Tue.Feb 13, 2024

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UK Agency targets blood thinners in personalised medicine pursuit

Pharmaceutical Technology

The MHRA kicks off phase two of the Yellow Card biobank to explore the genetic link to side effects of direct oral anticoagulants.

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Two GV partners on biotech’s reset and building their next drug startups

Bio Pharma Dive

Newly named partner Anthony Philippakis and managing partner Krishna Yeshwant spoke with BioPharma Dive about biotech’s newfound optimism and their investing “North Star.

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CRISPR gene therapy Casgevy secures approval in Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

The regulatory greenlight makes it the only gene therapy available in Europe for sickle cell disease and TDT.

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BioAge raises $170M to back Phase 2-ready obesity drug

Bio Pharma Dive

BioAge’s Series D will fund a study combining its medicine with Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, a strategy the company hopes could help people lose weight while maintaining muscle mass.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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When You Got Your Period May Impact Dementia Risk, Study Finds

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The ages at which a person starts and stops menstruating could impact their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to the largest study of its kind.

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Kalvista pill succeeds in late-stage study for rare swelling disorder

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech's drug quickly alleviated symptoms of the swelling attacks associated with hereditary angioedema, supporting the idea it could be an oral alternative to existing medicines.

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ADC startup ProfoundBio, led by Seagen veterans, raises $112M

Bio Pharma Dive

The Series B round will fund development of antibody-drug conjugates now in clinical testing, among them a rival to AbbVie’s ovarian cancer drug Elahere.

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Employee Spotlight: Rubén Berdejo, Associate Director, Clinical Operations Site Management in León, Spain

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Get to know Rubén through this Q&A What attracted you to Worldwide, and what keeps you here? Before I joined Worldwide in June 2016, I worked at a large Contract Research Organization (CRO). In fact, my entire career as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) was developed at large CROs, where the roles are very limited in their responsibilities, making it hard to learn anything different.

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February 13, 2024: New Chapter of Living Textbook Highlights Value of Patient Engagement and Provides Practical Strategies

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Steven George The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory published a new chapter in its Living Textbook of Pragmatic Clinical Trials. The chapter, Patient Engagement , describes principles and strategies for effectively engaging patient partners. Because patients can provide valuable insights and perspectives about clinical care for specific conditions, they are key partners for pragmatic clinical trials.

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Why patient centricity is the answer to the clinical trial enrolment gap 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research indicates that designing clinical trials with the patient in mind reduces recruitment times and enhances trial performance.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Biogen has a fuzzy line of sight on prized Alzheimer’s drug

Bio Pharma Dive

CEO Chris Viehbacher said there are about 3,800 U.S. patients on a registry for Leqembi. But Biogen doesn’t have all the details, as development partner Eisai is leading commercial efforts.

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BioVaxys snatches up ‘bankrupt’ IMV’s preclinical and clinical assets

Pharmaceutical Technology

BioVaxys will pay $750,000 in upfront payment along with milestone-based payments and royalties on licencing revenue and product sales.

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Precision medicine in mental health - one size really doesn’t fit all

pharmaphorum

In this episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh welcomed Dr Hans Eriksson, chief medical officer at HMNC Brain Health, a precision psychiatry biopharma company, to discuss his work exploring current studies into the use of ketamine in mental health, HMNC Brain Health having last year announced topline results from a Phase 2 study looking at a take-at-home, oral ketamine option for Treatment Resistant Depression (or TRD).

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Takeda’s EOHILIA receives FDA approval for EoE treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Takeda has received the US FDA approval for EOHILIA (budesonide oral suspension), an oral treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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European Commission grants approval for first therapy to treat Friedreich’s ataxia

Outsourcing Pharma

Biogen Inc. has taken a step closer to bringing its âgroundbreaking treatmentâ to patients with a rare, genetic, life-shortening, debilitating, and neurodegenerative disorder.

