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FDA approves Teva Pharmaceuticals’ AUSTEDO XR for TD and HD chorea

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA approved Teva Pharmaceuticals’ AUSTEDO XR as a once-daily treatment option for tardive dyskinesia and Huntington’s disease chorea.

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CinCor’s ‘hub-and-spoke’ parent nabs new funding to build its next biotechs

Bio Pharma Dive

The $73 million round for CinRx Pharma, which created a startup AstraZeneca bought last year, will help fund subsidiaries making drugs for obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and gastroparesis.

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DoP launches portal and constitutes ICPMR for implementation of R&D policy

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has said that it has developed a portal for monitoring the implementation of the research and development (R&D) policy and has constituted the Indian Council for Pharmaceuticals and Medtech Research and Development (ICPMR), as envisaged in the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in the Pharma-Medtech Sector in […]

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Immunovant changes up plans for closely watched autoimmune drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The company is prioritizing development of an earlier so-called FcRn inhibitor, a type of medicine that’s shown promise treating multiple inflammatory conditions.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Mysterious Viral DNA in Human Genome Linked With Psychiatric Disorders

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

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BioNTech and CEPI expand deal to boost Africa’s vaccine capabilities

Pharmaceutical Technology

BioNTech and CEPI have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, aiming to strengthen the mRNA vaccine ecosystem in Africa.

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NHS announces hospitals will roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ as part of patient safety initiative

Pharma Times

The first phase of the programme will be in place in hospitals across the UK by March 2025

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Agios sells vorasidenib US royalties for $905m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Royalty Pharma will receive 15% on US sales of vorasidenib, up to $1bn, and at a 12% rate beyond that.

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COVID-19 vaccinations now ‘alarmingly low’ in Europe

pharmaphorum

COVID-19 vaccination rates have fallen precipitously in Europe and should be ramped up this autumn so they are at least in line with influenza vaccine uptake.

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Researchers identify genetic changes responsible for rare childhood immune disorders

Pharma Times

Affecting the immune system, various forms of SCID are estimated to affect one in 75,000 to 100,000 newborns

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Interview: Has Cybin hit the biggest breakthrough in 40 years to treat psychiatric disorders?

Outsourcing Pharma

In an intriguing interview with Cybinâs CEO, Doug Drysdale, OSP senior editor, Liza Laws found out how second-generation psychedelics could be the biggest breakthrough in psychiatry in 40 years.

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Gilead urged to improve access to HIV drug by public figures and celebrities

Pharmaceutical Technology

Several personalities, including a Nobel-winning scientist who helped discover HIV, have written to Gilead in an open letter about fairer access to Sunlenca.

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Short reads, big impact: How genomics is revolutionising cancer research

pharmaphorum

Discover how genomics is transforming cancer research through the study of DNA, RNA, and ctDNA. Learn about the latest breakthroughs in the field in this insightful short read.

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Sanofi completes the $1.7bn acquisition of Inhibrx

Pharmaceutical Technology

With the completed acquisition, Sanofi will gain access to SAR447537, Inhibrx’s human recombinant protein in development for AATD.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Who decides whether you get into a clinical trial?

Antidote

One may choose to participate in a clinical trial for many reasons. Volunteering often has multiple benefits, from advancing medical research to gaining access to cutting-edge medical care. However, deciding to enroll in a clinical trial is only one part of the process.

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How cell and gene therapy are evolving

Pharmaceutical Technology

The cell and gene therapy market is accelerating in its evolution, as well as commercial approvals, with new therapeutic options for patients

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US Congress passes bill to end Parkinson’s disease

pharmaphorum

The US Congress has passed the first-ever federal bill dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease, modelled on similar legislation for Alzheimer’s enacted in 2011

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Ikena further sheds staff and pipeline in bid to maximise value

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company has fired 53% of its workforce and is shutting down the development of a Phase I pipeline candidate.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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BioNTech, flush with $145M from CEPI, looks to expand mRNA vaccine production in Africa

Fierce Pharma

As various efforts to produce next-generation vaccines in Africa are being carried forward by the likes of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, BioNTech | Under an expansion of the partners’ existing deal, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is committing up to $145 million to bolster BioNTech’s efforts to establish vaccine R&D and manufacturing capabilities at the German company’s facility in Kigali, Rwanda.

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BIOSECURE “grandfather” amendment softens impact of US-China trade ban

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US BIOSECURE bill aims to prevent US companies from working with Chinese biotechs, but is softened with a "grandfather" clause.

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First patient gets bowel cancer jab in NHS 'matchmaker' push

pharmaphorum

The first patient has received a BioNTech colorectal cancer vaccine as part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) 'matchmaker' service

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MSD agrees to acquire EyeBio for up to $3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

MSD has announced a definitive agreement to acquire EyeBio, through a subsidiary, for a total of up to $3bn.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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May 30, 2024: Workshop Materials Now Available From ‘Patient-Centered Research in Real-World Settings: Essentials of Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials’

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Complete materials are now available from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory’s recent workshop, “Patient-Centered Research in Real-World Settings: Essentials of Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials.” The 1-day workshop, held on May 19 at the 45th annual Society for Clinical Trials meeting in Boston, introduced concepts in the design, conduct, and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials embedded in healthcare systems.

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Untapped opportunities: Fulfilling the promise of decentralized clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Decentralized clinical trials are driving new complexities in data collection. The right solutions provider can make all the difference.

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J&J shares data on would-be blockbuster antidepressant

pharmaphorum

Johnson & Johnson's seltorexant hits the mark in a phase 3 trial involving patients with depression and sleep disturbances

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EC grants orphan medicinal product status to Rocket’s RP-A601

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has granted orphan medicinal product designation for Rocket Pharmaceuticals’ RP-A601 for PKP-2 related arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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CSL Seqirus scores 4th award from US government for bird flu pandemic preparedness

Fierce Pharma

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its avian flu pandemic preparedness partnership with CSL Seqirus, lining up the vaccine specialist to

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Merck agrees to acquire EyeBio for up to $3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Merck has announced a definitive agreement to acquire EyeBio, through a subsidiary, for a total of up to $3bn.

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Safeguarding Patients: A Day in the Life of a Pharmacovigilance Leader

XTalks

Pharmacovigilance, particularly within cancer therapeutics, is more than just a profession for Ashish Jain, Senior Director of Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Curis. Driven by a deep-rooted passion for patient safety, Ashish provides a personal glimpse into his everyday responsibilities and the evolving landscape of his field. From Pharmacy School to Pharmacovigilance Ashish’s journey into pharmacovigilance began during his pharmacy school days, where an internship first exposed him to

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Untapped opportunities: Fulfilling the promise of decentralized clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Decentralized clinical trials are driving new complexities in data collection. The right solutions provider can make all the difference.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud