Thu.Nov 16, 2023

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Not-for-profit alliance advocates for life sciences collaboration

BioPharma Reporter

The Pistoia Alliance is a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D. It has just announced its four new strategic priorities made up of global pharma and tech representatives to deliver new project ideas to drive industry change.

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World’s first CRISPR medicine approved in UK for sickle cell, beta thalassemia

Bio Pharma Dive

Clearance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics' Casgevy in the U.K. comes ahead of expected regulatory decisions in the U.S. and Europe.

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World’s first CRISPR-based gene therapy approved for sickle cell anaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vertex and CRISPR's Casgevy has received conditional approval in the UK for treating sickle cell and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia.

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FDA approves new Bristol Myers drug for lung cancer

Bio Pharma Dive

Acquired via a $4 billion biotech buyout, Augtyro is one of an array of new products the pharma hopes will offset patent expirations for current top sellers.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Xphozah wins orphan drug designation for paediatric hyperphosphatemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ardelyx scores another FDA win after Xphyozah was approved by the FDA in October as an add-on therapy for chronic kidney disease patients.

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West Coast investor Red Tree on its San Diego expansion and staying bullish in biotech

Bio Pharma Dive

Red Tree Venture Capital plans to tap into San Diego’s biotech pipeline as it works to build a West Coast competitor to Boston-area investors.

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Homology enters reverse merger with Q32 Bio

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal, which will result in a combined company operating under Q32's name, comes months after Homology laid off much of its staff and halted research.

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Kite and Arcellx expand strategic collaboration

Pharmaceutical Technology

Kite has expanded its existing partnership with Arcellx for the latter’s CART-ddBCMA candidate to include lymphomas.

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Paper details Astellas gene therapy study that led to patient deaths

Bio Pharma Dive

The company, which is working with regulators to lift a clinical hold, said the treatment could still help people with X-linked myotubular myopathy.

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An ‘Extra Fold’ in The Human Brain May Delay Early Dementia by Years

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition. Frontotemporal dementia is a rare disease – thought to account for only one in every 20 cases of dementia.

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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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Top FDA official Woodcock to retire early next year

Bio Pharma Dive

The 37-year veteran helmed the agency’s pandemic response, and was a key decision-maker in controversial calls on opioids, an Alzheimer's therapy and muscular dystrophy drugs.

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State govts should carry forward all projects introduced by Centre to promote Ayurveda: Dr Ramanathan

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

On the occasion of National Ayurveda Day, the Ayurveda Medicine Manufacturers Association of India (AMMOI) has called upon the state governments that the constructive steps being taken by the Union Ayush Ministry to make Ayurveda system of treatment as an alternative treatment method for the world population should be taken forward by all state governments […]

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UK MHRA extends licence for Vertex’s children’s cystic fibrosis drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UK MHRA extended the licence of Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ cystic fibrosis drugs, Kaftrio and Kalydeco for children aged two to five years.

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Welcome to the Brave New World of CRISPR Gene Editing

BioSpace

The U.K.’s conditional marketing authorization for Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics’ gene-edited therapy exa-cel raises some potential safety concerns with the risk of off-target effects.

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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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Certa plans pivotal scleroderma trial after Phase II data readout

Pharmaceutical Technology

Certa plans to discuss trial plans with the FDA in early 2024, with the trial set to begin later in the year.

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Bristol Myers' $4.1B Turning Point buy yields FDA approval for lung cancer drug Augtyro

Fierce Pharma

Watch out, Pfizer and Roche. Thanks to an acquisition and now an FDA approval, Bristol Myers Squibb is entering a niche lung cancer market. | Watch out, Pfizer and Roche. Thanks to an acquisition and now an FDA approval, Bristol Myers Squibb is entering a niche lung cancer market.

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BMS strengthens NSCLC market share with ROS1 drug Augtyro

Pharmaceutical Technology

Augtyro (repotrectinib) is the only FDA-approved tumour kinase inhibitor (TKI) for ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Great Britain first to approve CRISPR-based gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised the world’s first gene therapy for sickle-cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT). Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel, or exa-cel) is the first medicine to be licensed that uses gene editing tool CRISPR, for which its inventors were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2020.

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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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LENZ Therapeutics and Graphite Bio agree to merge

Pharmaceutical Technology

LENZ Therapeutics has signed a definitive agreement with Graphite Bio to merge the two businesses in an all-stock deal.

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AbbVie’s Migraine Drug Ubrelvy Scores Victory in Phase III Study

BioSpace

When given hours ahead of an expected episode, a late-stage study showed the preventive benefits of Ubrelvy in safely reducing moderate or severe headaches within 24 hours of treatment.

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BT-7480 by Bicycle Therapeutics for Gastric Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

BT-7480 is under clinical development by Bicycle Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Gastric Cancer.

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Pharma is racing to oncology's first line, causing a rethink of early-stage disease treatment

Fierce Pharma

Timothy Yap, Ph.D., used to see patients nearing the end of their cancer journey in his phase 1 department at the University of Texas' MD Anderson Cancer Center. | Cancer drugs are getting better thanks to innovation, driven by the data and regulatory forces like Project FrontRunner.

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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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Astellas agrees to take over Propella Therapeutics for $175m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Astellas Pharma has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Propella Therapeutics in a deal worth $175m.

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Glox Therapeutics secures £4.3m seed funding to combat AMR

Pharma Times

The bacteriocin development programme will first target pseudomonas aeruginosa - News - PharmaTimes

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BT-7480 by Bicycle Therapeutics for Solid Tumor: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

BT-7480 is under clinical development by Bicycle Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Solid Tumor.

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Air Up: Revolutionizing Hydration with Scent and Sustainability

XTalks

Air Up, a revolutionary water bottle company, emerged from a unique academic project and rapidly transformed the way we perceive and consume water. Founded by a team of five, including Tim, Lena, Fabian, Jannis and Simon, the Munich-based startup began as a university project in 2016, combining neuroscience and design. By 2019, the Air Up bottle was launched in its home country, paving the way for a new era in hydration​​.

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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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BT-7480 by Bicycle Therapeutics for Solid Tumor: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

BT-7480 is under clinical development by Bicycle Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Solid Tumor.

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Reaching New Global ‘Frontiers’ In Life Sciences

Intouch Solutions

Last week, Frontiers Health, the premier global digital health innovation event, was held in Rome, Italy. The annual event assembled nearly 1,000 attendees from over 40+ countries across the healthcare ecosystem to learn, network and explore industry challenges, strategic trends and solutions in life sciences and healthcare. While Frontiers Health has always been a flagship event for EVERSANA INTOUCH and our clients to attend each year, this year’s event was significant as we were proud to co-ho

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Pfizer, Astellas’ Xtandi Gets FDA Approval for Earlier Prostate Cancer Treatment

BioSpace

Xtandi is now approved to treat nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis with or without a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog therapy.

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Making Personal Connections – Employee Welcome Reception in Rome

Intouch Solutions

Following a wildly successful Frontiers Health event , agency leaders Faruk Capan, CEO, EVERSANA INTOUCH and Chief Innovation Officer, EVERSANA, and Angela Tenuta, President, Full-Service Agencies, EVERSANA INTOUCH, along with EVERSANA team members had the opportunity to celebrate the newest additions to the EVERSANA family, the Healthware Group team, in person at an employee welcome reception.

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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.