Mon.Apr 15, 2024

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Reimagining CRO Partnerships: The Emerging Preference for Midsize Organizations

Worldwide Clinical Trials

As the clinical research landscape continually evolves, the choice of a Contract Research Organization (CRO) partner can significantly impact the success of drug development programs. In fact, recent industry dynamics indicate a considerable shift in preference towards midsize CROs, driven by the need for more personalized, agile, and cost-effective partnerships.

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Ultragenyx says Angelman therapy is working, but safety questions remain

Bio Pharma Dive

Treatment appeared to result in functional and cognitive gains in people with the neurological disorder. Three participants experienced lower extremity weakness, however.

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ImmunityBio gets grant for cross-reactive SARS-COV2 vaccine composition for multiple coronaviruses

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover ImmunityBio Inc's groundbreaking patent for a cross-reactive SARS-CoV2 vaccine targeting multiple variants. Learn how this innovative method boosts immune response and memory cells for enhanced protection.

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Keeping cleanrooms clean: Choosing the right laboratory equipment is key

Bio Pharma Dive

Because live cell and tissue products are extremely sensitive to contamination from microorganisms, viral particles or other airborne impurities, research and manufacturing involving these materials needs to be conducted in a cleanroom environment.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Genzyme gets grant for method for reducing interference in drug assay due to antibodies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover Genzyme Corp's innovative method for detecting anti-drug antibodies in human body fluids. Learn how their patented process reduces interference in drug assays effectively.

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The growing role for cfHPV-DNA testing in OPSCC therapeutic development

Bio Pharma Dive

Learn about why access to robust biomarkers such as cfHPV-DNA is pivotal in determining eligibility, assessing treatment response and detecting recurrence early to improve patient outcomes.

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Roche reports survival data for new dual-acting lymphoma drug

Bio Pharma Dive

The results could give Roche’s Columvi an edge over a rival medicine from AbbVie and Genmab, while Regeneron awaits an approval of its own therapy.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets grant for oral suspension pharmaceutical composition of immunosuppressive agent

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover the innovative patent by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd for a pharmaceutical composition in oral suspension form, enhancing stability and palatability for immunosuppressive agents.

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Neumora’s schizophrenia drug hit with clinical hold

Bio Pharma Dive

Shares of the biotech dipped by double digits following disclosure the FDA had paused an early-stage study of Neumora’s muscarinic-targeting drug.

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Arena Pharmaceuticals gets grant for treatment of atopic dermatitis with compound 1

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover the groundbreaking patent by Arena Pharmaceuticals for treating atopic dermatitis with a specific compound in a standard dose. Learn how (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid can revolutionize dermatological treatments.

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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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Regeneron commits $500M to new venture capital fund

Bio Pharma Dive

While corporate venture arms are commonplace among pharmaceutical companies, the new fund announced Monday is Regeneron’s first.

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Ferring International Center gets grant for pharmaceutical composition for treating inflammatory bowel disease using bacteriophages

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover a groundbreaking pharmaceutical composition with patented bacteriophages targeting E. coli strains in treating inflammatory bowel disease. Explore the innovative approach to combatting infections caused by adherent-invasive E. coli.

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Psychedelic treatments on cusp of approval, but questions remain

pharmaphorum

Psychedelic treatments for conditions like PTSD using substances like MDMA are on the brink of approval, but there are still unanswered questions surrounding their effectiveness and potential risks. Learn more here.

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Allscripts Healthcare Solutions gets grant for resource management system for medical software applications optimization

Pharmaceutical Technology

Optimize and distribute predictively processed data in medical software applications with Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc's patented resource management system. Enhance operational capabilities and capacities for improved performance.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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Regeneron launches $500m venture capital arm

pharmaphorum

Regeneron has formed a corporate venture capital unit with $100 million a year to invest over the next five years in “biopharmaceutical, healthcare, and health technology” start-ups.

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AVEO Pharmaceuticals gets grant for decreasing blood urea nitrogen levels in hyperuricemia using anti-gdf15 antibody

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover a groundbreaking method to treat renal disorders with AVEO Pharmaceuticals Inc's patented anti-GDF15 antibody. Learn how this innovative approach targets hyperuricemia and CKD for improved renal function.

