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EdiGene Expands Management Team by Appointment of Head of US Subsidiary Dr. Bo Zhang and Head of Business Development Dr. Kehua Fan

The Pharma Data

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– EdiGene, Inc. which develops genome editing technologies to accelerate drug discovery and develop novel therapeutics for a broad range of diseases, today announced the appointment of Bo Zhang, Ph.D., as Head of Business Development. He received his B.S. He received his B.S.

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Turning science into business: Amplifying mRNA by targeting regRNAs

Drug Discovery World

DS: You say on your website that your approach is applicable to any disease where increasing protein expression is beneficial. What diseases are you currently targeting? JMB: Hundreds of genetic diseases involve a missing or deficient protein and/or enzyme. Can you give some examples? What’s in the pipeline?

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CAMP4’s funding influx paves the way for tapping regulatory RNA to treat urea cycle disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

In order to find the specific RNA sequences for a genetic disease, the biotech is using an AI- and machine learning-based approach. In order to achieve these plans, CAMP 4’s CEO, Josh Mandel-Brehm stated the company will prioritise raising capital through partnerships and business development. Future Possibilities.

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What challenges does the advanced therapies sector face? 

Drug Discovery World

“Dr Naldini open new doors for cures for otherwise untreatable genetic diseases with the full impact of his work still untapped”, she said. Developing more efficient and affordable alternatives is key. Developing value-based payment models that consider long-term benefits could improve access.

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Why demand is rising for secure and climate-controlled gene therapy services

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical companies are putting their trust in the immense potential this new generation of medicine has for treating individuals with rare genetic diseases, which currently affect an estimated 280 million patients worldwide. Cell and gene therapies are not your typical clinical supply chain.

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Turning Science into Business: Inducing autophagy to treat disease

Drug Discovery World

We have a combination of talented and motivated young scientists along with experienced industry experts who have been through the process of drug research and development. Could it be possible to prevent genetic diseases? DS: What’s next for the company’s pipeline? LinkedIn profile.

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Biopharma Money on the Move: December 2 – 8

The Pharma Data

AbCellera’s AI-powered antibody discovery platform speeds the otherwise lengthy and grueling process by analyzing the database of natural immune systems to find antibodies that can be developed into drugs. Tackle the toughest problems in drug development.” The promise to partners is to “move quickly. Reduce cost. Sigilon Therapeutics

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