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Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug

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With a goal of developing rheumatoid arthritis therapies with minimal side effects, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have genetically engineered cells that, when implanted in mice, will deliver a biologic drug in response to inflammation. million adults in the United States.

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Advancements in upstream CLD for enhanced biotherapeutics production

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With more than 20 years of experience in business management, strategy, marketing, and product management, Anis also has research background from biotech, pharmaceutical, and premier academic organisations. Anis also serves on the scientific and editorial advisory board of Genetic Engineering News , Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

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The evolution of assays for immuno-oncology research

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The first such research dates back to 1891, when William Coley attempted to inject heat-inactivated bacteria to treat osteosarcoma. This is an exciting field of cancer research which involves harnessing the body’s own immune system to target cancerous cells.

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A history of blood cancer treatment

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In fact, according to Blood Cancer UK research, more than half of UK adults cannot name a single symptom of blood cancer. . Over the past two centuries, researchers have identified more than 100 different types of blood cancer, while most patients may be familiar with the big three (leukaemia, lymphoma, and melanoma).

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What to expect from PEGS Europe 2023: Day 2

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Novel platforms This session will begin with chariperson’s remarks from Lars Linden, PhD, Vice President, Head, Biologics Research, Bayer HealthCare, which will be followed by a keynote presentation by Agnieszka Kielczewska, PhD, Director, Research, Antibody Discovery and Screening, Biologics Discovery, Amgen.