In the News

Russo Partners works at the intersection of science, medicine, and media. The stories below reflect the conversations we help shape covering breakthroughs in biopharma, digital health, healthcare, and beyond.


MedCity News

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April 5, 2026

Pinnacle Medicines Adds $89M for Oral Peptides With Properties of Injectable Biologics

Startup Pinnacle Medicines is developing peptide drugs with the same efficacy as biologic medicines and the dosing convenience of oral…

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CFO Brew

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March 31, 2026

Pharma CFO plans for telehealth expansion

Sam Backenroth is concocting a recipe for Aspargo Labs’ finance function. Backenroth joined the company, which develops liquid oral suspensions…

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The Columbian

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March 28, 2026

Vancouver-based CytoDyn makes waves in breast cancer treatment

Four short years ago, Vancouver-based CytoDyn was embroiled in scandal. But a group of executives fought to bring the biotech…

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JAMA

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March 26, 2026

FDA’s Promising New Framework for Rare Genetic Diseases

The ability to treat the underlying causes of rare genetic diseases is a new scientific achievement after many years when…

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Axios

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March 26, 2026

Pinnacle Medicines raises $89M for oral peptide development

Pinnacle Medicines, developer of oral peptides for immunology and cardiometabolic diseases, raised an $89 million Series B. Oral peptide drugs…

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ABC (WJBF-TV)

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March 23, 2026

Augusta Fire Dept. holds esophageal pre-cancer screenings for firefighters, staff

Firefighters face many dangers when battling a blaze, including an increased risk of certain cancers. That’s why the Augusta Fire…

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FOX 26

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March 20, 2026

Experimental cell therapy keeps Houston father of 3 diagnosed with aggressive malignant tumor alive

Glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor, is among the deadliest cancers, with most patients facing extremely short survival timelines….

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NPR

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March 18, 2026

Regaining Function After Spinal Cord Injury: A New Path Forward? Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO, NervGen Pharma

On this week’s BioTech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO of NervGen Pharma, about a new treatment that’s…

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The Scientist

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February 7, 2026

From Discovery to Therapy: The Rise of Reprogrammed Tregs

Nobel Prize winner Shimon Sakaguchi, a pioneer in regulatory T cell (Treg) biology, discusses the path from early observations to…

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WGN-TV

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February 5, 2026

New drug may help spinal cord injury patients regain function and hope

There is a new hope for people with spinal cord injuries. Doctors are using an experimental, easy to deliver drug,…

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May 26-29, 2026

Philadelphia, PA


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May 29-June 2, 2026

Chicago, IL


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June 22-25, 2026

San Diego, CA


Biotech CEO Summit

July 13-15, 2026

Napa, CA