Tue.Mar 26, 2024

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Viking stays in obesity drug race with early data for weight loss pill

Bio Pharma Dive

The results are from a small Phase 1 study, but suggest Viking’s oral GLP-1 drug may not come with high rates of gastrointestinal side effects.

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US FDA grants approval for Alexion’s NMOSD treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved Alexion’s Ultomiris to treat adults with AQP4 Ab+ neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).

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FDA approves Merck lung disease drug acquired in $11B deal

Bio Pharma Dive

Merck is couting on Winrevair, which it acquired by buying Acceleron Pharma, to help soften the blow when Keytruda loses patent protection later this decade.

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Astellas secures approval for gastric cancer antibody in Japan

Pharmaceutical Technology

The approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) is based on positive results from two studies.

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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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SQZ, Portal founder Armon Sharei on starting over in biotech

Bio Pharma Dive

After his first biotech startup was sold off in parts, Sharei is applying the lessons he’s learned to a new company with a different business model.

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GlycoMimetics files patent for treating cancer and related conditions with compound of formula (i)

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover GlycoMimetics Inc.'s groundbreaking patent for treating cancer and related conditions with Formula (I) compound. Learn how this method can reduce chemotherapy side effects and improve patient outcomes.

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Ingersoll Rand to expand life science presence with $2.3bn ILC buyout

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ingersoll Rand has signed an agreement for the acquisition of ILC Dover for an upfront cash purchase price of approximately $2.325bn.

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Nanoscope preps filing for retinitis pigmentosa gene therapy

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Nanoscope Therapeutics is on the brink of filing for FDA approval of what could be the first gene therapy for incurable eye disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP) that can be used regardless of underlying genetic mutations.

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Amneal gains FDA greenlight to develop Ciprodex generic for ear infections

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis’ Ciprodex is a ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic suspension indicated to treat middle and outer bacterial ear infections.

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Bristol Myers Squibb cuts hundreds of Mirati staffers months after closing $5.8B buyout

Fierce Pharma

Bristol Myers Squibb cuts hundreds of Mirati staffers months after closing $5.

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

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Experts flag concerns with drug compliance in osteoporosis landscape

Pharmaceutical Technology

KOLs interviewed by GlobalData emphasised urgent action to address inconsistent drug compliance rates in the osteoporosis disease landscape.

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Merck scores key FDA approval for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Winrevair

Fierce Pharma

After three years, the crown jewel of Merck’s $11.5 billion acqu | After three years, the crown jewel of Merck’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Acceleron is ready to pay dividends. With the FDA’s approval of Winrevair (sotatercept) to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Merck is set to launch the first disease-modifying treatment for the condition.

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Regeneron hit with FDA rejection for blood cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The agency said it required the confirmatory portion of odronextamab’s Phase III trial.

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Researchers identify group of biological markers found in high levels in TB patients

Pharma Times

According to the World Health Organization, TB is responsible for over one million annual deaths

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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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Innovent Biologics files patent for patent filed for novel heterodimeric fc scaffold proteins

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover Innovent Biologics' groundbreaking patent for novel proteins with heterodimeric antibody Fc, revolutionizing antibody engineering and drug development.

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Pfizer Terminates Phase III Sickle Cell Study Due to Slow Patient Recruitment

BioSpace

While Pfizer has ended one of its two Phase III studies for inclacumab in sickle cell disease, the company is still eyeing an approval for the antibody in the inherited blood disorder by 2026.

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Syros Pharmaceuticals files patent for treating cancer with compound of formula (i)

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover Syros Pharmaceuticals' groundbreaking patent for treating cancer by targeting CDK7 with compounds of Formula (I). Learn about the innovative method and potential new treatment options for solid tumors.

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World Bipolar Day 2024: Innovations in Bipolar Disorder Treatment

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World Bipolar Day, observed on March 30th each year, is an important global awareness day focusing on bipolar disorder and eliminating the social stigma often associated with mental health issues. March 30 is also the birthday of the well-known Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh who was posthumously diagnosed to have had bipolar disorder. World Bipolar Day started as a partnership initiative of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), the Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder (ANBD) and the Internati

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Nurix Therapeutics files patent for bifunctional compounds for hpk1 degradation in disease treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how Nurix Therapeutics' patent for bifunctional compounds targeting HPK1 activity offers a groundbreaking method for treating diseases, including cancer. Learn more about this innovative approach in pharmaceutical compositions.

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Caring Cross, Brazil's Fiocruz team up to produce cell and gene therapies at a fraction of their cost in the US

Fierce Pharma

Maryland non-profit Caring Cross has unveiled a partnership with the Brazilian government that's designed to provide access to advanced cell and gene therapies for diseases like leukemia, lymphoma | Maryland nonprofit Caring Cross has unveiled a partnership with the Brazilian government which is designed to provide access to advanced CAR-T and gene therapies for diseases like leukemia, lymphoma and HIV infection—and in the process provide a manufacturing model that demonstrates how to reduc

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Pfizer files patent for multi-drug antibody drug conjugates with site-specific construction

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover Pfizer's innovative patent for multi-drug Antibody Drug Conjugates and Linking Assembly Units, enabling precise and effective drug delivery. Explore the cutting-edge technology behind site-specific construction and versatile drug linking options.

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Female leadership and lessening disease burden

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As Women’s History Month comes to its final week, today’s podcast sees web editor Nicole Raleigh in conversation with Debra Weiss, COO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI), discussing her role as a female leader in the leader and the non-profit organisation’s work in developing novel biomedical interventions and lessening the burden of disease in LMICs.

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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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Sanofi files patent for method for high-level expression of multiple target polypeptides

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover Sanofi's innovative patent for expressing multiple target polypeptides in mammalian cells using unique cell surface markers. This method could revolutionize protein expression technologies.

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Aduhelm and an expensive failure to launch

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Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi are examples of controversial drugs that faced challenges with FDA approval. Learn more about the expensive failure to launch of these medications.

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Genmab files patent for treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma using bispecific antibody

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover Genmab AS's innovative patent for treating DLBCL with a bispecific antibody and R-CHOP regimen. Learn about specific dosages and administration schedules for improved patient outcomes.

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Moderna Secures Up to $750M in Funding from Blackstone to Advance Flu Program

BioSpace

Moderna has entered into a development and commercialization funding agreement with asset management firm Blackstone Life Sciences to help advance its pipeline of flu vaccine candidates.

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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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Bicycle Therapeutics files patent for method for determining cyclisation extent of peptide ligand

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how Bicycle Therapeutics Plc's patent revolutionizes peptide cyclisation analysis on genetic display systems. Learn more about this innovative method now!

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Reuters Pharma USA 2024 - Day 1

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Get live coverage of the latest updates and developments from Day 1 of Reuters Pharma USA 2024. Stay informed with real-time news and insights from the event.

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Arcturus Therapeutics files patent for modified human otc protein for treating OTC deficiency

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how Arcturus Therapeutics' patent for a modified human OTC protein revolutionizes OTC deficiency treatment with codon optimized mRNA sequences.

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Inizio Engage and Applied Driving partner to support clinical workers with safety app

Pharma Times

The Companion+ Mobile Safety App will be rolled out to a further 115 users within the UK and US

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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.