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STAT PlusNewsletterThe Readout Radiopharmaceutical shows promise in post-Pluvicto setting Abivax’s ulcerative colitis data, Fulcrum’s scrapped sickle cell drug, and more biotech news from The Readout Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Elaine ChenJune 2, 2026 National Biotech Reporter Elaine Chen[email protected]Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and the emerging psychedelics drug sector. She co-writes The Readout newsletter, and co-hosts STAT’s weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Elaine on Signal at elaineywchen.70.

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Abivax’s positive data weighed down by cancer concerns Abivax said yesterday that its experimental treatment for ulcerative colitis showed significant efficacy in a closely watched maintenance trial. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts.

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