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Flagship-backed Generate raises $273M as its first drugs move to the clinic

Bio Pharma Dive

Since 2019, Generate has raised nearly $700 million in private financing and has now brought a monoclonal antibody into Phase 1 testing.

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Astellas to build drug production facility in Ireland

Pharmaceutical Technology

Astellas Pharma is submitting a planning application for the construction of a new drug production facility in Ireland.

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UK biotech AlveoGene launches with plans for inhaled gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The company is working on a treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which it claims it can deliver direct to lung cells via a nebulizer.

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Improving health equity in Europe’s small countries: How can we remove the barriers to access?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ensuring equitable access to medicines is a key challenge for many governments, particularly those of smaller nations. Pharmaceutical Technology reviews the data and explores European initiatives to improve the situation.

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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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RayzeBio, Neumora price some of biotech’s largest IPOs this year

Bio Pharma Dive

Pricing of the companies’ IPOs comes after a big day for Wall Street, which saw the SoftBank-owned chip maker Arm pull off the year’s largest new stock offering.

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FDA accepts Madrigal’s liver disease therapy NDA for review

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has accepted Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ new drug application (NDA) for liver disease therapy resmetirom for review.

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AbCellera and Incyte partner for development of cancer antibodies

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbCellera and Incyte have entered a partnership for the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies in oncology.

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RayzeBio’s $311M, Neumora’s $250M IPOs Among Biotech’s Largest This Year

BioSpace

The two biotech companies announced initial public offering pricing Thursday, respectively, with shares beginning trading Friday and valued at more than $560 million cumulatively.

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ICON partners with US Government for clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

ICON will conduct Phase IIb clinical trials for the US BARDA-selected Covid-19 vaccine candidates as part of ‘Project NextGen’.

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A World Alzheimer's Month resource roundup

Antidote

Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent type of dementia , is diagnosed in more than 6 million Americans. Estimates project that by 2050, 13 million individuals will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This condition ranks among the top 10 causes of death in the United States, profoundly impacting those diagnosed, their loved ones, and their caregivers.

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Running Decentralized Trials at Scale: Planning for Success

There’s been a rapid shift towards decentralization in clinical trials & it’s clear why. The potential for reaching a larger pool of recruits is possible when sponsors can bring more trial activities to the patient. Tele visits, digital consent, new monitoring sensors, & direct-to-patient supply are virtual tools that existed before the pandemic, but now there’s swift adoption of these methods because they’ve been proven to help launch & complete trials more effectively.

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Pharmazz and Sun Pharma sign licence deal for Tyvalzi launch in India

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmazz and Sun Pharma have signed a licence agreement for the marketing of Tyvalzi (Sovateltide) in India.

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Anavex’s Blarcamesine Slows Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients

BioSpace

Following a controversial Rett Syndrome trial last year, Anavex Life Sciences’ blarcamesine has claimed another clinical victory—this time in an Alzheimer’s disease Phase IIb/III study.

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NME 2 by Bristol-Myers Squibb for Solid Tumor: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

NME 2 is under clinical development by Bristol-Myers Squibb and currently in Phase I for Solid Tumor.

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Busting common myths about lab automation 

Drug Discovery World

Ernesto Staroswiecki, Senior Manager, R&D, at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences takes readers through common lab automation myths. Many clinical and research laboratories today are having to do more with less: faced with ongoing staffing shortages, increased workloads, and budgetary constraints, many laboratory managers are feeling the stress, which is where the benefits of automation can be truly realised for labs in both academia and industry.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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ZE-460134 by Eilean Therapeutics for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

ZE-460134 is under clinical development by Eilean Therapeutics and currently in Phase I for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia).

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AstraZeneca’s Alexion Reaches $125M Settlement in Soliris Sales Lawsuit

BioSpace

After nearly seven years, the company’s rare diseases arm Alexion has reached a settlement in an investors’ lawsuit over alleged unethical sales practices for its hemoglobinuria therapy Soliris.

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(Islatravir + ulonivirine) by Merck for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections (AIDS): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

(Islatravir + ulonivirine) is under clinical development by Merck and currently in Phase II for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections (AIDS).

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FDA, manufacturers make progress in resolving key cancer drug shortages: White House

Fierce Pharma

While there's certainly more work to do, the U.S. | Efforts from regulators and manufacturers have brought the U.S. supply of cisplatin back to nearly 100% of pre-shortage levels, according to the White House. The moves are “greatly alleviating the shortages of carboplatin,” too, the White House said.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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CD123-targeted CAR-NK by Chongqing Precision Biotech for Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

CD123-targeted CAR-NK is under clinical development by Chongqing Precision Biotech and currently in Phase II for Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

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5 Key Regulatory Guidance Documents Issued in 2023

BioSpace

The FDA has issued more than 30 guidance documents related to drug development so far this year. BioSpace takes a closer look at five of them.

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BCMA-GPRC5D CAR-T Cells by Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology for Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

BCMA-GPRC5D CAR-T Cells is under clinical development by Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology and currently in Phase II for Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

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Rome Therapeutics adds $72 million to Series B round to harness “dark genome”

Outsourcing Pharma

The U.S. company Rome Therapeutics plans to use the proceeds of its $72 million Series B round to take an experimental autoimmune disease treatment through early clinical testing.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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CD123-targeted CAR-NK by Chongqing Precision Biotech for Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

CD123-targeted CAR-NK is under clinical development by Chongqing Precision Biotech and currently in Phase II for Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

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Digital Medicine in Pharma: A Marketers’ Guide for Launch, Promotion and Life Cycle Management

Intouch Solutions

Digital medicine is emerging as a revolutionary field that can transform the entire spectrum of healthcare, from proactive prevention to effective treatment of diverse medical conditions. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical medications, digital medicine products need to speak to the clinical, economic and technological benefits to differentiate themselves from competitors.

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BCMA-GPRC5D CAR-T Cells by Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

BCMA-GPRC5D CAR-T Cells is under clinical development by Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology and currently in Phase II for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma.

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Novartis Shareholders Approve Sandoz Spin-Off as Company Bolsters Product Plans

BioSpace

The Swiss pharma’s shareholders on Friday approved spinning off the generics and biosimilars division, with plans to launch at least five additional biologic drugs.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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LY-3885125 by Eli Lilly and Co for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

LY-3885125 is under clinical development by Eli Lilly and Co and currently in Phase I for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

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UKRI report reveals impact of COVID-19 research and innovation funding

Pharma Times

The report highlights steps needed to ensure future pandemics are handled effectively - News - PharmaTimes

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Otsuka's gene therapy deal; Astellas' $354M plant; Exelixis and Insilico's AI drug pact

Fierce Pharma

Otsuka teamed up with Shape Therapeutics in an eye disease gene therapy deal potentially worth $1.5 billion. Astellas will build its third Irish manufacturing facility. | Otsuka teamed up with Shape Therapeutics in an eye disease gene therapy deal potentially worth $1.5 billion. Astellas will build its third Irish manufacturing facility for $354 million.

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Exelixis licenses AI-designed cancer drug from Insilico Medicine

Outsourcing Pharma

Insilico Medicine is due to receive $80 million upfront plus potential milestone payments as Exelixis gains global rights to develop and commercialize the Hong Kong firmâs small molecule cancer treatment.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g