2024

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Pfizer and BioNTech commence legal action against Moderna in UK court

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer and its Germany partner BioNTech have urged London’s High Court to invalidate competitor Moderna's patents over technology instrumental in the Covid-19 vaccines development as the latest phase of a global legal fight that started yesterday (23 April), reported Reuters.

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Psychiatry drugs finally have pharma’s attention. Can they keep it?

Bio Pharma Dive

Recent biotech company acquisitions have put emerging schizophrenia treatments in focus. But many development hurdles still stand in the way of new medicines for the brain.

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Novartis nominates former Bristol Myers CEO Giovanni Caforio as its new chair. Will M&A deals follow?

Fierce Pharma

Giovanni Caforio, M.D., is lining up a new gig soon after handing all his Bristol Myers Squibb leadership roles in March. | Giovanni Caforio, M.D., is lining up a new gig soon after handing all his Bristol Myers Squibb leadership roles in March. The recent Big Pharma CEO, known for steering the $74 billion acquisition of Celgene, has been proposed as the new chair at Novartis for 2025.

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Could placenta-derived cells revolutionize age-related disease treatment?

BioPharma Reporter

Celularity, a biotech company specializing in placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies, will be showcasing data at the upcoming ASGCT Annual Meeting, showcasing the potential of their off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cells to combat age-related diseases.

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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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Pfizer Terminates Phase III Sickle Cell Study Due to Slow Patient Recruitment

BioSpace

While Pfizer has ended one of its two Phase III studies for inclacumab in sickle cell disease, the company is still eyeing an approval for the antibody in the inherited blood disorder by 2026.

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The opportunities and challenges facing rare disease therapies developers

pharmaphorum

Explore the opportunities and challenges facing rare disease therapies developers, including the impact of Rare Disease Day, FDA regulations, and cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR gene therapy.

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Innovative Strategies in Drug Repurposing

Drug Patent Watch

Drug repurposing, or identifying new therapeutic uses for existing drugs, is gaining significant momentum as a promising approach to accelerate drug development and reduce costs.

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ICR collaboration forms national NHS patient database registry for Lynch syndrome patients

Pharma Times

The genetic condition affects one in 279 people in England and significantly increases cancer risk

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What is health literacy? Definition and resources

Antidote

Equitable access to medical care is valuable for everyone, and an important part of this equation is health literacy. Health literacy encompasses not just access to medical care, but also the ability to understand and use medical guidance. This can include anything from a doctor’s suggestions, to medication dosage information, and aftercare guidance.

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Pain is reduced by almost half with cannabis-based medicines – report finds

Outsourcing Pharma

On March 7, Celadon Pharmaceuticals plc, a leading UK-based pharmaceutical company specializing in cannabis-based medicines, unveiled promising findings from an early economic analysis of its chronic pain clinical trial, dubbed CANPAIN.

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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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India’s Tata Institute develops tablet for cancer recurrence prevention

Pharmaceutical Technology

India’s Tata Institute has developed a tablet combining resveratrol and copper that has the potential to prevent the recurrence of cancer.

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CAR-T for lupus: the ‘tip of the iceberg’ for cell therapy in autoimmune disease

Bio Pharma Dive

Since a landmark paper in 2022, drugmakers have begun nearly a dozen trials of cell therapies for lupus, with more set to start. Here’s why their efforts are worth watching.

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With Pfizer struggling in 2023, CEO Bourla hit with 35% pay cut to $21.6M

Fierce Pharma

Pfizer knew 2023 was going to be a challenging year of transition. But even the drugmaker was surprised by the plummeting demand for its COVID-19 products, missing badly on its 2023 guidance. | After a difficult year for Pfizer, in which its share price fell by 44%, CEO Albert Bourla’s compensation fell by 35% from $33 million in 2022 to $21.6 million in 2023.

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FDA settles ivermectin lawsuit, removes contentious COVID-19 posts

BioPharma Reporter

The FDA has agreed to permanently remove several social media posts urging people not to take ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, after a lawsuit brought by three doctors accused the regulatory body of interfering with their ability to practice medicine.

