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News from AACR 2024: Sunday’s highlights

Drug Discovery World

The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting launched on Sunday 7 April in San Diego with an Opening Plenary Session showcasing cutting-edge technological advances opening new frontiers in cancer science.

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Vir awarded $1 billion multi-year BARDA influenza contract

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The US Government’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has made an initial investment of approximately $55 million for rapid development of VIR-2482, the Vir Biotechnology’s investigational prophylactic monoclonal antibody (mAb) for seasonal and pandemic influenza viruses.

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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination approved in the EU for pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population

The Pharma Data

Evusheld significantly reduced the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 in PROVENT Phase III trial, with protection lasting at least six months Evusheld retains neutralising activity against the Omicron BA.2 2 subvariant, now the dominant strain in Europe. 1-3 Evusheld was generally well-tolerated in the trial. Christoph D.

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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination recommended for approval in the EU for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19

The Pharma Data

” Mene Pangalos, Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, said: “Today’s positive CHMP recommendation represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to introduce additional, important preventative measures for people in Europe at higher risk of developing COVID-19. .”

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Top 10 Medical Device Companies in 2023 by Revenue Statistics and Trends

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These powerhouse organizations have not only distinguished themselves through their cutting-edge devices and technologies but also via their robust research and development (R&D) capabilities, unwavering commitment to quality and extensive global reach. 1) Medtronic 2022 Revenue: Medtronic reported an annual revenue of $31.69

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FDA Approves Veklury (remdesivir) for the Treatment of COVID-19

The Pharma Data

The speed and rigor with which Veklury has been developed and approved in the U.S. Previously authorized by the FDA for emergency use to treat COVID-19, Veklury is now the first and only approved COVID-19 treatment in the United States.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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Liquid biopsies have demonstrated promising activity in multiple clinical settings, but the great enthusiasm and expectations around them can be harmful if not adequately managed,” said Dr. El Mustapha Bahassi, PhD, Director, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, at the global clinical research organization (CRO) Medpace.