Wed.Jun 05, 2024

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Bio-Sourcing and Afrigen Biologics partner on biomanufacturing platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

Belgian biotech, Bio-Sourcing, and Cape Town based company, Afrigen Biologics, have signed a partnership for a technology transfer pilot programme in South Africa of a biotherapeutic platform named BioMilk.

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[Podcast] The Power of Persistence: From Biotech Incubator to Product Launch

Bio Pharma Dive

How can small and mid-sized biotech companies better manage pharmacovigilance during clinical trials? Listen to the podcast to learn how strategic alliances are helping.

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Be Bio’s haemophilia B treatment gains FDA orphan drug status

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted orphan drug designation to Be Biopharma’s (Be Bio) BE-101 for the treatment of haemophilia B.

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June 5, 2024: This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds to Feature PCORnet-Based COVID-19 and Diabetes Assessment (CODA) Study

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Russell Rothman and Dr. Jason Block In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Russell Rothman of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Jason Block of Harvard Medical School will present “The NIH COvid-19 and Diabetes Assessment (CODA) Study: Leveraging PCORnet for a Novel Cohort Study.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern.

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

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Lilly details MASH data for tirzepatide; Cytokinetics comments on past sale talks

Bio Pharma Dive

A study abstract shed more light on tirzepatide’s potential in MASH. Elsewhere, Cytokinetics CEO spoke on deal negotiations and AbbVie started a key multiple myeloma drug study.

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DCGI emphasises need for sample test for standards for medical devices and IVDs

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi has emphasised that the medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) sold in the county should be tested for the standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for its quality and performance in the country.

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Surprise Discovery Reveals Ozempic Lowers Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists are learning about the pros and cons of Ozempic in real-time, as prescriptions of the appetite-suppressing drug explode into the millions worldwide.

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AbbVie’s RINVOQ now indicated for paediatric arthritis in US

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbbVie's RINVOQ is now indicated for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in paediatric patients.

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Lilly CFO leaves to join Alphabet

Bio Pharma Dive

Anat Ashkenazi is switching industries after a 23-year career at the Indianapolis drugmaker.

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J&J seeks expanded approvals for paediatric HIV-1 therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Johnson & Johnson has sought approval from the US FDA for the use of its HIV-1 therapy, PREZCOBIX, in children aged six years and above.

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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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Bristol Myers puts more than 860 jobs on chopping block in NJ as $1.5B savings campaign rolls ahead

Fierce Pharma

The scope of Bristol Myers Squibb’s $1.5 billion savings drive is beginning to come into focus. | Starting this month, BMS will begin the process of laying off around 863 employees in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) alert from the state. The move forms part of BMS’ campaign to shave off $1.5 billion in costs by the end of 2025, a company spokesperson said over email.

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How to streamline your pharma mass production by leveraging the Körber Ecosystem

Pharmaceutical Technology

Having a competent and efficient partner by your side can elevate your mass production to new levels of efficiency and sustainable success.

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Moderna’s mRNA Candidate Joins FDA’s Accelerator Program for Rare Diseases

BioSpace

Moderna on Thursday said its investigational mRNA-based therapy for methylmalonic acidemia has been selected for the FDA’s accelerator program for rare diseases, dubbed START.

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AstraZeneca completes Fusion Pharmaceuticals acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has announced the conclusion of its acquisition of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Fusion Pharmaceuticals.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Structure Looks to Raise $476M in Upsized Public Offering After Positive Phase II Weight Loss Data

BioSpace

Structure Therapeutics is offering over nine million shares on the heels of mid-stage data for its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, which showed weight loss of 6.2% in overweight or obese patients.

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MDMA therapy wait goes on as FDA panel rejects Lykos’ PTSD treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

An FDA advisory committee, whilst noting improvement in patient symptoms, was not convinced by Lykos’ trial design.

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Novo’s Ozempic, Wegovy to Face Stiff Generic Competition in China: Reuters

BioSpace

Novo Nordisk will face strong generic competition from at least 15 companies in China for its blockbuster GLP-1 receptor agonist products Wegovy and Ozempic, according to Reuters.

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Bluejay touts positive data for chronic hepatitis D treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The biopharma shared preliminary Phase II data at EASL for its IgG1 monoclonal antibody, BJT-778

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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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Amgen Phase III Win Positions Uplizna for Label Expansion in Rare Autoimmune Disease

BioSpace

Amgen’s CD19-directed antibody Uplizna in a late-stage study showed it can suppress the risk of flares by nearly 90% in patients with IgG4-related disease, the company announced Wednesday.

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First rare disease therapies chosen for FDA START programme

pharmaphorum

An initiative set up by the FDA to accelerate the development of therapies for rare disease in the same way that Operation Warp Speed delivered COVID-19 vaccine has chosen its first pilot programme candidates.

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Telix Targets $200M IPO in Hot Radiopharma Market as Biotech Nasdaq Offerings Slow

BioSpace

Telix Pharmaceuticals is looking to cash in on radiopharmaceuticals, which have emerged as one of the hottest spaces in oncology, with an initial public offering to help support its pipeline of targeted radiation products.

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ASCO: KRAS upstarts set their sights on NSCLC market

pharmaphorum

KRAS inhibitors from Eli Lilly, Genfleet, and InxMed make their case for use in NSCLC at ASCO, as they case down Amgen and Bristol-Myers Squibb's market drugs

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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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BioSpace x DIA: Robust Integrated Regulatory Strategies

BioSpace

How do we ensure strategic vision and thoughtful implementation when pursuing new opportunities in science and technology? Our guests discuss challenges around reimbursement, intellectual property, change management and the critical nature of early engagement.

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Gilead, Ipsen build the case for their PBC drugs at EASL

pharmaphorum

Gilead Sciences is just a few weeks away from an FDA decision on seladelpar for rare liver disease primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and will be buoyed by new data pointing to its long-term efficacy and safety.

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FDA hearing set to discuss advisory committee members’ conflicts and more

Pharmaceutical Technology

FDA officials outline what to expect at the upcoming hearing on AdComs, and elaborated how the right data can drive accelerated approvals.

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Cyberattack disrupts patient care at London hospitals

pharmaphorum

NHS hospitals in London have declared a critical incident caused by a ransomware attack on a pathology services provider, leading to cancelled procedures and patients having to be transferred to different care providers. The attack on Synnovis has had an impact on patient care at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, as well as GP services in southeast London, according to an NHS England statement.

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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.

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Discover how Phastar is making a vast contribution the life sciences community at DIA 2024

BioPharma Reporter

At the DIA 2024 Global Annual Meeting, Phastar iwill be proud to join a diverse group of stakeholders from industry, regulatory bodies, academia, and patient communities.

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PHTI backs virtual therapies for musculoskeletal disorders

pharmaphorum

PHTI's latest report finds that digital therapies for musculoskeletal conditions like low back pain can deliver clinically meaningful benefits

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From one juggernaut to another: Lilly CFO Anat Ashkenazi takes same role at tech giant Alphabet

Fierce Pharma

After 23 years at Eli Lilly, including the last three as its CFO, Anat Ashkenazi is leaving to take the same role at Google's parent company Alphabet.

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Don't miss out: Qinesca's creative innovations revealed at DIA

BioPharma Reporter

As the anticipation for the 60th DIA annual meeting reaches a fever pitch, eyes should be on Qinesca, the latest breakthrough in clinical research technology.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.