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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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AbbVie makes psychedelic play with $2bn Gilgamesh collaboration

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The two companies will develop neuroplastogens for psychiatric disorders as psychedelic market activity ramps up.

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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has begun the global withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine Vaxzevria, citing a surplus of updated vaccines.

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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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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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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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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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WestGene wins FDA approval for mRNA vaccine to treat certain cancers

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

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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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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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May 13, 2024: Ongoing Funding Opportunity Supports Studies of Implementation and Sustainability of Interventions

Rethinking Clinical Trials

An ongoing funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is supporting dissemination and implementation research in health. The purpose of the funding opportunity is “to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines, and policies.” Posttrial sustainment and deimplemen

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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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AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing declining demand

Bio Pharma Dive

The move ends a turbulent saga for AstraZeneca, which successfully developed a coronavirus shot but struggled to sell it amid competition and the emergence of rare but serious side effects.

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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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Could Cancer Vaccines Be the Next Big Breakthrough in Immunotherapy?

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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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Pfizer moves to settle more than 10,000 Zantac cases in state courts: Bloomberg

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Following the lead of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, Pfizer has agreed to settle more than 10,000 personal-injury claims from users of heartburn drug Zantac, resolving litigation in several U. | Following the lead of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, Pfizer has agreed to settle more than 10,000 personal-injury claims from users of heartburn drug Zantac, resolving litigation in several U.S. state courts, according to Bloomberg.

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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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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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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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Indian medical care providers explore HCX platforms to reduce administrative tasks in insurance claims

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Indian medical care providers are exploring Health Exchange (HCX) platforms for reducing administrative tasks in insurance claims. It maximises cloud computing, allowing access in real-time, and secure information related to insurance claims. It enables seamless interoperability of health claim data between different systems, whilst safeguarding sensitive medical information at all costs.

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Cytokinetics prepares to take on BMS’ Camzyos in HCM

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Cytokinetics has revealed the results from a phase 3 trial of its hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) drug aficamten that it hopes will allow it to compete with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s first-to-market Camzyos.

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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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At request of AstraZeneca, Europe suspends marketing authorization of COVID vaccine Vaxzevria

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Once hailed as a landmark accomplishment for the speed with which it was developed and a shining example of British innovation, the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has been grounded by the European | Once hailed as a landmark accomplishment and a shining example of British innovation, the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has been grounded by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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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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AI database to bolster research for GLP1-RAs as precision medicines

Pharmaceutical Technology

Dandelion Health’s database can be used as a tool for sponsors to decide which indications to next investigate GLP1-RAs in.

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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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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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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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House lawmaker brings FDA into biosecurity crackdown on China

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Amid a U.S. | In a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability chairman argued that China’s influence over global pharmaceutical supply chains constitutes an act of economic warfare against the United States.

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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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UK Government expands opioid overdose treatment access

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UK Government is set to revise legislation, allowing professionals to supply naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote, without prescription.

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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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ASGCT2024: FDA’s Marks on Accelerated Approval, Gene Therapy Costs and More

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In a fireside chat at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy conference, CBER Director Peter Marks spoke with Takeda’s Kristin Van Goor about how the regulator is approaching the exploding gene therapy space.

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Wearable device ‘may prevent heart failure hospitalisation’

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Monitoring of heart failure patients at home using a wearable developed by ADI has shown in a new study that it may be able to reduce costly hospitalisations

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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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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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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.