Lonza’s Synaffix and Sidewinder Therapeutics Announce Multi-Target License Agreement to Advance Development of Next-Generation Bispecific ADCs

On January 7, 2026 Synaffix B.V. ("Synaffix"), a Lonza company (SWX: LONN) focused on commercializing its clinical-stage platform technology for the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with best-in-class therapeutic index, and Sidewinder Therapeutics, a precision ADC therapeutics company with a pipeline of bispecific antibodies with enhanced tumor-cell specificity and internalization, reported that they have entered into a multi-target licensing agreement to develop first-in-class bispecific ADC therapeutics to treat solid tumor indications.

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Through the agreement, Sidewinder gains access to Lonza’s clinically validated, site-specific ADC technology platform including GlycoConnect antibody conjugation technology, HydraSpace polar spacer technology, and a toxSYN linker payload. Under the terms of the agreement, Lonza is eligible to receive upfront, clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, plus royalties on net sales of resulting products. Lonza is responsible for manufacturing components that are related to its proprietary technologies, and Sidewinder is responsible for the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of the ADCs.

Peter van de Sande, Head of Synaffix at Lonza, commented:
"This collaboration brings together two cutting-edge platforms to enhance the therapeutic index of bispecific ADCs by minimizing impact on healthy tissue. We are confident that our technologies will help Sidewinder’s pipeline reach its full potential in maximizing tumor targeting, hence delivering new life-saving therapies for the benefit of patients with cancer."

Eric Murphy, PhD, Co–Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sidewinder Therapeutics, said:
"The ADC field has reached an exciting moment fueled by multiple technology breakthroughs that enable the next generation of bispecific ADC innovation. Sidewinder’s bispecific antibody approach targeting tumor-specific receptor complexes combined with Synaffix’s clinically validated site-specific linker-payload platform creates an ideal synergy with the potential to greatly impact patient benefit. This collaboration advances our mission to reshape the cancer treatment landscape by improving tolerability for bispecific ADCs."

(Press release, Synaffix, JAN 7, 2026, View Source [SID1234661814])

Soley Therapeutics Announces $200 Million Series C Financing to Propel Lead Oncology Programs into the Clinic and Scale Its Cell Stress Sensing Platform

On January 7, 2026 Soley Therapeutics ("Soley") reported a $200 million Series C financing to advance its proprietary cell stress sensing platform and pipeline of novel therapeutics into the clinic. Proceeds will support IND-enabling work and clinical trials for two first-in-class internally discovered and developed oncology assets, in addition to advancement of the non-oncology stress-reducing drug candidates for neurodegenerative disorders and metabolic diseases, and continued platform scale-up.

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New investors in this round included Surveyor Capital as primary investor, joined by HRTG Partners, RWN Management, and others. Existing Soley investors, including Doug Leone Family Fund, Breyer Capital, and GordonMD Global Investments LP, and other undisclosed investors also participated.

The Soley platform captures time-resolved responses across thousands of features in human cells, then uses proprietary computer vision and AI to convert those features into compact, structured signatures. It screens hundreds of thousands of compounds per week, generates reproducible data at scale in-house using first-in-class automation and robotics, and trains proprietary AI/ML models, to accelerate hit finding, mechanistic insights, and molecule design.

"We built Soley to measure how living human cells, in health and disease, respond to drug exposure and determine their fate. We then translate this cellular information into a robust portfolio of novel drug candidates across a broad range of disease areas and indications," said Yerem Yeghiazarians, M.D., Co-founder and CEO of Soley Therapeutics. "We are thrilled by the strong investor support from life sciences and technology focused funds as we advance our lead programs into the clinic and expand our platform to continue building a first-in-class pipeline."

(Press release, Soley Therapeutics, JAN 7, 2026, View Source [SID1234661813])

Sana Biotechnology to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

On January 7, 2026 Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SANA), a company focused on changing the possible for patients through engineered cells, reported that it will webcast its presentation at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference at 9:45 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The presentation will feature a business overview and update by Steve Harr, Sana’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

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The webcast will be accessible on the Investor Relations page of Sana’s website at View Source A replay of the presentation will be available at the same location for 30 days following the conference.

(Press release, Sana Biotechnology, JAN 7, 2026, View Source [SID1234661812])

Rigel to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

On January 7, 2026 Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL), a commercial stage biotechnology company focused on hematologic disorders and cancer, reported that Raul Rodriguez, the company’s president and CEO, will present a company overview at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET).

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To access the live webcast or archived recording, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.rigel.com. Please connect to Rigel’s website prior to the start of the live webcast to allow for any software downloads.

(Press release, Rigel, JAN 7, 2026, View Source [SID1234661811])

RAPT Therapeutics to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

On January 7, 2026 RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapies for patients living with inflammatory and immunological diseases, reported that Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the 44thAnnual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. Pacific Time.

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To access the live webcast or subsequent archived recording of the presentation, please visit the RAPT Therapeutics website at https://investors.rapt.com/events-and-presentations.

(Press release, RAPT Therapeutics, JAN 7, 2026, https://investors.rapt.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rapt-therapeutics-present-44th-annual-jp-morgan-healthcare [SID1234661810])