Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.At a recent U.S. Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary was questioned about cuts being made to the department and his stance on endorsing the measles vaccine during a growing outbreak. The hearing was tense at times, with RFK Jr. firm on supporting the cuts but wavering on his stance on the MMR vaccine. AbbVie's ADC received accelerated approval for lung cancer treatment, FDA delays decision on Biohaven's application, and chaos ensues at the FDA's advisory committee planning office after workforce cuts. Sino Biological offers solutions for autoimmune disease research, with reagents for nearly 50 diseases. Novo Nordisk has invested $2.4 billion in a new oral obesity drug through a deal with Septerna, aiming to catch up with competitors in the oral weight loss space. AbbVie has committed $335 million upfront in a partnership with Adarx Pharmaceuticals for siRNA research, while GSK has abandoned a TIGIT therapy and instead acquired rights to a liver drug from Boston Pharmaceuticals for potential $2 billion deal. This news highlights the ongoing developments and investments in the pharmaceutical industry.

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