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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. Both will report to Dr. Dong Wei, CEO of EdiGene.

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Investment fuels AI-driven development of breakthrough genomic medicines

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Now, he leads Whitelab Genomics as its artificial intelligence (AI) platform powers the development of genomic therapies – an emerging field in which genetic sequences are injected into cells to target and repair damaged genes. Inactive viruses often act as the viral vector, as they’re able to deliver genetic therapies efficiently.

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Advances in Rare Disease Drug Development: Disease Biology, Regulatory Support, Building Relationships and the Patient Voice

XTalks

Xtalks spoke with Richard Philipson, MD, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Calliditas Therapeutics, a Sweden-based company with full commercial operations in the US focused on developing treatments for rare diseases to learn more about the continuing evolution of rare disease drug development.

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The ins and outs of the life sciences: top hires for October 2022 

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This month, we highlight new appointments from Lumeris, Lineage Cell Therapeutics, 1910 Genetics, and ADC Therapeutics. . ” Patrick Genestin, 1910 Genetics . “I am excited to join 1910 Genetics at such a pivotal time for the company,” Genestin said. Ben Grabski, Lumeris.

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smartRNA project joins BII Bio Studio programme

Drug Discovery World

A project focused on developing a small RNA-based platform technology for treating monogenic diseases, smartRNA, has joined the BioInnovation Institute’s (BII) Bio Studio programme. The project will be led by Søren Lykke-Andersen, a Senior Scientist at Aarhus University (AU), working at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.

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Leading commercial dose (non-sterile) companies in contract marketing

Pharmaceutical Technology

The production of commercial dose non-sterile products such as tablets, capsules, ointments, creams, and powders is rising due to their growing global demand, attributed to increasing demand for anti-ageing products, hereditary factors, genetic mutations, exposure to harmful radiation, and rising geriatric population.

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

Pharmaceutical Technology

However, in patients with urea cycle disorders, genetic defects result in inadequate amounts of the enzymes needed to convert nitrogen into urea. The University of California Los Angeles are currently investigating the use of genetically altered hepatocyte-like cells generated from induced pluripotent stem cells. Future Possibilities.

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