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Pfizer/BioNTech Begin Studies for Third Booster Dose and Development of COVID-19 Vaccine Variants

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(NYSE: PFE ) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX ) have announced that they are beginning a trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a third booster dose for their COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2), as well as new vaccine variants. Related: Could Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine be Stored at Standard Freezer Temperatures?

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AvantGen Announces Licensing of Its Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies to IGM Biosciences for COVID-19 Therapy Development

The Pharma Data

a San Diego-based biotechnology company with an array of technology platforms for antibody discovery and optimization, and novel NK and T cell engager generation, today announced licensing of a panel of its anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody clones to IGM Biosciences for COVID-19 therapy development.

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How can the pharma industry address the gap in talent recruitment and development?

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Training and development. Staff development and training programmes were largely on pause during the pandemic. Businesses need to ensure they prioritise the recruitment and development of staff to help ensure longevity and survival. Harness technology.

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PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE AND PROFOUND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT OF VACCINATION ONE YEAR AFTER PANDEMIC DECLARED

The Pharma Data

(NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced real-world evidence demonstrating dramatically lower incidence rates of COVID-19 disease in individuals fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (BNT162b2), underscoring the observed substantial public health impact of Israel’s nationwide immunization program.

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Birinapant licensing; AvantGen, IGM pairs up for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; BeiGene, Novartis to co-dvelop Tislelizumab; Valo raises USD190 M; Bluebird Bio Spins-off

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Medivir, IGM Biosciences enters into an exclusive licensing agreement for Birinapant. Medivir AB has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with IGM Biosciences to receive global, exclusive development rights for Birinapant. BeiGene, Novartis partner to develop cancer drug Tislelizumab, an Anti-PD-1 Antibody.

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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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So far, neither variant seems to be associated with more severe COVID-19 symptoms, although there has been some preliminary research suggesting the SA strain could allow reinfection with SARS-CoV-2, and also be less susceptible to vaccines. The UK strain – known as B.1.1.7

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Pfizer Responds to Research Claims

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In the ongoing development of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer has not conducted gain of function or directed evolution research. This research provides a way for us to rapidly assess the ability of an existing vaccine to induce antibodies that neutralize a newly identified variant of concern. and around the world.

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