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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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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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April 17, 2024: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, 10 Years of the YODA Project

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Joseph Ross In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Joseph Ross of Yale University will present “The Yale Open Data Access (YODA) Project: 10 Years of Clinical Trial Data Sharing.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. The YODA Project promotes open science, research transparency, and the sharing of clinical research data to support healthcare research.

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TAE Life Sciences Welcomes Dr. Deepak “Dee” Khuntia to Its Board of Directors

Pharma Mirror

As an authority in radiation oncology, Dr. Khuntia joining the board of directors validates BNCT and the work TAE Life Sciences is doing to make it a mainstay of modern cancer care IRVINE, Calif.- TAE Life Sciences, a pioneer in advancing Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Deepak “Dee” Khuntia, M.D., FASTRO, to its esteemed Board of Directors.

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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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Cerevel, in ‘major surprise,’ finds success in late-stage Parkinson’s study

Bio Pharma Dive

Analysts had low expectations for Cerevel’s drug tavapadon, which was something of an afterthought in AbbVie’s proposed buyout of the biotech.

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Estetrol by Mithra Pharmaceuticals for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Estetrol is under clinical development by Mithra Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase III for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).

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4 Investigational Weight Loss Drugs That Could Change the Market

BioSpace

GLP-1 treatments are all the rage in this space, but they aren’t the only approach in development. The pipeline assets highlighted here offer a differentiated approach, potentially increasing efficacy or reducing side effects.

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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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India sees insignificant revision to price ceiling in 2024

Pharmaceutical Technology

The price ceiling policy has been in place for more than 20 years, but it has neither been very successful nor free of consequences for pharma companies.

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Sanofi, busy with cost-savings campaign, restructures US commercial vaccine group

Fierce Pharma

During a busy period of overhaul at Sanofi, the company is restructuring its U.S. vaccine commercial group. | During a busy period of overhaul at Sanofi, the company is restructuring its U.S. vaccine commercial group. A spokesperson said the company would offer affected employees a chance to apply for new roles, plus "outplacement services.

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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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Arrowhead’s Plozasiran Poised for Dyslipidemia Market, $700M in Sales by 2032: GlobalData

BioSpace

On the heels of a Phase IIb win, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals’ plozasiran could fulfill a critical unmet need in dyslipidemia treatment bringing in $707 million in sales by 2032, according to data analytics firm GlobalData.

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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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Clearmind licenses psychedelic compounds for mental disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Clearmind Medicine has entered into a licensing agreement with Yissum to develop Generation 3.0 psychedelic compounds for mental disorders.

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Smart sensor cleared for use with AZ asthma, COPD inhalers

pharmaphorum

A smart sensor developed by Adherium has been cleared by the FDA for use with AstraZeneca's asthma inhaler Airsupra and Breztri for COPD.

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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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Arvinas Strikes Deals With Pfizer, Novartis to Compete in Protein Degrader Space

BioSpace

As its lead oral targeted protein degrader moves through Phase III in partnership with Pfizer, Arvinas signs a licensing deal handing over all rights and responsibilities to Novartis.

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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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Lexeo wins fast track designation for Friedreich’s ataxia gene therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

LX2006 consists of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector carrying the frataxin gene, responsible for causing Friedreich’s ataxia.

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Amgen CEO nabs pay raise thanks to Horizon deal. Does that incentivize aggressive M&A?

Fierce Pharma

Amgen CEO Robert Bradway scored a 5.8% increase in overall compensation last year mostly thanks to the company’s acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics. | Amgen CEO Robert Bradway scored a 5.8% increase in overall compensation last year mostly thanks to the company's acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.

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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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5 Promising MASH Therapies That Could Follow Madrigal’s Rezdiffra

BioSpace

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis experts welcomed Madrigal’s Rezdiffra as an “important first," but there are more mid- to late-stage therapies showing promising results.

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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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Inflammation among current dementia research focus, says Alchemab CSO

Pharmaceutical Technology

Inflammation, cell metabolism and neuronal health are current key areas of focus for dementia researchers, according to Jane Osbourn, chief scientific officer (CSO) at Alchemab.

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Eli Lilly's tirzepatide scores again, this time in 2 sleep apnea trials

Fierce Pharma

In addition to their acclaimed efficacy against diabetes and obesity, GLP-1 drugs are gaining traction for their potential to treat a variety of other common disorders. | In addition to their acclaimed efficacy against diabetes and obesity, GLP-1 drugs are gaining traction for their potential to treat a variety of other common disorders. Now, two trials have shown that Eli Lilly’s weight loss product Zepbound (tirzepatide) can help patients overcome obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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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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Roche’s Ocrevus Achieves Near-Complete Reduction of Relapse, Lesions in MS

BioSpace

Data from the Phase III OCARINA II study shows the subcutaneous version of Ocrevus achieved near-complete suppression of relapses and brain lesions in relapsing or primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

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Biotech landlord Alexandria on research clusters and the sector’s recovery

Bio Pharma Dive

Joel Marcus, the longtime head of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, sees few near-term challengers to the established biotech hubs of Boston, San Diego and San Francisco.

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Aligos Therapeutics gets grant for treatment of disease using compounds of formula i

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover the groundbreaking patent granted to Aligos Therapeutics Inc for compounds of Formula I, paving the way for innovative treatments and pharmaceutical compositions. Explore the potential of these compounds for treating diseases.

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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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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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Lilly Eyes Zepbound Label Expansion After Clearing Phase III Sleep Apnea Study

BioSpace

With Wednesday’s readout showing symptom improvements in obstructive sleep apnea patients, Eli Lilly is preparing to file for a label expansion for its top-selling weight-loss drug Zepbound.

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Sage’s cognition drug fails in Parkinson’s study

Bio Pharma Dive

Following negative results, the company doesn’t plan to further test SAGE-718 in Parkinson’s. Other studies in Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s remain ongoing.

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Huadong Medicine gets grant for multi-domain active protein for treating metabolic diseases

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover the groundbreaking multi-domain active protein patented by Huadong Medicine Co Ltd for treating metabolic diseases. With increased efficacy and simplified preparation process, this protein is set to revolutionize existing treatments.

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Heart disease risk ‘calculator’ could save lives

pharmaphorum

UK researchers describe an algorithm that is more accurate than current tools at predicting an individual’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.