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Cell and gene therapies: Opportunities for innovation 

Drug Discovery World

In recent years the advanced therapy industry has been the most significant disruptor in medicine. Cell and gene therapies are not only transforming the way diseases are treated but are also aiming to cure entirely new patient populations. ViaCyte, Beam, and Verve are all due to begin gene editing trials this year.

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Europe: Where is the drug discovery innovation?

Drug Discovery World

Thanks to a prestigious academic legacy, Europe has long been a dominant region for life sciences. In this article, DDW’s Diana Spencer highlights several prominent hotspots that are taking the lead on advancing European drug discovery and development. This article takes a closer look at several key clusters in the region.

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Bayer Continues Eying Potential Partnerships in Cell and Gene Therapy Space

The Pharma Data

Marianne De Backer, Head of Business Development & Licensing in Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division, pictured above. Also in December, the company partnered with Atara Biotherapeutics to develop off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for high mesothelin-expressing tumors. Photo courtesy of Bayer. We have set the bar high.

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2020 Year in Review: COVID-19, CRISPR and Immunotherapies Define the Year for the Life Sciences

XTalks

The pandemic propelled the life science and healthcare sectors onto center stage, and they rose to the occasion against the most unprecedented health challenge in recent times. While COVID-19 has undoubtedly been the biggest story in the life science industry in 2020, it was a busy and positive year in many other areas.

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Intellia Gets FDA Clearance to Start First Ever Phase III Trial for an In Vivo CRISPR Drug

XTalks

Clinical-stage genome editing company Intellia Therapeutics has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application to start a pivotal phase III trial of NTLA-2001 for the treatment of transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy.

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Where is the drug discovery expertise happening in the UK?

Drug Discovery World

Dr Salako says there are some clear fields of work associated with different areas, which include: Hertfordshire as a cell and gene therapy hub, with a number of companies in this space clustered around Stevenage. CellProthera also appointed the Newcastle Centre for Life’s GMP cell therapy centre to produce the ATMP.”

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Strategies to Successfully Manage Complex Cell Therapy Clinical Trials

XTalks

Jeff Vassallo, Senior Director of Clinical Trial Management, at the global clinical contract research organization (CRO) Medpace. These details must be thoughtfully considered early in clinical development to ensure studies are completed within the projected timeline and budget,” added Dr. Vassallo.