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Two wins for vaccine company at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards

Drug Discovery World

Valneva Scotland scooped two prizes at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2024, including the award for Innovation – Pharma Services And Drug Discovery, in a ceremony on 14 March in Glasgow. Valneva Scotland is focused on vaccines for infectious diseases with significant unmet medical needs.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Black Scientists that Have Revolutionized the Life Sciences

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In the life sciences, countless Black scientists, researchers and medical professionals have made groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of biology and medicine. They serve as inspiration for future generations of scientists from all backgrounds.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

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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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International Women’s Day: Female life science leaders

Drug Discovery World

For International Women’s Day, DDW’s Diana Spencer celebrates some of the women in leadership making an impact on the drug discovery and life sciences sector. The life sciences sector has traditionally outperformed others when it comes to attracting women to its workforce. Dr Loubna Bouarfa, Founder and CEO, OKRA.ai

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Improving Black Participation in Clinical Trials: Bridging the Gap

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Black participation in clinical trials, and the underrepresentation of minority groups in general in trials, remains low. It is therefore important to work towards increasing Black participation in clinical trials, which begins with understanding the barriers to participation and taking steps to address them.

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Why Is CVS Health Clinical Trial Services Closing?

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Leading health solutions company CVS Health recently disclosed that its clinical trial business will shut down just two years after its initiation in May 2021. The company will gradually wind down its CVS Health Clinical Trial Services unit with full exit by December 31, 2024.

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UK Approves First Omicron-Targeting COVID Vaccine + National Immunization Awareness Month – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 73

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the UK’s approval of Moderna’s next generation COVID-19 vaccine that targets both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the Omicron variant of concern. Hear more about the bivalent booster shot, including clinical trial data that led to its approval.