treatment (-50% VOYXACT vs 2% placebo). VOYXACT is the first and only therapy to block A-PRoliferation-Inducing-Ligand (APRIL).

Proteinuria reduction is a recognized surrogate marker correlating with delaying progression to kidney failure and has been used as a surrogate endpoint in IgAN clinical trials to support accelerated regulatory approvals¹. This indication is approved by the FDA under the accelerated approval pathway based on reduction of proteinuria. It has not been established whether VOYXACT slows kidney function decline over the long-term in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical from the ongoing Phase 3 VISIONARY study evaluating whether VOYXACT slows disease progression as measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline at 24 months. The eGFR data are expected in early 2026 and are intended to support traditional FDA approval.

“The availability of VOYXACT represents a novel targeted approach to help manage this complex disease for patients living with IgAN,” said John Kraus, M.D., Ph.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer, Otsuka. “With its targeted mechanism, strong efficacy, safety profile, and once-every-four-weeks dosing, VOYXACT offers a new option for IgAN patients. We recognize the urgent need for new treatment options for IgAN and are thankful for the patients and healthcare professionals who continue to participate in our clinical trial program.”

VOYXACT works by blocking APRIL, which plays a key role in the 4-hit process of IgAN pathogenesis and is an important initiating and sustaining factor in IgAN progression by promoting the production of pathogenic galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1)^2,3,4,5. Inhibition of APRIL results in reduced levels of serum galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1), which is implicated in the pathogenesis of IgAN.

“VOYXACT is the first approved treatment for adults with primary IgAN at risk for disease progression that blocks the activity of APRIL,” said Dr. Dana Rizk, professor of medicine in the division of nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and VOYXACT VISIONARY study investigator and co-chair of the steering committee. “I’m encouraged by its potential to help improve the outlook for IgAN patients.”

“We’re thrilled to hear the news about the accelerated approval of VOYXACT,” said Bonnie and Ed Schneider, IgA Nephropathy Foundation co-founders. “It’s important for patients who are managing IgAN to have new treatment options. On behalf of our board of directors, leadership, and the community we serve, thank you to the patients and experts involved in helping advance this option.” Otsuka is honored to support the IgAN Foundation and other organizations in raising awareness of IgA Nephropathy.

Data Supporting Approval

The Phase 3 VISIONARY study is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial consisting of 510 adult patients with IgAN who were receiving standard-of-care therapy (defined as maximally tolerated ACE inhibitor and/or ARB with or without SGLT2 inhibitor), designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sibeprenlimab 400 mg administered subcutaneously every four weeks, compared to placebo⁶.

In the trial, patients had to have a biopsy-confirmed IgAN diagnosis, urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (uPCR)≥ 0.75 g/g or urine protein ≥ 1.0g/day, eGFR≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m², and be on a stable dose of supportive therapy (ACE inhibitor and/or ARB with or without SGLT2 inhibitor) for ≥ three months prior to screening⁶. Patients were randomized to treatment once every four weeks with VOYXACT or placebo and remained on supportive therapy throughout the study⁶.

The primary endpoint is the ratio of 24-hour uPCR at month nine compared with baseline. In the VISIONARY Phase 3 interim analysis (n=320), VOYXACT achieved a significant placebo-adjusted treatment effect of 51% (P<0.0001) reduction in proteinuria at nine months of treatment (-50% VOYXACT vs 2% placebo). Proteinuria reduction is a recognized surrogate marker correlating with delaying progression to kidney failure and has been used as a surrogate endpoint in IgAN clinical trials to support accelerated regulatory approvals¹. The study is still ongoing, and the secondary endpoint data of the annualized slope of eGFR over 24 months is expected to be available in 2026.

In the study, the most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥10% of patients treated with VOYXACT and at a higher incidence than placebo) in patients treated with VOYXACT and placebo, respectively, were infections (49% versus 45%) and injection site reactions (24% versus 23%). The most common infection was upper respiratory infection (15% versus 14%), and the most common injection site reaction was injection site erythema (13% versus 12%). Most adverse reactions were reported as mild or moderate in severity and resolved without treatment interruption or discontinuation.

About IgAN

IgAN is a progressive, immune-mediated, chronic kidney disease that typically manifests in adults aged 20-40 years and can lead to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) over the lifetime of most patients^7,8,9. IgAN is characterized by the accumulation of Gd-IgA1 complexes in the kidneys. IgAN can lead to progressive loss of kidney function and, eventually, ESKD, imposing a significant burden on patients⁸. Despite supportive care, there is an unmet need for treatments that address the root causes of the condition⁴. Continued research in the disease remains crucial to uncovering opportunities for advancement in our understanding and treatment of patients⁴.

About VOYXACT® (sibeprenlimab-szsi)

VOYXACT (sibeprenlimab-szsi) was designed and engineered by Visterra, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka. Pre-clinical and early-stage trials of sibeprenlimab were also conducted by Visterra. VOYXACT (sibeprenlimab-szsi) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to and blocks APRIL, which plays a key role in the 4-hit process of IgAN pathogenesis and is an important initiating and sustaining factor in IgAN progression by promoting the production of pathogenic galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1)^2,5. Inhibition of APRIL results in reduced levels of serum galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1), which is implicated in the pathogenesis of IgAN. VOYXACT is a self-administered, subcutaneous injection dosed every four weeks.

