June, 2024

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These microscopic tunnels are a goldmine for new medicines

Bio Pharma Dive

A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.

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Novavax seeks FDA approval for updated Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novavax has sought US FDA approval for an updated JN.1 version of its Covid-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2705, for individuals aged 12 years and above.

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Watch out, GSK. Gilead’s twice-yearly PrEP drug shows 100% efficacy for HIV prevention

Fierce Pharma

For the first time, an HIV PrEP drug candidate has shown zero infections in a phase 3 trial. | For the first time, an HIV PrEP drug candidate has shown zero infections in a phase 3 trial. For Gilead, it serves as one of two pieces for a potential FDA filing. For GSK, it means a major competitor could be looming around the corner.

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Daiichi’s lung cancer ADC rejected by FDA in blow to first project under Merck partnership

Fierce Pharma

In the second setback for the HER3 field in days, the FDA has rejected Daiichi Sankyo’s Merck & Co.-partnered antibody drug conjugate (ADC) patritumab deruxtecan. | In the second setback for the HER3 field in days, the FDA has rejected Daiichi Sankyo’s Merck & Co.-partnered antibody drug conjugate patritumab deruxtecan.

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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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Digital twins in healthcare and drug discovery: From idea to success stories

pharmaphorum

Explore how digital twins are transforming healthcare and drug discovery, with success stories showcasing their impact in the biopharma industry. Learn about their journey from concept to real-world applications.

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What to know about endometrial cancer

Antidote

Also known as endometrial carcinoma or uterine cancer, endometrial cancer occurs when the cells that line the uterus begin growing uncontrollably. Though the mortality rates are relatively low due to the high rate of early detection, it is a cancer that impacts nearly 70,000 people every year.

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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso receives approval in Japan for lung cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has received Japanese approval for Tagrisso plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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FNIH’s Dr. Travaglia and ALS Patient Advocate Dr. Sethi Discuss New ALS Program

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Alessio Travaglia, PhD, Director Neuroscience at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) who also manages FNIH’s new Accelerating Medicines Partnership in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AMP ALS) program, and Nadia Sethi, DDS, an ALS patient advocate who formerly served as Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the ALS Therapy Development Institute.

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Merck gets shot in the arm with FDA approval for first pneumococcal vaccine designed for adults

Fierce Pharma

The FDA has approved the world’s first pneumococcal disease vaccine designed for adults, signing off on Merck’s Capvaxive (formerly V116) and positioning it to become the primary shot used by senio | The FDA has approved the world’s first pneumococcal disease vaccine designed for adults, signing off on Merck’s Capvaxive (formerly V116) and positioning it to become the primary shot used by seniors to protect against the bacterial infection.

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Zealand Pharma rakes in $1bn in funding for obesity drugs

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Fresh from reporting encouraging results with its obesity drug candidate petrelintide, Zealand Pharma has raised an impressive $1 billion from a new share offering.The Danish biotech started the fundraising process earlier this week with an expectation of raising $900 million but easily overshot that target, evidence once again of huge investor interest in companies developing a new generation of obesity drugs.

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

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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: FTC is Cleansing the Orange Book of Device Patents

FDA Law Blog

By Sara W. Koblitz — As we have noted for the last year or so, the FTC has been on a mission to clean up the Orange Book by removing what it deems to be “improper” patents. The FTC has put out policy statements, challenged patent listings, tapped Congress, appeared on talk shows, and filed amicus briefs all in the span of the last 8 months. It seems like all that work is paying off.

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Duchenne approval exposes FDA rift over Sarepta gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Peter Marks’ decision to override the objections of agency staff and broaden use of Elevidys could have a “lasting impact” on gene therapy as well as the FDA, one analyst wrote.

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Osteoporosis market expected to reach $17.9bn across 7MM by 2033

Pharmaceutical Technology

The osteoporosis market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4% from 2023 to 2032, reaching $17.9bn across the seven major markets (7MM: US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Japan) by the end of this forecast period, according to leading data and analytics company GlobalData’s recent report: Osteoporosis: Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis.

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PTC Reports Positive Phase II Huntington’s Data, FDA Lifts Partial Clinical Hold

BioSpace

PTC Therapeutics said Thursday the FDA has lifted a partial clinical hold on its Huntington’s disease candidate PTC518 after displaying favorable clinical trends in a mid-stage study.

