Biotech Hangout
Biotech Hangout
Daphne Zohar, Josh Schimmer, Brad Loncar, Tim Opler and more
Episode 156 - September 26, 2025
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Sep 26, 2025 at 8:36 pm.
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On this week’s episode, Sam Fazeli, Eric Schmidt, PaulMatteis, Brian Skorney, and Brad Loncar dive into what was a positive week for biotech, marked by M&A, offerings, and compelling clinical data, spotlighting Pfizer’s acquisition of Metsera. The conversation shifts to data, starting with UniQure’s three-year Huntington’s disease gene therapy results and Acadia’s Phase 3 results in Prader-Willi syndrome, and the implications for Soleno and Rhythm Therapeutics. Next, the co-hosts overview Stealth Bio’s approval in Barth syndrome and signs of the FDA’s flexibility. Cidara Therapeutics’ influenza prophylaxis antibody and enthusiasm around the Phase 3 results are also discussed. Additionally, positive data from MBX in chronic hypoparathyroidism and PepGen in DM1 further showcase biotech’s rebound, with positive stock reactions. The episode closes with a look at what’s happening at the FDA (some flexibility in rare diseases, CRLs), the latest MAHA press conference – discussion around Tylenol & autism specifically -- and public trust in science. *This episode aired on September 26, 2025.