INDICATION and IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for

VOYXACT® (sibeprenlimab-szsi)

INDICATION

VOYXACT is indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk for disease progression.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction of proteinuria. It has not been established whether VOYXACT slows kidney function decline over the long-term in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATION

VOYXACT is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to sibeprenlimab-szsi or any of the excipients of VOYXACT.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infections: VOYXACT suppresses the immune system by reducing antibody production, which may increase the risk of infections. Patients with chronic or recurring infections may have an increased risk of serious infection. In clinical trials, infections occurred in 49% of patients treated with VOYXACT compared with 45% of patients treated with placebo.

Before initiating VOYXACT, assess patients for active infections. During treatment, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection. If a serious infection develops, consider interrupting VOYXACT until the infection is controlled.

Immunosuppression and Immunization Risks: Because of its mechanism of action, VOYXACT may interfere with immune responses to vaccines and increase the risk of infection from live vaccines. Live vaccines are not recommended within 30 days prior to initiation of VOYXACT or during treatment with VOYXACT as safety has not been established. No data are available on the secondary transmission of infection from persons receiving live vaccines to patients receiving VOYXACT or on the efficacy of immunizations administered while receiving VOYXACT.

Common Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥10% of patients treated with VOYXACT and at a higher incidence than placebo) in patients treated with VOYXACT and placebo, respectively, were infections (49% versus 45%) and injection site reactions (24% versus 23%). The most common infection was upper respiratory infection (15% versus 14%), and the most common injection site reaction was injection site erythema (13% versus 12%). Most adverse reactions were reported as mild or moderate in severity and resolved without treatment interruption or discontinuation.

Pregnancy: There are no available data on VOYXACT use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Monoclonal antibodies, such as sibeprenlimab-szsi, can be actively transported across the placenta as pregnancy progresses; therefore, potential effects on a fetus are likely to be greater during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.

Lactation: There are no data on the presence of sibeprenlimab-szsi in human milk, the effects of sibeprenlimab-szsi on the breastfed infant, or the effects of sibeprenlimab-szsi on milk production.

Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of VOYXACT in pediatric patients have not been established.

Geriatric Use: Clinical studies of VOYXACT did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult patients.

Pregnant women exposed to VOYXACT, or their healthcare providers, should report VOYXACT exposure by calling 1-833-869-9228 or visiting www.VOYXACT.com

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-800-438-9927 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch).

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About Otsuka

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: Otsuka–people creating new products for better health worldwide. Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.

In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging areas of mental, kidney, and cardiovascular health and has additional research programs in oncology and on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a “big venture” company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.

Otsuka established a presence in the U.S. in 1973 and today its U.S. affiliates include Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). These two companies’ 2,250 employees in the U.S. develop and commercialize medicines in the areas of mental health and nephrology, using cutting-edge technology to address unmet healthcare needs.

OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 35,340 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.7 billion in 2024.

All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less traveled. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @OtsukaUS. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.’s global website is accessible at https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/.

About Visterra

Visterra is a biologics research and early-stage clinical development biotechnology company committed to developing innovative antibody-based therapies for the treatment of patients with immune-mediated kidney diseases and other hard-to-treat diseases. Its proprietary Hierotope® platform enables the design and engineering of precision biologics-based product candidates that specifically bind to, and modulate, key disease targets that are not adequately addressed by traditional therapeutic approaches. The platform also includes Fc engineering capabilities for half-life extension, bispecific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Visterra’s pipeline includes programs targeting kidney diseases, immunologically-driven diseases and infectious diseases. Visterra is an indirect subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. For more information, visit www.visterrainc.com.

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Contacts

Contacts for Media

Otsuka in the U.S.
Jill Roman

Corporate Communications

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

jill.roman@otsuka-us.com

Otsuka in Japan
Jeffrey Gilbert

Leader, Pharmaceutical PR

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

gilbert.jeffrey.a@otsuka.jp
+81 3 6361 7379

Mirum Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences




Mirum Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIRM), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the identification, acquisition, development and commercialization of novel therapies for debilitating rare and orphan diseases, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

• 8th Annual Evercore HealthCONx Conference on Tuesday, December 2^nd
  • Company presentation – Tuesday, December 2^nd starting at 2:10 p.m. ET
• Citi’s 2025 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 3^rd

Visit the Investors and Media section of Mirum’s corporate website for webcast links and additional information.

About Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases affecting children and adults. Mirum has three approved medications: LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution/LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) tablets, CHOLBAM® (cholic acid) capsules, and CTEXLI™ (chenodiol) tablets.

LIVMARLI, an IBAT inhibitor, is approved for the treatment of two rare liver diseases affecting children and adults. It is approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome in the U.S. (three months and older), in Europe (two months and older), and in other regions globally. It is also approved in the U.S. in cholestatic pruritus in PFIC patients 12 months of age and older; in Europe, it is approved for patients with PFIC three months of age and older. Mirum is conducting the Phase 3 EXPAND study, a label expansion opportunity for LIVMARLI in additional settings of cholestatic pruritus. CHOLBAM is FDA-approved for the treatment of bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme deficiencies and adjunctive treatment of peroxisomal disorders in patients who show signs or symptoms of liver disease.

CTEXLI is FDA-approved for the treatment of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) in adults.

Mirum’s late-stage pipeline includes two investigational treatments for several rare diseases.

Volixibat, an IBAT inhibitor, is being evaluated in two potentially registrational studies including the Phase 2b VISTAS study for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and Phase 2b VANTAGE study for primary biliary cholangitis. Volixibat has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with PBC. Mirum has also initiated a Phase 2 study evaluating MRM-3379, a PDE4D inhibitor for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome, a rare genetic neurocognitive disorder.

To learn more about Mirum, visit mirumpharma.com and follow Mirum on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

Contacts

Investor Contacts:

Andrew McKibben

ir@mirumpharma.com

Media Contact:

Meredith Kiernan

media@mirumpharma.com