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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 alliance will merge the PRISM oligonucleotide platform of Wave and the capabilities of GSK in genetics and genomics.

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Obesity Clinical Trials: Combining Patient-Centric Care with Scientific Rigor

XTalks

Given these dire statistics, the need for innovative approaches in obesity clinical trials has never been more urgent. These trials are crucial for understanding and managing obesity while improving strategies to combat this complex health issue. Sylvester and her colleagues at Medpace—Jennifer Brown, Sr.

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Marking Rare Disease Day 2022 by Sharing Colours + Why Black People Remain Underrepresented in Clinical Trials – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 50

XTalks

The editorial team discussed the encouraging growth seen in recent years in rare disease clinical research in the life science industries, providing hope for improved diagnosis, care and treatments for patients with rare diseases. In the US, Black people only constitute five percent of all clinical trial participants.

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Bridging Science and Advocacy with Lawreen Asuncion, Life Science Professional and Rare Disease Patient Advocate

XTalks

Lawreen is a seasoned biotech and life science professional with over 25 years of experience. Tune into the episode to hear Lawreen’s perspectives as both a life sciences professional and rare disease patient advocate. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

XTalks

In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. Xtalks compiled a list of its top life science news and trends of 2023, which provided readers with the latest developments, information and expert insights across life science industries, including pharma, biotech and medical device.

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Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium Selects 8 Rare Diseases for Clinical Trial Portfolio

XTalks

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announced this week that the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC) has selected eight rare diseases for its clinical trial portfolio. Of the more than 10,000 rare diseases, more than 80 percent are caused by genetic defects.

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Bridging Gaps in Rare Disease Clinical Trials: Insights from Collaborative Success in Pompe Disease Research

XTalks

Orphan drug development poses many challenges that are unique to rare diseases, including recruitment in small patient populations, variable progression with heterogenous clinical manifestations and limited understanding of disease progression and natural history. Read on to learn key lessons in rare disease drug development.