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VTX-801 RECEIVES U.S. FDA FAST TRACK DESIGNATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF WILSON DISEASE

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to VTX-801, Vivet’s clinical-stage gene therapy for the treatment of Wilson Disease – a rare, genetic disorder that reduces the ability of the liver and other tissues to regulate copper levels, causing severe hepatic damage, neurological symptoms, and potentially death.

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Overcoming inefficiencies to improve access to cell and gene therapy 

Drug Discovery World

Drug discovery researchers usually partner with a CDMO to provide support through the development, manufacturing, and clinical supply required to bring a drug to market. CDMOs that integrate digital solutions into their business processes minimise the amount of hands-on work in their operations.

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A supply chain to match the changing face of science 

Drug Discovery World

The number of therapy classes in development has exploded as research has advanced methods for tackling a vast array of genetic conditions and diseases in both rare disease and common indications. This change in science demands a change in the supply chain to match. 15 years later . References .

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Africa: Unleashing the potential of the new superpower in clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research suggests that sub-Saharan Africa is expected to see one of the largest global increases in mortality rates caused by non-communicable diseases. However, Africa currently accounts for a very low percentage of global clinical trials, with estimates putting it at approximately 2.5%. “The being African American, 3.4%