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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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BMS chief Boerner says company is still hungry for deals after spending more than $20B on M&A last year

Fierce Pharma

As some pharma giants pump the brakes on big M&A deals, Bristol Myers Squibb—hot off a series of rapid-fire acquisitions in 2023—says it still has dealmaking cash to deploy if the right target | As some pharma giants pump the brakes on big M&A deals, Bristol Myers Squibb—hot off a series of rapid-fire acquisitions in 2023—says it still has dealmaking cash to deploy if the right target comes along.

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Pharmacogenomics and IVDR: Overcoming transition challenges

pharmaphorum

Understanding the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to IVDR for pharmacogenomics can be complex. Learn more about how to overcome these challenges effectively.

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Sugar Reduction Solutions: Meeting the Demand for Healthier Food and Beverages

XTalks

The demand for food and beverage products with less sugar is rapidly increasing. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious, driven by a desire to avoid the negative health impacts associated with high sugar consumption, such as obesity and diabetes. As a result, food manufacturers are under pressure to find effective sugar reduction solutions to meet this demand.

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In review of Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, FDA staff focus on safety, patient selection

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency is seeking input from an advisory panel on whether donanemab is effective across different groups of Alzheimer's patients, and on an unusual dosing strategy used by Lilly.

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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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Novavax seeks EMA approval for updated JN.1 Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novavax has sought EMA approval for its updated JN.1 Covid-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2705, for people aged 12 years and above.

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OTC Hearing Aids: “Nothing to See Here” Says GAO Report

FDA Law Blog

By Sara W. Koblitz & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — It’s been over a year and a half since Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) hearing aids became legal, and it’s not clear that they’ve made the difference in hearing loss treatment that Congress anticipated. (FDA once estimated that OTC hearing aids would save patients over $3000.) A recent GAO Report hasn’t found that OTC hearing aids have had much impact.

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After 33 years, Geron finally crosses FDA finish line with blood cancer med Rytelo

Fierce Pharma

Once hailed as an anti-aging magic bullet, telomerase has failed to live up to the hype as it was profiled in a | The FDA has approved Geron Corporation's Rytelo (imetelstat) to treat a group of bone marrow disorders called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The approval is the first for the 33-year-old California biotech.

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Why progress on ovarian cancer treatments is slow

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Progress on ovarian cancer treatments has been slow, despite promising drugs like Keytruda and Lynparza. Learn about the obstacles and challenges in developing effective treatments for this deadly disease.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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CAR-T therapy achieves lupus remission breakthrough

BioPharma Reporter

New data from a phase 1 clinical trial shows complete remission in 92% of lupus patients treated with a compound CAR (cCAR) T cell therapy

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After ‘sobering’ FDA panel, psychedelics supporters wonder what’s next

Bio Pharma Dive

A vote against MDMA-assisted therapy set back a high-profile treatment. Proponents argue the panel offered few solutions to longstanding problems, making the path forward unclear.

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Johnson & Johnson submits BLA to FDA for lung cancer drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Johnson & Johnson has filed a BLA with the US FDA seeking approval for SC amivantamab for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

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Knock, Knock – FDA Issues Guidance on Best Processes and Practices During BIMO Inspections

FDA Law Blog

By Sarah Wicks & Anne K. Walsh — Among FDA-regulated establishments and stakeholders, there is one word that makes everyone go on edge – the dreaded FDA “inspection.” In an effort to clarify for industry and alleviate some of the stress associated with these activities, last week the FDA issued a draft guidance aimed at providing recommendations on how to handle inspections under FDA’s Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) program.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Amid FTC crackdown, judge says Teva inhaler patents are 'improperly listed' in FDA Orange Book

Fierce Pharma

After being called out on some intellectual property claims late last year, Teva has fallen victim to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) ongoing crusade against questionable drug patents. | A federal judge in New Jersey ruled that five of Teva’s patents on the metered dose inhaler for its asthma med ProAir HFA are “improperly listed” in the FDA’s Orange Book.

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Blood test could spot Parkinson’s years earlier

pharmaphorum

An AI-powered blood test that may be able to predict Parkinson’s years before symptoms develop could allow earlier treatment and guide trials of new treatments

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NIH awards Cellibre $2M to advance sustainable cannabinoid ingredient production

Outsourcing Pharma

Cellibre, a pioneer in sustainable biochemical manufacturing, has received a $2 million grant from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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FDA panel votes against MDMA therapy for PTSD, citing muddy data and safety concerns

Bio Pharma Dive

A group of independent experts wasn't convinced by clinical trial data from company Lykos Therapeutics, which is seeking FDA approval of MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g