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HIV cell therapy startup Addimmune heads to Wall Street via blank-check merger

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal will help fund a cell-based treatment that completed Phase 1 testing last year and is designed to provide a “functional cure” for patients with HIV infections.

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3 Key Takeaways from Psychedelic Science 2023

Worldwide Clinical Trials

As one of the more recent fields to emerge in the clinical space, psychedelics have gained significant traction as a potential treatment for various neuropsychiatric diseases. With so many exciting developments in the last few years, it’s critical for the psychedelic community to come together to reflect on our progress, share the latest discoveries, and discuss the future of psychedelic research.

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J&J grows cancer drug portfolio with newly approved bispecific

Bio Pharma Dive

The drug, which will be sold under the brand name Talvey, is now cleared by the FDA to treat multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that J&J has identified as a research priority.

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AI May Be Able to Warn Us Before The Next Pandemic Strikes

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how devastating these outbreaks can be – and it could have been much worse. Now, scientists have developed an AI application that promises to warn us about dangerous variants in future pandemics.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Astellas to expand presence in Massachusetts with new research hub

Bio Pharma Dive

The planned facility in the biotech hotspot of Cambridge will include incubator space for startups and adds to Astellas’ R&D footprint in the Boston area.

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AI is essential for the future of drug discovery and development

Pharmaceutical Technology

AI is essential in drug discovery and development and a growing number of start-ups now operate in this area

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Ten organisations including medical devices industry demand recall of New Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Ten collective stakeholders of Indian healthcare industry, including the industry associations of medical devices manufacturers, patient interest group, and healthcare providers, have jointly demanded to the Union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to recall the New Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill, 2023 that is listed to be tabled in Parliament during the ongoing session.

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Novo hikes sales outlook on rising potential for obesity, diabetes drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The success of Wegovy in a landmark heart disease study has fueled higher sales projections, even though the Danish drugmaker is still struggling to maintain a big enough supply.

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Signal: Sensorion Raises $38.37m in Private Placement of Shares

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sensorion has received a private placement financing of $38.37m by its existing shareholders Invus and Sonnova Partners, and Redmile Group.

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Grand Rounds August 4, 2023: AI & ML: Want to Play a Game? (Eric Perakslis, PhD)

Rethinking Clinical Trials

 Speaker Eric Perakslis, PhD Chief Science & Digital Officer Duke Clinical Research Institute Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences Chief Research Technology Strategist Duke University School of Medicine Slides Keywords Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Gamification; Healthcare Key Points Once people start learning about what technology can do right and wrong, the immediate response is often to start minimizing the risks of technology.

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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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Galera lays off 70% of workforce following FDA rejection

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA requested additional trial data for Galera’s avasopasem manganese for treating radiotherapy-induced severe oral mucositis.

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Pfizer faces whistleblower lawsuit from former compliance manager who says he flagged possible fraud in China

Fierce Pharma

After Pfizer allegedly fired a compliance manager for raising the flag on potential fraud activity in China, the former employee is hitting back. | Frank Han, Pfizer's former director of global compliance analytics, has filed a civil complaint against the drugmaker. Han claims he was terminated for identifying potential issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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ADARx secures $200m to advance clinical programmes 

Pharmaceutical Technology

ADARx Pharmaceuticals has concluded an oversubscribed Series C financing, securing $200m for advancing its clinical programmes

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Accelerating Rare Disease Patient Engagement

Intouch Solutions

The industry challenges faced in marketing in the rare disease space are not new. Small populations. Limited understanding of the patient or disease. Diagnostic odysseys that last, on average, seven years and are riddled with misdiagnosis. What is new, however, is the opportunity. At EVERSANA INTOUCH, our rare expertise and advanced technologies are helping solve some of the most difficult challenges in rare disease marketing.

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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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Regeneron signs agreement for Decibel Therapeutics acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

Regeneron has entered an agreement to acquire Decibel Therapeutics to accelerate key gene therapy programmes for hearing loss.

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AGC Biologics completes expansion at Milan cell and gene therapy site

BioPharma Reporter

AGC Biologics, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has completed the expansion of its manufacturing space at its Milan Cell and Gene Center of Excellence production site.

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Palisade Bio terminates its post-surgical abdominal adhesions treatment trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Phase II trial for tranexamic acid did not meet its primary endpoint of adhesion reduction post-bowel resection surgery.

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Discovery and Development

Drug Patent Watch

A recent paper published in the journal “Intelligent Medicine” article discusses various aspects of using AI and machine learning in the pharmaceutical industry for drug discovery and development. Results The… The post Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Discovery and Development appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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GenScript and T-MAXIMUM partner for CAR-T cell therapy development

Pharmaceutical Technology

GenScript Biotech has formed a strategic collaboration agreement with T-MAXIMUM Biotech to develop CAR-T cell therapy.

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AlzeCure delivers positive NeuroRestore candidate results

Pharma Times

The therapy reaches and activates areas of the brain that are central to cognitive enhancement - News - PharmaTimes

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FDA approves Talvey for heavily pre-treated multiple myeloma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Janssen’s bispecific antibody received accelerated approval as a subcutaneous therapy based on Phase II trial data.

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Beyond Meat Revenue Plummets Amid Financial Challenges

XTalks

Plant-based meat pioneer Beyond Meat faced another financial setback on Wall Street this week. Beyond Meat revenue challenges are now in the spotlight, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and economic uncertainties that have plagued the once-favored investment. Beyond Meat’s revenue encountered a significant blow, plummeting by more than 30 percent during the second quarter of this year, as unveiled in its recent financial report on August 7.

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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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KKM-191-D by Genuone Science for Type 2 Diabetes: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

KKM-191-D is under clinical development by Genuone Science and is currently in the Phase I in clinical pathway.

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Disease causing chronic hives and relentless itching could be cured by Novartis drug

Outsourcing Pharma

Chronic hives could be treated effectively, conveniently, and rapidly after positive results from a clinical trial by Novartis produced positive top line results.

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JY-302 by Jin Yang Pharmaceutical for Type 2 Diabetes: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

JY-302 is under clinical development by Jin Yang Pharmaceutical and is currently in the Phase I in clinical pathway.

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J&J expands multiple myeloma arsenal with FDA approval for first-in-class Talvey

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson is digging its multiple myeloma moat deeper thanks to FDA approval for another novel drug. | Johnson & Johnson is digging its multiple myeloma moat deeper. The FDA has signed off on the company's Talvey, a first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting GPRC5D.

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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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CD70 CAR-T by UTC Therapeutics for Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

CD70 CAR-T is under clinical development by UTC Therapeutics and is currently in the Phase II in clinical pathway.

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Regeneron's high-dose Eylea shows staying power as company awaits FDA decision

Fierce Pharma

As Regeneron anxiously awaits an FDA decision on a high-dose version of Eylea (aflibercept), the company has continually referred to its durability compared to that of Roche’s upstart Vabysmos—whic | As Regeneron anxiously awaits an FDA decision on a high-dose version of Eylea (aflibercept), the company has continually referred to its staying power compared to that of Roche’s upstart Vabysmos—which has taken the macular degeneration (AMD) market by storm since receiving approval 19 months ago.

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CD70 CAR-T by UTC Therapeutics for Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

CD70 CAR-T is under clinical development by UTC Therapeutics and is currently in the Phase II in clinical pathway.

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Novo Nordisk Boosts Obesity Business with $1B Inversago Buy

BioSpace

Amid record sales of its obesity treatment Wegovy, as well as diabetes drugs Ozempic and Rybelsus, Novo is buying Canadian biotech Inversago Pharma to further boost its weight-loss pipeline.

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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.