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Beacon Gene Therapy Meets Pivotal Vision Endpoint & Telix Strikes $1.65B ITM Deal

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 15 min Hosts: Alex Mercer & Maya Patel
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Beacon’s pivotal VISTA trial met its endpoint in inherited vision loss, with low-light gains and surgical risks shaping the next questions. Telix’s $1.65 billion ITM deal combines isotope supply with an investigational cancer therapy facing manufacturing hurdles. Novo’s CagriSema result in diabetes, Cue’s chronic-hives data and Insmed’s ARIKAYCE (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension) review show different evidence and regulatory paths. FDA opens clearer routes for validated non-animal methods, while a Wednesday panel will examine GRAIL’s Galleri cancer-screening claims.Alex Mercer and Maya Patel host. Get the daily rundown in your inbox — subscribe at https://thepharmacloseout.com.

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