Mon.May 06, 2024

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Bluebird preps for first commercial use of sickle cell gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

A 12-year-old boy in the Washington, D.C., area is set become the first patient treated with Lyfgenia since its U.S. approval last December.

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IPC and CSIR-IMTech forge strategic partnership to advance research in microbiology

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Aimed at driving innovation and progress in the field of microbiology, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) and the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTech), Chandigarh, have joined forces towards advancing microbiological research and development for the betterment of public health.

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As drug shortages reach record highs, regulators weigh next steps

Bio Pharma Dive

With many chemotherapy and ADHD drugs stuck in stubbornly short supply, several agencies are looking for new solutions.

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UK MHRA approves ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir formulations for HIV-1

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UK MHRA approved two formulations of ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir, offering a new prevention option for HIV-1 infection.

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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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Scientists Reveal Optimal Daily Ratio of Sitting, Standing, Sleeping And Movement

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy – standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative.

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AstraZeneca ups stake in Cellectis in latest cell therapy bet

Bio Pharma Dive

The British drugmaker, which has made genetic medicine a larger priority of late, added $140 million to a deal to develop up to 10 gene and cell therapies.

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Gossamer sells rights to drug it hopes can rival a new Merck therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

One analyst thinks the collaboration “bodes well” for Gossamer, which has had trouble convincing investors its drug seralutinib can compete on the market.

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Cipla and Glenmark initiate recall of certain products in the US

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cipla and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals are recalling specific products from the US market due to distinct manufacturing issues.

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Free pathway analysis: How much do you really save?

Bio Pharma Dive

Can free bioinformatics tools get the job done?

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Sentynl acquires Eiger’s Zokinvy for progeria treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sentynl Therapeutics has announced the acquisition of Zokinvy programme from Eiger BioPharmaceuticals for the treatment of progeria.

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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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Maximizing efficiency in translational medicine with an on-site pharmacy

Bio Pharma Dive

The ability to modify drug formulations in real time and dosage strengths is crucial, while adhering to all regulatory standards and maintaining cGMP standards.

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BioNTech plots first wave of cancer launches in 2026 as COVID vaccine sales continue to disappoint

Fierce Pharma

As BioNTech continues to endure a sharp decline in COVID-19 vaccine sales, the German mRNA specialist is looking ahead to the next leg of its commercial journey. | With plans to have at least 10 potentially registrational trials underway by the end of 2024, BioNTech is plotting the first wave of its market debut in oncology from 2026 onward.

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Optimized trials are the easiest way to meet the FDA’s latest diversity requirements

Bio Pharma Dive

Optimized clinical trials will help sponsors align with new FDORA diversity requirements.

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Amneal agrees to $272.5M settlement to resolve opioid lawsuits

Fierce Pharma

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle approximately 900 lawsuits brought by state, local and Native American jurisdictions claiming that the New Jersey generics producer | Amneal Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle approximately 900 lawsuits brought by state, local and Native American jurisdictions claiming that the New Jersey generics producer fueled the opioid crisis by failing to act on suspicious opioid orders.

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

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Top charities team up with $300m for climate, health equity

pharmaphorum

The Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Wellcome have joined forces to tackle some of the most pressing threats to human health and wellbeing. The new initiative gets underway with $300 million in funding over three years earmarked for handling infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), addressing climate change, and raising our understanding of how nutrition can impact immunity, disease, and the development of children.

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The Promise of RFID for Improving Medication Inventory Management

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Radio frequency identification (RFID) not only helps hospitals boost their medication safety standards, as it also allows clinicians to continue to provide quality patient care.

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Boehringer raises hope of diabetic macular ischaemia therapy

pharmaphorum

Boehringer drug shows promise in diabetic macular ischaemia (DMI), a common and irreversible complication of the eye in people with diabetes with no approved therapies

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Can a Device Be Found Not Substantially Equivalent Because of Cybersecurity Risks? A Review of FDA’s Draft Guidance on Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

FDA Law Blog

By Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA recently issued a draft guidance which would update the agency’s Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions guidance. The draft guidance provides recommendations on what is required to meet cybersecurity obligations under section 524B of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C).

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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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Activist investor urges changes to Novavax board

pharmaphorum

Shah Capital has stepped up its campaign for change at vaccine producer Novavax, lobbying against the re-election of three directors and executive pay packages in a letter to fellow stockholders. The hedge fund says it wants to send a “strong and clear message” to the board at Novavax, reiterating the claim – first made a few weeks ago – that the company is “being hindered by an overly conservative board and management that clings to failed strategies.

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Changing Perspectives on Clinical Research Through Mindfulness and Professionalism

ACRP blog

On Day Two of ACRP 2024 in Anaheim, Calif., attendees were invited to take advantage of “the power of pause” to calm down their overstressed and nonstop brains, while on Day Three, they were encouraged to think of each day as Day One for making the kinds of incremental changes that will lead to clinical research being recognized widely as profession and clinical trials as a clinical care option.

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Pharma Pulse 5/6/24: Are Smartphones Driving Teens to Depression? Does Pharma Know What Their Customers Really Want? & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Citi analyst Andrew Baum to head Pfizer strategy team

pharmaphorum

Pfizer has named Citi analyst Andrew Baum as its chief strategy and innovation officer, taking point on portfolio management and capital deployment

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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ASGCT 2024 Comes at Pivotal Time for Gene and Cell Therapy Sector

BioSpace

Jeffrey Chamberlain, president of the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, spoke with BioSpace about what we can expect to learn about in Baltimore this week.

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Pfizer hires Citi analyst Andrew Baum to manage portfolio strategy, business development

Fierce Pharma

“Our next question will come from Andrew Baum with Citi.” | Citi analyst Andrew Baum, after covering Pfizer for more than a decade, will join the Big Pharma company as chief strategy and innovation officer. In the role, he'll oversee the drugmaker's portfolio management and business development activities.

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ASGCT24: On the Ground in Baltimore

BioSpace

BioSpace will be in attendance at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy’s 27th annual meeting, along with thousands of others. Stay with us for updates throughout the week.

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ADC Therapeutics touts early Zynlonta results in marginal zone lymphoma, raises $105M through share sale

Fierce Pharma

In a flurry of updates Monday, ADC Therapeutics revealed that it's selling $105 million in new shares while also touting results for antibody-drug conjugate Zynlonta from a small investigator-initi | ADC Therapeutics provided several company updates Monday, including that it's raising $105 million through a sale of common shares and pre-funded warrants.

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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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The Next Frontier: Industrializing Cell Therapy Manufacturing

BioSpace

Q&A: Development Scientist at AGC Biologics Sara Morlacchi analyzes the growth of the cell therapy industry and barriers for cost and accessibility.

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How Pharma Can Harness Education to Transform the Health Journey

Fierce Pharma

As patients increasingly drive their own healthcare journeys, many rely on educational resources to figure out what actions to take. | Discover how effective education empowers patients and drives healthier outcomes in healthcare.

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Eli Lilly Gears Up for Donanemab Adcomm as FDA Ponders Changes to Format

BioSpace

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf has said that advisory committee meetings should focus more on discussion and be “less about the outcome,” but other agency officials recently advocated for retaining the vote on whether to approve a product under review.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in France?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in France.

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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