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UniQure offers a closer look at the leading hemophilia B gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Doctors on Tuesday got a more detailed idea of how the therapy works and who might be eligible to take it, as results from a late-stage trial were presented at ASH.

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BioMarin's hemophilia gene therapy Roctavian lands FDA nod with 'glimmers' of enthusiasm among doctors

Fierce Pharma

After an initial rejection in 2020 and a review delay earlier this year, BioMarin’s Roctavian has finally got the FDA go-ahead to introduce a gene therapy for a not-so-rare disorder.

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Bluebird executive joins Flagship startup Tessera as CMO

Bio Pharma Dive

David Davidson is leaving Bluebird bio after nearly a decade as the gene therapy developer's top doctor. His new home, Tessera, just raised $230 million to advance its "gene writing" research.

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At ASH, doctors acclaim new sickle cell gene therapies, but are cautious on details

Bio Pharma Dive

Uptake of Casgevy and Lyfgenia may be slow despite their dramatic benefit, physicians said, citing complexities in treatment, manufacturing and reimbursement.

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New data underline cancer risk of Bluebird therapy for brain disease

Bio Pharma Dive

Seven young boys given Bluebird's Skysona later developed blood cancers, findings that could shape how doctors balance the gene therapy’s risks against its benefit.

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Promising gene therapy delivers treatment directly to brain

STAT News

Then, months later, doctors delivered gene therapy directly to her brain. A rare genetic disorder kept her from even lifting her head. Her parents took turns holding her upright at night just so she could breathe comfortably and sleep. Read the rest…

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AbbVie spies potential in Regenxbio eye disease gene therapy

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AbbVie has expanded its ophthalmology pipeline via a licensing deal with Regenxbio, paying $370 million upfront to get its hands on a gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other eye diseases. The post AbbVie spies potential in Regenxbio eye disease gene therapy appeared first on.