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Gilead aims to cash in on liver disease wave with $4.6bn CymaBay deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gilead announced its $4.6bn acquisition of CymaBay, gaining an advanced PBC candidate, as it aims to follow the success of Ocaliva.

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New data from Japan shows early resolution of common Covid-19 symptoms

BioPharma Reporter

Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi has announced the first peer-reviewed publication of its phase 3 study investigating ensitrelvir to treat patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 in Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.

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FDA grants fast track status to GSK’s bepirovirsen for hepatitis B

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted fast track designation to GSK’s bepirovirsen, an investigational treatment for chronic hepatitis B (CHB).

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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Biogen’s Skyclarys is first EU drug for Friedreich’s ataxia

pharmaphorum

Biogen’s Skyclarys is the first approved medicine for the inherited neurological disease Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in the EU, after getting a green light from the European Commission.

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AbbVie concludes acquisition of ImmunoGen for $10.1bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbbVie has completed the acquisition of ImmunoGen for $10.1bn, a move that significantly bolsters its oncology pipeline.

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Biogen CEO plots long-term turnaround after analysts brand company's recent results as 'weak'

Fierce Pharma

While Biogen’s financials are in rough shape now, the company’s CEO, Chris Viebacher, sees reason to be optimistic about the future. | With four new drug launches rolling and the majority of the company’s losses of exclusivity in the rearview, Biogen figures it could chart continued revenue growth over the next 10 years, CEO Chris Viehbacher said Tuesday.

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Pfizer and Saama expand deal to expedite clinical research

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer has expanded its multi-year agreement with Saama, intensifying efforts to expedite clinical research.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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The innovative future of CRISPR tech

pharmaphorum

CRISPR technology is revolutionising gene editing and paving the way for innovative advancements in various fields. Explore the exciting potential and future possibilities of this cutting-edge technology.

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SCOPE: FDA facilitates AI and ML use for clinical trials and drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Two FDA representatives FDA spoke at the ongoing 2024 SCOPE Summit about how the agency is focusing on AI.

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With FDA nod for Onivyde combo, Ipsen ends 10-year drought in newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer

Fierce Pharma

It’s the approval Ipsen has been waiting for since buying up Onivyde in 2017. | It’s the approval Ipsen has been waiting for since buying up Onivyde in 2017. The FDA has approved Onivyde as part of a combination dubbed Nalirifox to treat patients with newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic cancer.

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First biologic treatment for chronic skin disease available in Scotland on NHS

BioPharma Reporter

Following positive advice from the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), the first biologic treatment for inflammatory skin disease, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), is now available in Scotland on the NHS.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Lawmakers urge White House officials to enforce sanctions on China's WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics: Reuters

Fierce Pharma

After introducing legislation targeting certain Chinese biopharma companies, a group of bipartisan lawmakers are taking their concerns to the White House—and upping the stakes. | After proposing a bill to revoke funding from certain Chinese biopharmas, a group of bipartisan legislators penned a letter to certain White House officials pressing for sanctions on the two companies based on alleged links to China's Communist Party and its military.

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Biomarkers ‘may predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis’

pharmaphorum

Researchers have used proteomics data from the UK Biobank to identify protein biomarkers in blood that could give warning of dementia years before diagnosis

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Incyte crosses $1B in quarterly revenue for the 1st time, even as Jakafi faces off against GSK rival

Fierce Pharma

Buoyed by JAK inhibitor market-leader Jakafi and its cream counterpart Opzelura, Incyte crossed the $1 billion threshold in quarterly revenues for the first time. | Buoyed by JAK inhibitor market-leader Jakafi and its cream counterpart Opzelura, Incyte crossed the $1 billion threshold in quarterly revenues for the first time. But only one of the drugs met Wall Street’s expectations.

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White House wins in first Medicare negotiation legal ruling

pharmaphorum

Texas judge has thrown out the first lawsuit brought by PhRMA claiming Medicare negotiation of drug pricing is unconstitutional

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.