Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 24, 2023

By Luisa Sterkel & Joana Loureiro , Tenthpin Consultants The promise and potential of cell and gene therapies (CGT) has emerged in the recent past and currently over 1.500 CGT are registered for clinical trials holding great hope for the treatment of challenging and uncurable diseases.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we step into 2024, the life sciences continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological innovation, a deeper understanding of human biology and the application of new technologies in areas like drug development and health wearables.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Out of over 7,000 rare diseases, only 5 percent (or less) of rare diseases are thought to have approved treatment options, known as “orphan” therapies. Dr. Eagleton recently spoke on a webinar with his colleagues from Medpace about lessons learned from successful approaches from rare disease and gene therapy product approvals.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease, approving two on the same day. Both gene therapies are approved for individuals 12 years of age and older with sickle cell disease. It also affects Hispanic Americans, but at a lower prevalence.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Bluebird bio’s gene therapy Zynteglo (betibeglogene autotemcel, beti-cel) has been awarded a much anticipated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with beta thalassemia who need regular blood transfusions. Bluebird has a total of three gene therapies in its pipeline.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

After spending almost an entire day deliberating the safety of Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ and CRISPR Therapeutics’ CRISPR-based gene therapy exa-cel for sickle cell disease, a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel appears to be satisfied with what it saw. CRISPR works as genetic scissors to edit parts of the genome.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 18, 2023

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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