The deal gives Kyowa Kirin access to Knight’s pan-American commercial infrastructure while allowing Knight to add a targeted oncology therapy to its portfolio.
Saudi German Health UAE selected HPE’s Self Driving Network portfolio to upgrade its wired, wireless and security infrastructure across its hospitals, clinics, medical education facilities and new medical college.
The initiative builds on the partnership that began after ADNOC appointed Burjeel Holdings as the medical operator of Al Dhannah Hospital in 2023.
The announcement was made at the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS), building on a collaboration established after Saudi Arabia’s first gene therapy infusion in 2024.
The agreement covers licensing, development, manufacturing and commercialisation of the candidate, which is currently in the early stages of development.
The arrangement gives Ona Therapeutics access to WuXi XDC’s capabilities across ADC development and manufacturing as it advances the candidate towards clinical development.
Roche will take responsibility for subsequent development activities, including preclinical research, and oversee the programmes as they progress towards potential commercialisation.
The organisations will identify key markets and medical travel corridors, particularly across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and develop travel solutions that address the needs of patients, referring physicians, insurers and employers.
QurCan will focus on developing and optimising genetic therapeutics using its delivery technology, while Lilly will take responsibility for advancing selected candidates through subsequent development stages.
The partnership complements existing mechanisms for supplying generic versions of lenacapavir and aims to address gaps in HIV prevention across the region.