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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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BioNTech Hit with NIH Notice of Default over COVID-19 Vaccine Royalties

BioSpace

The National Institutes of Health claims BioNTech is in default regarding alleged royalty payments the agency contends it is owed in connection with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty.

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Cannabinoids show promise in acute migraine clinical trial

pharmaphorum

Inhaled cannabinoids have been shown to perform better than placebo in providing pain relief for people suffering from acute migraine in a clinical trial

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Vodcast: Dr Adriano Flora, The Jackson Laboratory

Drug Discovery World

The latest sponsored DDW Sitting Down With vodcast features Dr Adriano Flora, Director of Business Development at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). He discusses alternatives to non-human primates, the key benefits of this, and what impact will they have on the future of drug development. Moreover, he answers questions on the key breakthroughs in recent years in this field and how have these impacted future success, as well as challenges in the clinic that must be overcome to ensure this success is a

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Earth Day 2024: How Webinars Shape Eco-Friendly Business Practices

XTalks

Earth Day 2024 is an important rallying point for individuals, communities and organizations committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Initiated in 1970 and marked annually on April 22, Earth Day has grown into a global movement to highlight urgent actions that can help address environmental issues. Earth Day 2024 is an ideal platform for showcasing advancements and fostering collaborations that drive further innovation in facilitating a sustainable environment.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Study suggests tumour microenvironments could predict cancer progression

Pharma Times

NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer and is responsible for up to 85% of all cases

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How long do clinical trials take?

Antidote

Before it is released onto the market, the development of any new drug or medical device must undergo rigorous testing , part of which involves clinical trials. Clinical trials are integral to making sure that any new therapy is both safe and effective for individuals, and volunteers are a vital part of the process.

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Metsera, a well-funded obesity drug startup, sees chance to challenge Lilly, Novo

Bio Pharma Dive

It’s “early innings” in the obesity drug race, said Metsera CEO Clive Meanwell, whose company has acquired a portfolio of medicines it aims to test in combination.

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New postpartum depression drugs are here. Diagnosis, treatment hurdles still stand in the way.

Bio Pharma Dive

The first medicine approved for PPD, Sage’s Zulresso, never gained traction. The company is in the midst of launching its second, but long-standing challenges could slow uptake.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Amylyx ALS drug fails crucial study, putting company’s future in doubt

Bio Pharma Dive

The results have led Amylyx to pause promotion of Relyvrio and potentially pull it from the market in the coming weeks, a major blow to the company and ALS patients.

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10 clinical trials to watch in the first half of 2024

Bio Pharma Dive

A non-addictive pain pill faces its definitive test, while study results in ALS, a rare heart disease and lung cancer could have far-reaching implications.

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Madrigal wins FDA approval of first drug for MASH

Bio Pharma Dive

Rezdiffra’s clearance is a turning point in the fight against the liver disease. But its sales potential is unclear, and competition could emerge from popular weight loss drugs.

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Vertex begins bid for US approval of non-opioid painkiller

Bio Pharma Dive

The start of a so-called rolling review formally begins an FDA evaluation of a closely watched drug that’s important to the biotech’s future, but faces questions about its sales potential.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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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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Biotech stock fundings headed for best quarter in 3 years, Jefferies says

Bio Pharma Dive

Publicly traded companies raised nearly $10 billion in follow-on stock offerings in January and February, a financing surge that’s driving a “sector recovery,” the investment bank said.

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A new startup from Feng Zhang and an ex-Illumina executive zeroes in on the epigenome

Bio Pharma Dive

Moonwalk Biosciences, the latest biotech cofounded by the gene editing scientist, joins other startups aiming to alter gene expression without changing DNA.

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Outrun Therapeutics announces launch with $10m seed funding

Pharmaceutical Technology

Outrun Therapeutics announced its launch with $10m seed funding to advance a protein stabilisation pipeline focused on E3 ligase inhibitors.

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