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Biotech Hangout

Biotech Hangout

Episode 191 - July 31, 2026

Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 0m

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On this week's episode, Graig Suvannavejh, Tim Opler, Yaron Werber, Paul Matteis, and Brian Skorney kicked off with a review of the market, noting pressure in the XBI despite a longer-term bounce-back from trough levels, though they see biotech fundamentals as largely intact. The group also discussed the trend of reverse mergers as an alternative to traditional IPOs, along with AI's expansion and uncertain role in accelerating drug discovery. In regulatory news, the co-hosts welcomed the return of FDA advisory committee meetings, including those for Capricor and Replimune, and highlighted Anthony Fauci's recent Senate testimony on the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In deals, J&J struck…