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Why demand is rising for secure and climate-controlled gene therapy services

Pharmaceutical Technology

Although only a small number of gene therapies have reached the market thus far, the industry is poised to grow quickly over the next few years. According to GlobalData’s clinical trials database, there are currently 1,231 planned and ongoing trials for gene therapies and gene-modified cell therapies alone.

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CAMP4’s funding influx paves the way for tapping regulatory RNA to treat urea cycle disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

However, in patients with urea cycle disorders, genetic defects result in inadequate amounts of the enzymes needed to convert nitrogen into urea. Ultragenyx uses adeno-associated virus 8 (AAV8) gene therapy to induce stable OTC gene expression. Their platform identifies which regRNAs control the specific gene of interest.

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EdiGene Expands Management Team by Appointment of Head of US Subsidiary Dr. Bo Zhang and Head of Business Development Dr. Kehua Fan

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.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– EdiGene, Inc. which develops genome editing technologies to accelerate drug discovery and develop novel therapeutics for a broad range of diseases, today announced the appointment of Bo Zhang, Ph.D., as Head of Business Development. Both will report to Dr. Dong Wei, CEO of EdiGene.

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It’s time to do better for patients with rare neurological disorders

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In other cases, rare CNS conditions may be passed on from one generation to the next without knowledge or understanding that the reason for suffering or death among previous generations was genetic in basis and therefore identifiable, and perhaps even treatable.

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Pfizer vaults into sickle cell market as GBT deal confirmed

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The GBT deal comes at a time when the market for SCD therapies is undergoing significant change, with multiple new drugs reaching the market after years of stagnation and progress also being made with genetic therapies from the likes of bluebird bio, Vertex Pharma/CRISPR Therapeutics and Precision Bio/Novartis.

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Investment fuels AI-driven development of breakthrough genomic medicines

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Now, he leads Whitelab Genomics as its artificial intelligence (AI) platform powers the development of genomic therapies – an emerging field in which genetic sequences are injected into cells to target and repair damaged genes. and France to accelerate the development of genomic therapies.

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Advances in Rare Disease Drug Development: Disease Biology, Regulatory Support, Building Relationships and the Patient Voice

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Prior to joining Calliditas Therapeutics as CMO, he held roles at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Takeda, focusing on clinical and business development in rare diseases. I’ve had a great passion for drug development in rare diseases,” says Dr. Philipson, underscoring a commitment that would shape his career’s trajectory.