5 questions facing gene therapy in 2022
Bio Pharma Dive
JANUARY 13, 2022
As record levels of money pour into gene therapy research, biotechs are under increased pressure to address issues related to safety, delivery and overlapping pipelines.
Bio Pharma Dive
JANUARY 13, 2022
As record levels of money pour into gene therapy research, biotechs are under increased pressure to address issues related to safety, delivery and overlapping pipelines.
World of DTC Marketing
JANUARY 13, 2022
(Endpoints) Pharma TV advertising boomed in 2021 – to the tune of $3.91 billion across prescription meds, iSpot reports. That’s an increase of 4.8% year over year, which may not sound like much but marks pharma’s steady growth through the pandemic. And its continued growth of national TV ad spending while the rest of the industry is on the decline in the US.
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Pharma Times
JANUARY 13, 2022
AstraZeneca (AZ) has reported preliminary data from a trial it conducted on its COVID-19 booster shot, Vaxzevria.
BioPharma Reporter
JANUARY 13, 2022
Samsung Biologics flags further facility construction plans, with biologics, cell and gene therapies and next-generation vaccines to be the focus of those new sites.
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pharmaphorum
JANUARY 13, 2022
In 2020, over half of total spending on brand medicines went to the supply chain, middlemen and other stakeholders, overtaking the amount going to drug manufacturers for the first time, according to a new study. The report from Berkeley Research Group (BRG) – which was funded by the pharma industry trade group PhRMA – reveals a steady decrease in the proportion received by drugmakers from around 67% in 2013 to 49.5% in 2020.
BioPharma Reporter
JANUARY 13, 2022
Protagen, BioAnalytix, and GeneWerk this week announced their unified operations and re-brand as ProtaGene, a CRO partner for the biologics and cell and gene therapy developers, from discovery to commercialization.
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pharmaphorum
JANUARY 13, 2022
Preliminary data from an ongoing trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria has shown that a booster dose stimulates an increase in antibodies against Omicron, as well as other variants of the virus, including Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Gamma. The increased immune response was seen in people who received AZ’s shot as their primary vaccination as well as mRNA vaccines, said the drugmaker, which said the data “add to the growing body of evidence supporting Vaxzevria as a thir
XTalks
JANUARY 13, 2022
In this video, Xtalks spoke with Kristin Kastrup, a Senior Consultant for HR and Training Optimization at Intertek Alchemy, about training technology for frontline workers in the food industry. Xtalks talked with Kristin about her role at Intertek Alchemy and why companies in the food industry may be having challenges hiring and retaining their workforces.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 13, 2022
Sanofi has joined a growing list of drugmakers going after alpha-synuclein targeting drugs for Parkinson’s disease, licensing a bispecific antibody from South Korea’s ABL Bio in a deal that could be worth more than $1 billion. The French pharma group is paying $75 million upfront for the preclinical-stage drug, codenamed ABL301, a double-headed antibody that targets alpha-synuclein at one end and the IGF-1 receptor at the other, a mechanism designed to make it cross the blood-brain b
XTalks
JANUARY 13, 2022
Yogurt maker Chobani is launching a line of plant-based coffee creamers, which will join the company’s robust line of dairy-free and oat-based options. The new creamers are made with cane sugar, sunflower oil and medium-chain triglycerides oil from coconut and come in a variety of flavors including caramel macchiato, chocolate hazelnut, french vanilla and sweet and creamy.
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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.
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 13, 2022
With the amount of available data increasing and technology evolving, says a company leader, the job of data manager is more demanding than ever before.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 13, 2022
BioNTech and artificial intelligence start-up InstaDeep say they have developed an early warning system that can predict high-risk variants of COVID-19 from their genetic sequences much earlier than with current methods. In testing, the AI was able to correctly identify more than 90% of variants of concern – including the Omicron strain currently spreading around the globe – around two months ahead of their designation by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
A University of Calgary study has found promising results for the generic drug hydroxychloroquine when used to treat the evolution of disability of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), the least treatable form of the autoimmune disease. MS affects about 90,000 Canadians with about 15 per cent of those diagnosed with primary progressive MS, one of the […].
