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GSK and Wave Life Sciences partner to develop oligonucleotide therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

GSK has entered a strategic partnership with Wave Life Sciences to progress the discovery and development of oligonucleotide therapies for new genetic targets. The discovery alliance, with a preliminary research period of four years, will aid GSK in progressing up to eight programmes and Wave to develop up to three programmes.

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Forge Biologics joins BGTC for new AAV gene therapies development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Forge Biologics has joined the public-private collaboration, the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC), to expedite the development and manufacture of new AAV [adeno-associated virus] gene therapies to treat patients with rare diseases. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Parkinson’s Disease: Link With Melanoma + Drug Development – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 6

XTalks

FDA-mandated clinical holds, strategic partnership breakups and $800 million biotech acquisitions. She shares how well the firms have weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, and the team discusses the outlook for the drug development industry in general. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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Novartis to Pay Voyager $100 Million Upfront for Gene Therapies

XTalks

Novartis and Voyager Therapeutics have struck a licensing deal that will see Novartis pay Voyager $100 million upfront to develop gene therapy candidates targeting Huntington’s disease (HD) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). billion with preclinical, development, regulatory and sales milestones. Sandrock, Jr.,

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

XTalks

Awareness of rare diseases is growing, and with a better understanding of the pathophysiology of many rare diseases, innovative treatment options are emerging, like gene therapies that can treat the root cause of rare genetic diseases and potentially provide long-term symptom relief, or even a definitive cure.

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Forbion European Acquisition and enGene sign merger deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

Forbion European Acquisition has entered a definitive business combination agreement with biotechnology company enGene to create a combined biotechnology company to develop next-generation non-viral, locally administered gene therapies. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Cell and gene therapies: Opportunities for innovation 

Drug Discovery World

Cell and gene therapies are not only transforming the way diseases are treated but are also aiming to cure entirely new patient populations. As researchers and developers work to transform the way we treat diseases, cell and gene therapies will continue to be the centre of innovation in the coming years. . billion raised.