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Celebrating Black History Month: Black Scientists that Have Revolutionized the Life Sciences

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In the life sciences, countless Black scientists, researchers and medical professionals have made groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of biology and medicine. They serve as inspiration for future generations of scientists from all backgrounds.

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Alyftrek: Vertex Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment with Triple-Action Combo

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CF is a progressive genetic disease caused by defective CFTR proteins, which are crucial for regulating salt and water movement in cells. These mutations can vary in severity and impact on CFTR function, from complete protein dysfunction to defects in protein folding, trafficking or regulation.

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4 Life Science Trends To Pay Attention To in 2021

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The pandemic itself will also continue to spur innovations and changes such as greater shifts towards decentralized clinical trials and patient-centric approaches. In addition to vaccines, there are handfuls of drugs currently being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.

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Sourcing Blockbuster Oncology Products for Clinical Trial Supply

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This is relevant for clinical trials as more regulators require evidence of efficacy in comparison to the standard of care, which is likely to be one of the blockbuster products. Several oncology products now have “blockbuster” status where sales exceed $1 billion annually. Herceptin (Trastuzumab) and Mabthera (Rituximab).

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Key Trends in the Life Sciences to Look Forward to in 2022

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If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. Here is a look at some life science trends to expect in the coming year, including key themes and topics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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Oncology Clinical Trials: Considerations and Challenges

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While clinical trials are becoming more complex, oncology trials have generally had a greater level of complexity than trials in many other disease spaces. Despite this, the number of oncology trials worldwide has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Site Challenges in Oncology Clinical Trials.

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New facility boosts UK’s cell and gene therapy manufacturing capacity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In an email to Pharmaceutical Technology , an NHSBT spokesperson said the centre will “support early phase clinical trials and preclinical work, providing a route to eventual commercial scale production”. In the past, researchers have often had to seek help from outside the UK, thus delaying clinical trials and patient access.