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Bridging Science and Advocacy with Lawreen Asuncion, Life Science Professional and Rare Disease Patient Advocate

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Lawreen Asuncion, a patient advocate who works to raise awareness for the rare disease Usher syndrome. Lawreen is a seasoned biotech and life science professional with over 25 years of experience. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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4 Life Sciences Trends for 2023

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The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.

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How Has COVID-19 Changed the Way We Work in the Life Sciences?

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Life science workers are one of the most common areas of work that could not eliminate all visits to the office or lab during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, these life science companies are now trying to find the new normal for many of their employees to accommodate the new lifestyle they have embraced.

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Key Trends in the Life Sciences to Look Forward to in 2022

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If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. The development and widespread adoption of new technologies is key to revolutionizing the way we diagnose, prevent, treat and manage disease. The RNA Revolution: From mRNA Vaccines to RNA Editing.

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Pfizer Removes Sickle Cell Med Oxbryta from Markets

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In a news release published yesterday, Pfizer announced it will voluntarily withdraw its sickle cell disease (SCD) therapy Oxbryta (voxelotor) from all markets worldwide. Pfizer said it has notified regulatory authorities of the market withdrawal. This is a significant turn of events as Pfizer acquired the drug in the $5.4

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BridgeBio’s Attruby (Acoramidis): A New, More Potent TTR Stabilizer for ATTR-CM

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The availability of a treatment that addresses both survival and quality of life represents a long-awaited milestone for patients and their caregivers. A Marketing Authorization Application has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), with a decision anticipated in 2025.

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The downside of VC funding for biotech

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The amount of money required to gain approval of a new drug has been hotly debated, but it also costs a hell of a lot of money to launch a drug in today’s market. A study in 2020 estimated that the median cost of getting a new drug into the market was $985 million, and the average price was $1.3 Only about $2.2