Pharma Times
JANUARY 13, 2022
Despite diagnosis and treatment options improving for the rare kidney condition, further action is urgently required.
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Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
• Scientists have discovered that heart disease causes brain dysfunction that could lead to dementia before the buildup of plaque in blood vessels of the brain • Heart disease causes problems in the brain that causes less blood to reach the neurons that need it • Findings also show that a combination of heart […].
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 13, 2022
The US Supreme Court handed down two decisions today relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, issuing a stay to prevent a broad mandate from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, but allowing a more limited Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services mandate relating to healthcare workers. The OSHA mandate , due to kick in this week, would have required either vaccinations or masking and regular testing for US employers with 100 or more employees, with some carve-out exceptions for out
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
Pregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the newborn, states Roberta L. DeBiasi, M.D., M.S., division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children’s National Hospital in an editorial published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. The editorial provides a comprehensive review of what […].
BioPharma Reporter
JANUARY 13, 2022
Performance Cell Manufacturing, a CDMO with a focus on manufacturing cell therapies, has been acquired by Great Point Partners and will now operate under the name Cellipont Bioservices.
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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.
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
A pioneering test which reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form of skin cancer has been developed by a team of Newcastle scientists and clinicians. Credit: AMLo Biosciences & Newcastle University A pioneering test which reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form of skin cancer has been […].
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 13, 2022
AstraZeneca has expanded its efforts to develop new therapies targeting transcription factors – proteins that regulate processes in the cell that have become a hot topic for drug discovery in cancer and other diseases. The UK-headquartered pharma is buying into a drug discovery platform developed by Boston, US biotech Scorpion Therapeutics, paying $75 million upfront to get the ball rolling on the partnership, with undisclosed option fees and milestone payments also on offer.
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
East Hanover, NJ – January 13, 2022 – Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, has been awarded a $376,109 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), Vision Research Program.
ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast
JANUARY 13, 2022
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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.
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new Tulane University study finds it may be easier than you think. Credit: Tulane University If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new Tulane University study finds it may be easier than you think. Americans who […].
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JANUARY 13, 2022
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Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
A UC Riverside astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools. Credit: Laurie Hatch/Lick Observatory A UC Riverside astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools. The planet, TOI-2180 […].
Pharma Tutor
JANUARY 13, 2022
Inauguration of Pharmacy Council of India: First step in Implementation of Pharmacy Act, 1948. About Authors. Dr. R. S. Thakur. Chief Editor, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035. Email: drramsthakur@gmail.com. admin. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 17:31. Tags. Articles.
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The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 13, 2022) – Gabriela Meléndez-Peláez, a Guatemalan nurse-midwife, maternal health advocate, and the Founder of Asociación Corazón del Agua, will receive the 2022 Penn Nursing Renfield Foundation Award for Global Women’s Health for her tireless work in addressing maternal health inequities in Guatemala. The award ceremony will be held virtually on March […].
Intouch Solutions
JANUARY 13, 2022
At the crossroads of computer technology and drug development, digital therapeutics have become a fully-fledged part of healthcare and a full competitor to traditional medications. As the industry organization Digital Medicine Society defines it, digital medicine is the use of technology for measurement and intervention in service of human health. This can include the use of wearables in clinical trials, or as therapy alternatives or adjuncts.
Scienmag
JANUARY 13, 2022
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2022) – A molecule of RNA called CARMN has been found in abundance in the healthy smooth muscle cells that help give our blood vessels strength and flexibility, and distinctly decreased in vascular diseases like atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attack and stroke, scientists report. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta University AUGUSTA, […].
BioPharma Reporter
JANUARY 13, 2022
This week the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a long-awaited proposal for Aduhelm coverage: proposing it would only cover the recently approved Alzheimerâs Drug for people in qualifying clinical trials. This could have a ripple effect on decisions from private insurers and other potential drugs in the pipeline.
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