Aktis has first biotech IPO of 2026

Aktis Oncology's IPO will support a pipeline of "miniprotein" radioconjugates that could offer advantages over other targeted radiation cancer treatments. In addition to its internal pipeline, Aktis has a discovery partnership with Eli Lilly.

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