Mon.Aug 19, 2024

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DeepCure links with Leeds Institute to bring AI-based RA drug to clinic  

Pharmaceutical Technology

The partners will conduct a study using blood samples and joint biopsies from various patient subgroups, focusing on those resistant to current treatments.

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As Bristol Myers’ schizophrenia drug nears approval, AbbVie and others hope to provide competition

Bio Pharma Dive

A new wave of antipsychotics could improve patient adherence. The race to corner this large projected market is already getting tight.

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Eli Lilly acquires Morphic in IBD portfolio expansion

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly has concluded the acquisition of Morphic Holding at $57 per share, bolstering its inflammatory bowel disease portfolio.

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Study Finds Humans Age Faster at 2 Sharp Peaks – Here’s When to Expect Them

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The progress of a human being through life might be thought of as a mostly gradual succession of changes from the ovum to the grave. But if you wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and wonder when you suddenly grew so much older, you may not be imagining things.

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

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South African president calls on WHO for better mpox response

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, has asked the WHO to ensure African countries have equitable access to mpox vaccines.

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Novo plans new plant as it races to meet drug demand

Bio Pharma Dive

The new factory, which Novo is committing some $220 million to build, will supply raw materials for the company’s chronic disease medicines.

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ICMR and Panacea Biotec initiate phase 3 clinical trial for the first indigenous dengue vaccine, DengiAll

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec have announced the initiation of the first-ever phase 3 clinical trial for a dengue vaccine in India. The trial will evaluate the efficacy of India’s indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, developed by Panacea Biotec.

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FDA lifts partial hold on study of BioNTech-partnered ADC

Bio Pharma Dive

Partner MediLink Therapeutics is limiting the drug’s dosing after reports of lowered white blood cell counts and inflammation of the digestive tract.

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Phanes acquires second FDA orphan designation for bispecific antibody

Pharmaceutical Technology

PT217 has received orphan drug designations from the FDA for the treatment of neuroendocrine carcinoma in addition to small cell lung cancer.

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US govt taps Walgreens for decentralised trials

pharmaphorum

Walgreens has signed a $100m contract with the US government's BARDA agency for access to its decentralised clinical trials network

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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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Daiichi Sankyo-AstraZeneca’s ENHERTU gains BTD for breast cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's ENHERTU has received FDA BTD status for the treatment of specific types of metastatic breast cancer.

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FDA balks at standard approval of Liquidia's PAH rival to United's Tyvaso after lengthy court saga

Fierce Pharma

Liquidia and its dry powder Yutrepia is back in FDA limbo after the agency opted for a tentative approval as opposed to a standard nod. | The agency granted a broad regulatory exclusivity to rival United Therapeutics and its Tyvasvo DPI, leaving Liquidia's Yutrepia, which uses the same active drug, in FDA limbo until 2025.

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US DoD grants $2.3m to Immuron for military version of anti-diarrhoeal Travelan

Pharmaceutical Technology

Immuron Limited has won a $2.3m grant to develop a version of its anti-diarrhoeal medication Travelan, following support from the US DoD.

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Nature publishes new research on genetic causes of colorectal cancer

Pharma Times

In the UK study, researchers analysed 2,023 bowel cancers from the 100,000 Genomes Project

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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SciSparc and Polyrizon sign global agreement for pain therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

SciSparc has signed an exclusive patent license agreement with Polyrizon to out-license its SCI-160 programme for pain treatment.

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Were industry watchers too optimistic after IRA's price cut reveal? Analysts weigh in

Fierce Pharma

Industry watchers largely breathed a sigh of relief last week after the Medicare price cuts for certain costly drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act initially appeared better than expected. | The magnitude of price cuts under the Inflation Reduction Act initially appeared better than expected. However, that rosy view may have missed an important point, one analyst team contends.

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Overcoming common challenges in fill/finish for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) 

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to GlobalData, annual biologic approvals outnumbering small molecules approvals is set to become a longstanding trend.

