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Ajax, aiming for a better JAK drug, raises $95M to begin first tests

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Goldman Sachs and Eli Lilly are among those backing the startup, which claims its prospect could be more potent than the myelofibrosis therapies that have come to market in recent years.

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Nabla Bio secures $26m in Series A funding round

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nabla Bio has secured $26m in a Series A financing round led by Radical Ventures, for generative protein designing.

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Including Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder in Clinical Trials

Worldwide Clinical Trials

By: Christine Moore, PhD, Vice President, Neuroscience, Scientific Solutions Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) face a heightened risk of substance abuse and suicide, as well as substantial delays in receiving treatment. Despite these risks, there are no medications specifically approved to target the core symptoms of BPD; current treatments are limited to managing underlying affective symptoms.

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SEC recommends permission to SII for Omicron XBB 1.5 variant Covid-19 vaccine

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

A Subject Expert Committee (SEC), which advices the national drug regulator on approvals and clinical trials related to Covid-19 vaccines, has recommended grant of permission to Serum Institute of India (SII) for Omicron XBB 1.5 variant Covid-19 vaccine with local clinical trial waiver, for restricted use in emergency situation subject to conditions.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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May 2024 Steering Committee Meeting

Rethinking Clinical Trials

May 9-10, 2024 | Bethesda, MD Main Purpose Day 1 : Hear from the newest NIH Collaboratory Trials; share challenges and lessons learned to promote successful trialconduct; discuss the evolution and current state of the NIH Collaboratory ecosystem; identify gaps and areas of opportunity for expanding the ecosystem of embedded pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs).

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FDA delays decision on Moderna RSV vaccine

Bio Pharma Dive

The regulator cited “administrative constraints,” rather than any issue with Moderna’s trial data, for missing a May 12 deadline, the company said.

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5 Principles of Our Rare Disease Methodology That Drive Success for Our Sponsors

Worldwide Clinical Trials

By: Amy Raymond, Derek Ansel, Nathan Chadwick, & Juliane Mills When choosing a CRO for a rare disease study, what truly sets them apart is their methodology: the CRO’s mindset, their approach to each unique study, and their agility in navigating the inherent complexities of rare disease research. The team’s ability to apply insights and proven strategies from their experience in rare disease research brings concepts to reality, getting medications to patients faster.

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Higher CO2 Levels Have a Concerning Effect on Viruses Floating Through The Air

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Virus containing droplets were suspended in the CELEBS experimental device for different durations before infectivity was tested. (Allen Haddrell/University of Bristol) Keeping CO2 levels low reduces infectious airborne viral loads, new research suggests.

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May 15, 2024: This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds to Feature the CardioHealth Alliance

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Ken Mahaffey, Dr. Nishant Shah, and Dr. Neha Pagidipati In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Ken Mahaffey of Stanford University and Nishant Shah and Neha Pagidipati of Duke University will present “CardioHealth Alliance: A Platform to Improve Care.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern.

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iTeos shares jump on TIGIT update; Acelyrin swaps CEOs

Bio Pharma Dive

Interim data surpassed expectations, iTeos said. Elsewhere, Acelyrin revealed chief executive officer Shao-Lee Lin is departing and Bluebird bio gave a fuller account of its gene therapy launches.

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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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WestGene wins FDA approval for mRNA vaccine to treat certain cancers

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA approved WestGene’s mRNA therapeutic cancer vaccine as mRNA cancer vaccine development rises in popularity.

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ICER raps conduct of Lykos’ psychedelic trial for PTSD

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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) typically focuses on the cost-effectiveness of new therapies, but in an unusual move has sharply criticised the design and conduct of clinical trials of Lykos Therapeutics psychedelic therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Elite Runners Live Years Longer Than The Average Person, Scientists Find

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Running 10 hours a week for more than 120 km (75 miles) is extreme exercise, to be sure. Yet far from pushing the body beyond its limits, a new study suggests some professional athletes are adding years to their lives with such brutal routines.

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Could Cancer Vaccines Be the Next Big Breakthrough in Immunotherapy?

BioSpace

The race is on to develop therapeutic cancer vaccines that could give immunotherapies an edge, and late-stage trials could soon provide more-robust data about candidates’ efficacy and safety.

