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Pfizer expands into gene editing with Beam research deal

Bio Pharma Dive

Pfizer's work with mRNA vaccines led it explore other applications of the technology, resulting in a multi-year partnership with the high-profile biotech Beam Therapeutics on gene editing treatments for rare diseases.

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Moderna, teaming with a startup, wades further into gene editing

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech has identified gene editing as a natural fit for the technology it uses to deliver its vaccines and drugs. A deal with Metagenomi, a startup backed by Bayer, will further those ambitions.

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STAT+: Moderna expands CRISPR gene editing research with ElevateBio partnership

STAT News

Moderna is aiming to build a gene editing franchise powered by some of the same technologies used in its COVID-19 vaccines. The Cambridge biotech company announced Wednesday that it will partner with Life Edit Therapeutics to develop potentially permanent treatments for rare genetic diseases and other conditions.

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Gene Therapy and Pharmacokinetics

Camargo

How and When to Incorporate PK Design into Your Gene Therapy Development Plan. Gene therapy, which was in its infancy around 30 years ago, is now becoming a more prominent treatment method in many therapeutic areas, from personalized therapy to mass vaccinations against COVID-19. Gene Therapy Definition.

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Stimulating hope: Personalizing treatment options for depression

Medical Xpress

Gene editing. mRNA vaccines. Artificial intelligence. It's safe to say the past few decades have felt like the next big wave of medicine. However, what continues to be needed in virtually every field is a personalized approach to care.

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Beqvez Becomes Pfizer’s First Approved Gene Therapy After Nod from Health Canada

XTalks

Pfizer has kickstarted the new year with its first-ever gene therapy approval, awarded by Health Canada to the company’s Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec) for the treatment of hemophilia B. There is a significant focus on developing gene therapies as longer-term solutions for the disease.

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Expectations rise for gene therapy to change treatment landscape

pharmaphorum

After a recent approval, there are now three gene therapies available on the US market. In recent years, gene therapy has transitioned from a promising idea to a reality for patients, with many of the severe safety issues that emerged in early iterations of the technology being overcome. from 2021 to 2029.