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Novartis touts surrogate endpoint win, nabs priority review for Fabhalta in IgAN

Fierce Pharma

A Novartis drug with "pipeline in a pill" potential, according to one analyst group, has delivered on that promise once again. | In a phase 3 trial, treatment with Fabhalta led to a statistically significant 38.3% reduction of proteinuria (protein in the urine) in patients with IgA nephropathy, Novartis said on Monday.

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Marinus fails to meet early stopping criteria for status epilepticus trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

The future development of IV ganaxolone will be determined by results from the Phase III RAISE study, expected in summer 2024.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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Pfizer, BioNTech win pause in patent infringement case from rival Moderna

Fierce Pharma

After nearly two years of legal back and forth, Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have won a brief reprieve in their patent fight against mRNA rival Moderna. | In a docket entry dated Friday, Massachusetts federal judge Richard G. Stearns granted a stay on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine patent infringement lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech. The move will give the Patent Trial and Appeal Board more time to review challenges against two of the three relevant patents in the litigation.

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Soligenix bags orpan drug designation for Marburg virus vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

Soligenix’s Marburg virus vaccine demonstrated 100% protection in non-human primates in a clinical study.

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Activist hedge fund seeks big shake-up at Novavax

pharmaphorum

Shah Capital has fired a broadside at the management team of Novavax, seeking a change in leadership at the vaccine company and the appointment of two handpicked directors to the board. In an open letter, the hedge fund accuses Novavax’s leadership of squandering its “many significant competitive advantages and sizeable market opportunity” due to “self-inflicted problems” under the current team led by chief executive John Jacobs.

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The cutting-edge monitoring technology that is transforming the future of clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical innovations require an extra layer of precision and care in the supply chain process.

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.

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After ph3 win, Roche eyes earlier use of Columvi in DLBCL

pharmaphorum

Roche’s CD20xCD3 bispecific antibody Columvi has improved survival when used as a second-line therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in a phase 3 trial, setting up regulatory filings for earlier use of the drug in the treatment pathway.

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Atrium Health gets grant for cancer treatment using antibodies and engineered cytotoxic cells

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how Atrium Health's groundbreaking patent revolutionizes cancer treatment with targeted antibodies and cytotoxic cells, enhancing immune response and improving patient outcomes.

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Francis Crick researchers reveal pathways linking intestinal inflammation and colitis

Pharma Times

Affecting over 500,000 people in the UK, IBD comprises Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

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Advancing medicine requires more secure supply chains

pharmaphorum

The advancement of medicine is dependent on secure pharmaceutical supply chains. Discover why ensuring the security of these chains is crucial for the development and distribution of life-saving medications.

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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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The New Authenticity: SXSW 2024 Insights, Part 2

Intouch Solutions

At SXSW 2024, amidst a confluence of marketing, technology, AI, and design, one word seemed to echo through every conversation, panel, and workshop: authenticity. It’s fascinating, isn’t it? The idea of being genuine, real, and true — qualities so deeply sought after in everything we do, yet so complex and rich when we pause to unpack them. Among the minds at EVERSANA INTOUCH, with leaders spanning the spectrum from Strategic Planning to Creative Direction, and from Experience Design to Customer

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Healthware re-launches as Eversana Intouch full service affiliate

pharmaphorum

Life sciences service provider (and pharmaphorum parent company) Eversana has completed the integration of Healthware Group, the Italy-based global agency and consultancy it acquired in October. The group will now be known as Eversana Intouch Healthware and will operate as Eversana’s sixth full-service affiliate.

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Novartis Secures Phase III Fabhalta Win in IgAN as FDA Starts Priority Review

BioSpace

Novartis on Monday shared late-stage data for its potential multibillion-dollar drug Fabhalta, in what the company contends is first and only Phase III study to demonstrate significant proteinuria reduction by targeting the complement system in IgA nephropathy patients.

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Study warns of chronic kidney disease timebomb

pharmaphorum

Up to one in six people in eight industrialised nations could be suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) by 2032, with dire consequences for “patients, [the] planet, and economies,” says a new study.

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.