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World Orphan Drug Congresses Europe vs. The US: Global Perspectives on Genetic Testing

Worldwide Clinical Trials

WODC Europe Key Discussion Points Ethics and Consent in Genetic Testing: Balancing Patient Privacy The conversation at WODC Europe centered heavily on ethical considerations around genomic and genetic data, particularly in obtaining patient consent for genetic testing. conversation was highly operationally focused.

Genetics 130
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BMS’s repotrectinib to have FoundationOne genomic sequencing companion diagnostic

Pharmaceutical Technology

FoundationOne CDx is a sequencing-based in vitro diagnostic device that can identify alterations in 324 genes from tumour samples. Foundation Medicine has announced it will supply a tissue-based test as a companion diagnostic for Bristol Myers Squibb’s (BMS) recently acquired ROS1/TRK inhibitor repotrectinib.

Genome 130
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Artificial Intelligence innovation: Leading companies in in-silico drug discovery

Pharmaceutical Technology

DNA binding site prediction, peptide structure optimisation, and AI-assisted genome analysis are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. However, not all innovations are equal nor do they follow a constant upward trend.

Drugs 189
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Roche launches comprehensive genomic profiling kit to expand access to personalised cancer research

The Pharma Data

The AVENIO Tumor Tissue Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) Kit is the first jointly-developed product that brings together the expertise and reach of Roche with Foundation Medicine’s pioneering leadership in genomic science. Cancer is a disease of the genome and treatment no longer depends solely on the tissue of origin.

Genome 52
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Alnylam identifies gene to lower abdominal fat and decrease cardiovascular risk

Pharmaceutical Technology

Using data from the UK Biobank database, genomic sequencing data for 360,000 individuals were obtained and the findings were confirmed in animal models that demonstrated a higher expression of the INHBE gene in obese monkeys when compared to more lean monkeys.

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Osimertinib Resistance and EGFR Mutations in NSCLC Treatment

Bioengineer

not reached) in genomic analysis of post-progression samples from patients receiving second-line osimertinib. not reached) in genomic analysis of post-progression samples from patients receiving second-line osimertinib. This mutation hinders the drug’s binding to the mutant EGFR protein. months vs. 15.2 months, p = 0.01).

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Roche announces FDA approval of FoundationOne Liquid CDx, a comprehensive pan-tumour liquid biopsy test

The Pharma Data

FoundationOne Liquid CDx analyses more than 300 cancer-related genes and multiple genomic signatures to help inform treatment decisions for all solid tumour cancers. FoundationOne Liquid CDx adds to Foundation Medicine’s genomic testing portfolio supporting Roche’s mission to deliver truly personalised healthcare.