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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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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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Clinical Trials for Celiac Disease: Insights from Beyond Celiac’s Kate Avery

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in barley, wheat and rye. However, there are ongoing clinical trials for celiac disease to investigate potential new treatments. How does Beyond Celiac spread awareness about research and clinical trials for celiac disease?

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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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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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World’s First RSV Vaccine + First Novel Treatment for ALS – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 109

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Read more about the vaccine, including clinical trial results on its efficacy and safety. The treatment, an antisense oligonucleotide developed by Biogen, targets abnormal proteins arising from SOD1 mutations, which are associated with the development of ALS in some patients.

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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).