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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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Eisai sets new revenue target for Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi

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The annual forecast, which comes as Eisai and Biogen have begun submitting a more convenient form of Leqembi for approval, looks “more realistic” than previous guidance, according to Jefferies analysts.

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FDA clears IND for Verismo Therapeutics’ CAR-T therapy 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Verismo Therapeutics announced FDA clearance for a Phase I trial of its CAR-T therapy to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Bayer cutbacks start to be felt with 1,500 jobs shed in Q1

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Bayer's first-quarter results update shows its headcount has shrunk by around 1,500 since the start of the year, suggesting promised job cuts are starting to take hold

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SEC recommends approval for Zydus Lifesciences’ trivalent influenza vaccine in children

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC), which advises the Central drug regulator regarding clinical trials and approvals of drugs, has recommended approval for additional indication of Zydus Lifesciences’ inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine in children above six months with clinical trial waiver subject to condition.

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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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Cytokinetics’ Phase III Data Sets Up Cardiomyopathy Challenge to BMS

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Cytokinetics released data Monday on aficamten, an oral small molecule inhibitor of cardiac myosin, showing it significantly boosted exercise capacity in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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Takeda nabs option to license Alzheimer’s immunotherapies from AC Immune

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal — worth $100 million up front and potentially billions more later on — gives Takeda an exclusive option to license an Alzheimer’s vaccine and other “active immunotherapies.

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Shionogi secures licence for Maze’s Pompe disease treatment

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Shionogi has concluded an exclusive global licence agreement for Maze Therapeutics’ MZE001 aimed at treating Pompe disease.

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FDA clears Roche self-collection system for HPV screening

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The FDA has approved Roche's HPV self-sampling solution that the company says can tackle unequal access to screening that can put women at risk of cervical cancer

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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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With 4-year data, Novo bolsters star power of obesity blockbuster Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

With new four-year data in hand, Novo Nordisk can make a case for its popular obesity med Wegovy to be used as a long-term treatment. | An analysis unveiled at the European Congress on Obesity showed that Wegovy patients lost 10% of their weight, on average, over a 4-year span.

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AbbVie, Gilgamesh Sign Potential $2B Deal to Develop Next-Gen Psychedelics for Psychiatric Disorders

BioSpace

With Monday’s agreement, AbbVie joins the industry’s growing interest in psychedelic therapies and looks to leverage Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ research platform to discover novel neuroplastogens.

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Takeda targets ‘efficiency’ in restructuring, pipeline cuts

Bio Pharma Dive

The company is discontinuing an array of early drug programs, including several in oncology, as it prioritizes investment in six late-stage assets.

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Anixa expands cancer vaccine collaboration with Cleveland Clinic

Pharmaceutical Technology

Anixa Biosciences has expanded its partnership with Cleveland Clinic to develop additional vaccines for cancers.

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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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Takeda wagers up to $2.2bn on AC Immune Alzheimer’s shot

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Takeda has made a strong play for a stake in the Alzheimer’s disease market, paying $100 million upfront for an option on AC Immune’s amyloid-targeting immunotherapy. The option fee could be followed by another up to $2.1 billion in potential milestones if Takeda takes global rights to the programme, currently headed by ACI-24.060 which is in a phase 1b/2 trial with new data due in the next few weeks.

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World Lupus Day 2024: The Importance of Advocacy to Make Lupus Visible

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According to the Lupus Foundation of America , approximately 1.5 million Americans, and at least 5 million people worldwide, suffer from a form of lupus. The disease predominantly affects women, particularly women of color, who are two to three times more likely to develop lupus than caucasian women. Despite its prevalence, lupus remains one of the world’s least recognizable diseases, often leading to significant delays in diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Another delay for Ascendis' hormone therapy as FDA extends review by 3 months

Fierce Pharma

It’s been a long wait for Ascendis Pharma to score FDA approval for its hormone replacement therapy TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide). | It’s been a long wait for Ascendis Pharma to score FDA approval for its hormone replacement therapy TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide). And now, it’ll take another three months for the United States regulator to decide on the treatment for the endocrine disease hypoparathyroidism.

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FogPharma, Artbio join forces to design a different radiopharma drug

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotechs aim to marry FogPharma’s polypeptide science with Artbio’s lead-based radiopharmaceutical technology in one of the industry’s hottest fields.

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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.