Josh Schimmer returns on this week’s Biotech Hangout and joins hosts Brad Loncar, Tim Opler, Dawn Bell and Brian Skorney to discuss the industry news of the week. They cover the state of the XBI, IPOs and M&A, plus the ORPHAN Cures Act and low demand for biotech lab space. The hosts also discuss several Phase 3 results from the week (Travere, Iveric, AstraZeneca/ Daiichi Sankyo & Seagen), and partnerships given back to companies (Chiesi gives rights back to Inhibrx & Novartis gives rights back to BeiGene). Other topics include ARS Pharma’s CRL from the FDA, Fresh Tracks returning cash to shareholders and AI in biotech. *This episode aired on September 22, 2023
