April 2026 BioMarin Pharmaceutical completed its USD 4.8 billion acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics, adding Galafold® (migalastat) for Fabry disease and strengthening its portfolio of rare disease therapies. The acquisition expands BioMarin's global commercial presence in lysosomal storage disorders and enhances patient access to approved Fabry disease treatments.
March 2026 Sangamo Therapeutics advanced the rolling Biologics License Application (BLA) submission to the U.S. FDA for ST-920 (isaralgagene civaparvovec), its investigational one-time gene therapy for Fabry disease. The submission represents a significant regulatory milestone toward potential commercialization of a durable gene therapy for the disease.
December 2025 BioMarin Pharmaceutical entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for approximately USD 4.8 billion. The transaction strengthens BioMarin's rare disease portfolio by adding Galafold®, the first approved oral treatment for Fabry disease, while expanding its global commercialization capabilities.
May 2025 Sangamo Therapeutics announced key regulatory milestones for ST-920, including successful Type B Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) discussions with the U.S. FDA supporting its planned BLA submission. The company also confirmed that all dosed patients had completed the one-year follow-up required for the accelerated approval pathway, advancing the development of its Fabry disease gene therapy.