SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“Rani Therapeutics” or “Rani”) (Nasdaq: RANI), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on the oral delivery of biologics and drugs, today announced the promotion of Alireza Javadi, Ph.D., to Chief Technical Officer. “We are thrilled to announce Alireza’s promotion to Chief Technical Officer as we enter an exciting era for Rani, highlighted by our collaboration with Chugai and our newly initiated Phase 1 study of R ...

Core Insights - Rani Therapeutics is participating in the Evercore Healthcare Conference on December 3, 2025, with CEO Talat Imran and CFO Svai Sanford presenting [1] - The company focuses on oral delivery of biologics and drugs, aiming to replace traditional injection methods with its proprietary RaniPill capsule technology [2] Company Overview - Rani Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company dedicated to advancing technologies for orally administered biologics and drugs [2] - The RaniPill capsule is a novel, proprietary, and patented platform technology designed to facilitate oral dosing instead of subcutaneous or intravenous methods [2] - The company has successfully conducted multiple preclinical and clinical studies to assess the safety, tolerability, and bioavailability of the RaniPill capsule technology [2]

Core Insights - Rani Therapeutics has entered into a research agreement with Chugai Pharmaceutical to evaluate the feasibility of applying Rani's oral delivery technology to Chugai's antibodies against undisclosed targets [1][2] - The RaniPill delivery system has demonstrated comparable bioavailability to subcutaneous delivery for the studied molecules [1] - Rani Therapeutics has evaluated 19 diverse molecules preclinically and completed three Phase 1 clinical trials with the RaniPill capsule, showcasing its broad applicability across various biologics [2] Company Overview - Rani Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing technologies for orally administered biologics and drugs, specifically through its proprietary RaniPill capsule [3] - The RaniPill capsule aims to replace subcutaneous injections or intravenous infusions with oral dosing, having successfully conducted several preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate its safety, tolerability, and bioavailability [3] Chugai Pharmaceutical Overview - Chugai Pharmaceutical, headquartered in Tokyo, is a research-based pharmaceutical company known for its drug discovery capabilities, including proprietary antibody engineering technologies [4] - The company is committed to creating innovative pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs and is a significant member of the Roche Group while maintaining its management independence [4]