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Oncimmune announces new contract with global pharma company

Pharma Times

The contract concerns profiling Immunoglobulin E autoantibodies in blood serum

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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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Gilead partners with PANTHERx for LIVDELZI distribution

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gilead Sciences has partnered with PANTHERx Rare to distribute LIVDELZI, a primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment.

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Bavarian Nordic set to provide 12M doses of Jynneos to Africa amid current mpox outbreak

Fierce Pharma

With its rapid development of the Jynneos vaccine, Bavarian | After the WHO declared mpox a global health emergency for the second time in 25 months, Bavarian Nordic said it could ramp up manufacturing to supply 12 million doses of its Jynneos vaccine through 2025 to contain the virus in Africa.

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Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID/flu vaccine hits a hurdle

pharmaphorum

Pfizer and BioNTech have a phase 3 mishap with their combined COVID-19 and influenza vaccine, handing Moderna an advantage

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Genmab shuffles C-Suite on commercialization, manufacturing as portfolio grows

Fierce Pharma

Genmab is revamping its executive team as the Danish antibody specialist expands its commercialization efforts and looks to evolve into “a fully integrated biotech innovation powerhouse.” | Genmab is revamping its executive team as the Danish antibody specialist expands its commercialization efforts and looks to evolve into “a fully integrated biotech innovation powerhouse.

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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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EU starts review of Enhertu in HER2-ultra-low breast cancer

pharmaphorum

The EMA has started a review of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that could see the drug being used in advanced breast cancer with even lower levels of the HER2 biomarker.

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Breakthrough reveals new drug target for inflammatory diseases

Drug Discovery World

The discovery of a new regulator affecting immune cells could lead to new treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases including arthritis and severe Covid-19. A large research collaboration, led by the University of Exeter’s MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, has focused on how immune cells sense their environment. This activity triggers responses which are finely balanced, to protect against disease and infection, and to reduce cell-damaging inflammation.

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Safeguarding patient data: Four steps to consider when assessing your IT infrastructure

pharmaphorum

Safeguarding patient data is crucial in the healthcare industry. This article outlines four steps to consider when assessing your IT infrastructure to protect against ransomware and ensure the security of patient data.

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New DDW Highlights podcast: 19 August 2024

Drug Discovery World

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW’s Megan Thomas narrates five key stories of the week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry updates. The chosen news highlights this week all feature advances in drug development in oncology indications and reflect the breadth of therapeutic approaches to cancer treatment.

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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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How can Quality and Operations Teams Work Collaboratively to Drive Value for Clinical Trial Sponsors?

XTalks

The synergy between clinical trial quality and operations teams is vital for delivering value to sponsors. Effective collaboration between these teams can lead to smoother project execution and, ultimately, better outcomes for patients. However, achieving this level of coordination requires a deliberate and strategic approach grounded in transparency and mutual trust.

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Investigational therapy for advanced cancers enters trials

Drug Discovery World

CV6 Therapeutics has initiated patient dosing in Phase Ia clinical trial evaluating its investigational first-in-class, specific dUTPase inhibitor CV6-168 + infusional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). The study will assess the safety, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles and anti-tumour activity for CV6-168 in the treatment of patients with advanced metastatic solid tumours refractory to standard treatment, including colon, gastric, breast, ovarian, lung, and other solid tumours.

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New tentative approval for Alembic drug dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Drug Patent Watch

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five NDAs.

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New understanding of Flaviviruses suggests novel treatment strategies

Drug Discovery World

Researchers have uncovered how Flaviviruses like Dengue and Zika propagate, suggesting the possibility of new treatment strategies. They have identified a transporter protein, called importin-7 (IPO7), as crucial for the nuclear transport of Flaviviridae core proteins. Viruses of the family Flaviviridae, including Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), Dengue virus (DENV), Zika virus (ZIKV), West Nile virus (WNV), and Tick-borne encephalitis virus, are known to cause severe diseases.

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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.