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Will the tide turn for the wave of pharma layoffs?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical management expert Kenneth Getz shares insights on broader trends in the pharma sector influencing the recent wave of layoffs.

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A new biotech, built around protein design, springs from David Baker’s lab

Bio Pharma Dive

Archon Biosciences, co-founded by the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, emerged from stealth Wednesday with $20 million in seed capital.

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October 30, 2024: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, the CHI-RON Study of Adults With Congenital Heart Defects

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Thomas Carton and Dr. Anitha John In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Thomas Carton of the Louisiana Public Health Institute and Anitha John of George Washington University and the Children’s National Hospital will present “Congenital Heart Initiative: Redefining Outcomes and Navigation to Adult Centered Care (CHI-RON) Study.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern.

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Biogen, Sage admit a defeat in major depression

Bio Pharma Dive

The partners no longer intend to develop Zurzuvae for one of the most common forms of depression, citing the time and cost of running new studies that would satisfy the FDA.

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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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Lilly touts new Kisunla regimen that reduces side effects

pharmaphorum

Eli Lilly says a new starting dose regimen for its Alzheimer's disease therapy Kisunla reduces the risk of side effects that have stood in the way of approvals and reimbursement decisions for drugs in its class.Simply shifting one vial of the anti-amyloid antibody from the first infusion to the third infusion of the titration phase of dosing – the period used to achieve therapeutic levels in the body – is enough to lower the incidence of a potentially serious side effect known as ARIA-E, accordi

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Lilly shares fall as obesity drug sales miss forecasts

Bio Pharma Dive

Third quarter Mounjaro and Zepbound sales, while up substantially versus the same period last year, grew little compared to the second quarter amid inventory decreases in the U.S.

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GSK vaccine sales sink on lower demand for RSV, shingles shots

Bio Pharma Dive

The British pharma’s experience during the third quarter mirrored that of rival Pfizer, which also reported lower sales of its competing RSV shot.

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GSK to acquire Chimagen’s CMG1A46 for autoimmune disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has entered an agreement to acquire Chimagen Biosciences’ CMG1A46 for $300m upfront.

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Novo takes big step toward ending Ozempic, Wegovy shortages

Bio Pharma Dive

All doses of the two drugs are now listed as available in the U.S., per an FDA database, although the company cautioned patients may still experience "variability" filling their prescriptions.

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For pharma companies, the possibilities of green chemistry are huge

Pharmaceutical Technology

Green chemistry has the potential to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry.

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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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Investors put $115M into Axonis amid revived interest in brain drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The funding for Axonis, which is developing novel medicines for pain and epilepsy, reflects growing confidence in precision therapies for neurological diseases, one investor told BioPharma Dive.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Women as Leaders in Clinical Research

ACRP blog

In 1976, at a moment in history when U.S. enrollment of women in medical schools had just climbed to 20%, it is notable that the chronicles of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) describe the first meeting of two nurses who were among the field’s earliest clinical research coordinators, Sarah Boyer and Anne LeSher, as the impetus for the formation of the Association.

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Biogen optimistic as new products gain traction

Bio Pharma Dive

Even though Biogen raised earnings guidance, the company still has “some potentially concerning signals” in its base business, according to one analyst.

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WHO report highlights resurgence of tuberculosis

Pharma Times

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

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How a patient helped shape a treatment for rare skin disorder  

Pharmaceutical Technology

Barman-Aksӧzen shared her experience of guiding treatment research for her own ultra rare disorder, erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP).

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Novartis gets FDA okay for frontline use of Scemblix in CML

pharmaphorum

Novartis says FDA approval for frontline use of its leukaemia drug Scemblix will boost the number of eligible patients four-fold, as it hunts blockbuster sales

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Bladder cancer diagnoses to top 300,000 in major markets by 2033

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer globally, and the number of diagnosed incident cases is set to increase.

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AI and trusted data: The key to unlocking faster, more cost-effective drug discovery

pharmaphorum

Discover how GenAI is leveraging AI technology to streamline R&D processes, ensuring trusted data and accelerating drug discovery timelines while reducing costs.

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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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Roche to leverage Dyno Therapeutics tech for novel gene therapies in neuro disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

With the formation of a new strategic partnership, Dyno Therapeutics is responsible for the development of novel AAV capsids.

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UK Chancellor pledges £22bn rise in day-to-day NHS spending

pharmaphorum

The UK's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves pumps billions into NHS in the first Labour budget in 14 years

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Pfizer boasts over 30% increase in Q3 revenues against previous year

Pharmaceutical Technology

Amidst a share value slump and executive turmoil, Pfizer reported a robust quarter thanks in part to Covid-19 drug sales.

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AZ confirms its China president is under investigation

pharmaphorum

The head of AstraZeneca's Chinese operations, Leon Wang, has been placed under investigation by the authorities in Beijing

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Spero’s stock slides after antibiotic flops in Phase II trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company has laid off 39% of its staff as it discontinued the development of SPR720 for non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease.

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Harnessing AI to future-proof biopharma

pharmaphorum

Discover how leveraging AI can help biopharma companies future-proof their operations and strategies. Learn about innovative AI strategies that can drive success in the biopharma industry.

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ARIA-E risk of Lilly’s Kisunla in Alzheimer’s reduced with modified dosing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla was approved in the US, Japan, and the UK, among other countries.

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FDA decision casts doubts over future of psychedelic treatments

pharmaphorum

The recent FDA decision on the use of MDMA for PTSD treatment has created uncertainty about the future of psychedelic therapy. Learn more about the implications and potential impact on patients.

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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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Novartis’ Scemblix gains FDA approval for leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis has received FDA accelerated approval for Scemblix (asciminib) to treat adults with newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP.

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Juggling CMC trade-offs with personalised cancer vaccines

pharmaphorum

Learn how personalised cancer vaccines are revolutionising cancer treatment and how regulatory bodies like the FDA juggle trade-offs to ensure safe and effective treatments.

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IDWeek 2024: Kalihinol analogue shows promise as targeted antimalarial therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Kalihinol analogue is an innovative approach to malaria treatment, targeting the apicoplast to undermine P falciparum’s functions.

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Baxter exits China IV fluids market amid tough local competition, US shortage

Fierce Pharma

Baxter International plans to exit China’s intravenous fluids market, multiple local media outlets report, citing a letter to distributors. | Baxter plans to exit China's IV fluids market as it faces tough local competition and as it redirects global IV supplies to the U.S. to cope with a post-hurricane shortage.

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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