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Merck cancer drug deal caps pharma investment influx into ‘ADC’ field

Bio Pharma Dive

With the alliance, Merck joins Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Gilead in staking major bets on the potential for antibody-drug conjugates to reshape cancer treatment.

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NVIDIA banks on generative AI to pursue partnerships with biotechs

Pharmaceutical Technology

NVIDIA’s vice-president of healthcare, Kimberly Powell, discussed GenAI in pharma and the importance of partnerships.

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Merck allies with Daiichi Sankyo in major bet on antibody cancer drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal is worth up to $22 billion in total, making it one of the largest pharmaceutical licensing agreements by value.

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Health Canada grants NOC to Sumitomo and Pfizer’s MYFEMBREE

Pharmaceutical Technology

Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) to Sumitomo Pharma Canada and Pfizer Canada’s MYFEMBREE.

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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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New £30m initiative launched to support innovation against antimicrobial resistance

Pharma Times

Global innovators can apply to PACE to receive up to £1m per project - News - PharmaTimes

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Tourmaline shifts focus to developing anti-IL6 antibody following merger

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company plans to initiate the Phase II trial of anti-IL-6 antibody in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in 2024.

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Meilleur partners with ADNI4 for next-generation Alzheimer’s biomarker

Pharmaceutical Technology

Meilleur’s [F-18]NAV-4694 will be used as a biomarker in ADNI4’s Alzheimer’s disease research.

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Health Literacy Month: How industry communication can impact patient health literacy

Antidote

Since 1999, October has been designated as Health Literacy Month , a month dedicated to promoting patient-centricity in healthcare communications across the industry. Health literacy refers to a person’s ability to find, understand, and use health-related services and make informed decisions for themselves and others.

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MSD signs up Daiichi Sankyo in multibillion dollar deal to develop ADCs

Pharmaceutical Technology

Daiichi Sankyo will receive an upfront payment of $4bn and will be eligible for additional milestone payments of up to $22bn.

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How quality of life can drive equitable cancer care and outcomes

pharmaphorum

How quality of life can drive equitable cancer care and outcomes Mike.

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

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FDA clears UCB’s Bimzelx for psoriasis treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

UCB’s drug is the first IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor approved for patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

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CAR-TCR 2023 – Tim McGuire

pharmaphorum

At CAR-TCR last month in Boston, pharmaphorum Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock grabbed some time with Tim McGuire, director of business development at biomanufacturer Resilience.

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Lipella gets go-ahead for trial studying chronic oral condition

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company has said that it is ready to launch a Phase IIa trial with the drug being intended to treat an often painful condition.

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ESMO: Lilly's Retevmo drives major benefits in lung, thyroid cancers as Roche bows out of competition

Fierce Pharma

Eli Lilly is on a roll with its RET inhibitor Retevmo, with new trial results showing the drug can offer dramatic benefits in the treatment of certain lung and thyroid cancers. | Eli Lilly is on a roll with its RET inhibitor Retevmo, with new trial results showing the drug can offer dramatic benefits in the treatment of certain lung and thyroid cancers.

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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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Over 20,000 UK businesses at risk of Chinese espionage, warns MI5 chief

Pharmaceutical Technology

Over 20,000 people and businesses in the UK have already been approached by Chinese spies, warned MI5 head Ken McCallum.

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EU clears path for Pfizer’s takeover of Seagen

pharmaphorum

EU clears path for Pfizer’s takeover of Seagen Phil.

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AI will severely impact almost a fifth of jobs, Indeed says

Pharmaceutical Technology

AI is going to transform every single job and it’s already begun to happen, said Filippo Bonsanti, VP of global marketing at Indeed.

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Center focused on finding cure for glioblastoma reveals AstraZeneca drug may be a success

Outsourcing Pharma

A small molecule kinase inhibitor has been trialed in humans for the first time as part of a glioblastoma treatment study.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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EC grants approval to Pfizer for $43bn Seagen acquisition 

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has granted unconditional approval to Pfizer for the prospective takeover of Seagen for $43bn in cash.

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Amwell, Leidos win $180m US military digital health contract

pharmaphorum

Amwell, Leidos win $180m US military digital health contract Phil.

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Roche posts 7% rise in Q3 2023 group sales

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche has posted a 7% rise in group sales to SFr14.27bn ($15.91bn) at constant exchange rates (CER) in Q3 2023.

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“In AI We Trust”: What Salesforce 2023 Offered Life Sciences Marketers

Intouch Solutions

This year’s Dreamforce conference – the annual gathering for Salesforce, one of the main providers in commercial marketing and sales technology for the Health & Life Science (HLS) industry – was bigger and more innovative than ever. But what news will matter most for health & life sciences companies? An EVERSANA INTOUCH team attends each year to get the latest on the technologies coming to market and to get inspired on the best ways to use them for our clients.

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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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Endeavor acquires global rights to Hummingbird’s ADC

Pharmaceutical Technology

Endeavor BioMedicines has acquired exclusive global rights to the HER3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) of Hummingbird Bio, HMBD-501.

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Pfizer beats out GSK with FDA nod for first 5-in-1 meningitis shot

Fierce Pharma

In the race to secure U.S. approval for the first five-pronged meningitis vaccine, Pfizer has eked out a regulatory win well ahead of its immunization rival GSK. | The U.S. FDA gave a thumbs-up to Penbraya, the commercial moniker for Pfizer’s pentavalent vaccine defending against the most common serogroups behind meningococcal disease. The shot is approved for adolescents and adults between the ages of 10 and 25.

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Young hit hardest by England’s ‘community health crisis’

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Young hit hardest by England’s ‘community health crisis’ Phil.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Canada?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Canada. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.… The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Canada? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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

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MSD sinks $4bn upfront into ADC pact with Daiichi Sankyo

pharmaphorum

MSD sinks $4bn upfront into ADC pact with Daiichi Sankyo Phil.

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ESMO: Merck exec sees signs of 'prolonged benefit' from Welireg in kidney cancer

Fierce Pharma

At ESMO, Merck is encouraged by Welireg's potential to treat clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), a common type of kidney cancer.

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IPC Digital Health, Uber Health Collaborate on Patient Transport

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Partnership intends to indirectly boost patient medication adherence rates in the process.

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How Do You Design Trials That Are Fit for Purpose?

Rethinking Clinical Trials

How Do You Design Trials That Are Fit for Purpose? Description Dr. Lesley Curtis discusses how to design trials that are fit for purpose. Speaker Lesley Curtis, PhD Professor of Population Health Sciences and Medicine, Duke University Duke Clinical Research Institute Collaboratory Steering Committee Chair The post How Do You Design Trials That Are Fit for Purpose?

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.