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The use of genomic profiling testing to improve oncology care

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This reach allows us to support 82% of the novel drugs and therapeutic products approved by the US FDA, including 63% of those specific to oncology,” Reddy states. Everyone’s genetic makeup differs, and each person’s cancer experience is unique to them – how cancer develops, how fast it spreads, which drugs it responds to, and more.

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Drug discovery quarterly review: Second quarter 2023  

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joined Pfizer’s Executive Leadership Team as Chief Oncology Research and Development Officer and Executive Vice President reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Albert Bourla. Regulatory developments There were several noteworthy developments across Pfizer’s pipeline, which were covered by DDW. Chris Boshoff, M.D.,

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Janssen submits EMA filing for bladder cancer treatment 

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“This submission, and Janssen’s ongoing study of erdafitinib, reinforces our commitment to deliver much-needed targeted therapies in the areas of high unmet need, including for devastating diseases like metastatic UC,” said Kiran Patel, Vice President, Clinical Development, Solid Tumours, Janssen Research & Development, LLC.

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Excellence Awards 2022 – Winners Announced!

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical startup that uses its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled platform to measure brain biomarkers, including electroencephalogram (EEG) activity and behavioural patterns, wearable data, genetics and other factors, to drive targeted drug development in mental health.

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10 Key Learnings from Successful Cellular and Gene Therapy Trials for Rare Diseases

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The Recent Increase in Cellular and Gene Therapy Product Approvals for Rare Diseases As of December 2022, the FDA’s Office of Tissue and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) has approved 27 cellular and gene therapy products. Last year, the FDA approved five novel cellular and gene therapy products with orphan drug designation.

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ImmunityBio’s hAd5 T-Cell COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Complete Protection of Airways in Non-Human Primates

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Risks and uncertainties related to this endeavor include, but are not limited to, the company’s beliefs regarding the success, cost, and timing of its development activities and clinical trials.

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Pembrolizumab by Merck for Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma): Likelihood of Approval

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Pembrolizumab is under clinical development by Merck and currently in Phase III for Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma). GlobalData’s report assesses how Pembrolizumab’s drug-specific PTSR and Likelihood of Approval (LoA) scores compare to the indication benchmarks.