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Q&A with Mark Garner: The golden age of cancer research  

Drug Discovery World

MG: I am responsible for Agilent’s cancer segment. For example, in CAR-T-cell therapy, scientists can take T-cells from a patient and ex vivo (outside the body) genetically engineer them to effectively target and kill cancerous cells, then infuse them back in to the patient. Mark Garner, PhD.,

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HOOKIPA Announces Positive Phase 2 Interim Safety, Immunogenicity, and Efficacy Data for its Cytomegalovirus Vaccine Candidate HB-101

The Pharma Data

Observed CMV-neutralizing antibody responses and tolerability profile are consistent with previous interim results. Early interim data show Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-negative kidney transplant recipients vaccinated with three doses of HB-101 had reduced incidence of CMV viremia, reduced antiviral use and no CMV disease.

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The challenges and trends of cell & gene therapies 

Drug Discovery World

And whilst clinical trials activity decreased by around 15% compared to 2020, last year still saw a number of regenerative medicines reach the bedside. Last year saw the sector surge, with levels of investment hitting an all-time high at $22.7 billion, compared to $19.9 billion, compared to $19.9 million price point per dose.

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Delivering on the promise of gene editing

Drug Discovery World

These platforms all induce double strand cuts in the chromosomal DNA that can be sealed by the cell, leading to a specific gene disruption, or resulting in a new target site for inserting DNA segments. Early phase clinical trials for gene editing therapies. Gene editing challenges and potential solutions.

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RRx-001: Jack of all trades, master of…many

Drug Discovery World

A late-stage clinical trial in head and neck cancer for the treatment of severe oral blistering or oral mucositis caused by radiation therapy is planned. Bryan Oronsky , Chief Development Officer at EpicentRx, discucsses how one drug sourced from the defense and aerospace industry, could have many potential disese targets.