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Breakthrough Therapies Advance as Rare Disease Burden Intensifies Across Aging Populations
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: Chronic illnesses and rare disorders among older Americans represent a rapidly intensifying challenge for the U.S. healthcare system, with the National Institutes of Health estimating that more than 30 million people nationwide are living with a rare disease. Most of these conditions have no FDA-approved therapies, leaving older adults particularly at risk as age-related changes can mask or delay accurate diagnosis. This growing strain on care has heightened the need for novel treatments that address significant unmet medical needs. Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) (Profile), a late-stage biopharmaceutical developer, is advancing several rare-disease therapies, including HyBryte[TM] (synthetic hypericin) for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), where it is currently running the final confirmatory trial necessary before seeking global marketing authorization. As the Trump administration pursues new health-policy measures focused on chronic and rare diseases, Soligenix’s programs are positioned at a pivotal crossroads of scientific innovation and national healthcare goals. The company is working alongside several prominent leaders in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, including AMGEN Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Amicus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: FOLD), Citius Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CTOR) and Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP).
By BioMedWire · Via GlobeNewswire · December 4, 2025
Chronic Rare Diseases in an Aging America: Why HyBryte and Federal Policy Matter Now
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire: Chronic conditions and rare diseases in the aging population present an urgent and expanding challenge within the U.S. healthcare system, especially as more than 30 million Americans are affected by rare diseases, according to the National Institutes of Health. The vast majority of these conditions lack any FDA-approved treatment, leaving older adults especially vulnerable as age-related symptoms often obscure or delay diagnosis. This rising burden has increased demand for new therapies that can address real unmet need. Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) (Profile), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, is developing multiple treatments for rare diseases, including HyBryte[TM] (synthetic hypericin) for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and is now conducting the final confirmatory clinical study required before filing for worldwide marketing approval. As the Trump administration advances new health policy initiatives affecting chronic and rare diseases, Soligenix’s work sits at a critical intersection of medical innovation and national health priorities. The company is working alongside several leading companies committed to making an impact in the pharmaceutical and life sciences space, including Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Merck & Co Inc. (NYSE: MRK), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY) and Insmed Inc. (NASDAQ: INSM).
By BioMedWire · Via GlobeNewswire · December 2, 2025
Biotech Valuations Rise as New Clinical Platforms Show Progress
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: As advanced biotech programs move closer to commercialization, fair-value adjustments under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are increasingly recognized as meaningful signals of real scientific and business advancement. These valuations help translate research achievements into quantifiable economic impact, giving investors clearer insight into how innovation converts into company value. Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) (profile) this trend as it prepares for a major fair-value update on its 45% ownership in joint venture (JV) partner GMP Bio, following a new independent assessment that points to a substantial increase in the asset’s worth. This development further reinforces Oncotelic Therapeutics’ position as a treatment leader, along with others in the oncology-treatment space, including Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).
By BioMedWire · Via GlobeNewswire · November 24, 2025
Remeasuring Biotech Pipelines: The Valuation Signal Investors Have Been Waiting For
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: As late-stage biotech pipelines mature, fair-value remeasurements under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are emerging as critical indicators of tangible scientific and commercial progress. These revaluations provide a financial bridge between laboratory breakthroughs and shareholder value, offering investors a clearer picture of how innovation becomes measurable enterprise worth. Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) (profile) exemplifies this shift as the company prepares for a significant fair-value remeasurement of its 45% stake in joint venture (JV) entity GMP Bio, driven by a new independent valuation https://nnw.fm/5K7hg indicating a potential step-up in asset value. This key shift strengthens Oncotelic Therapeutics position in the oncology space as the company works to make a difference, along with other innovative leaders such as IO Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: IOBT), Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), Bicara Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCAX) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE)
By BioMedWire · Via GlobeNewswire · November 20, 2025