Tue.Mar 08, 2022

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Novartis turns to Voyager for nervous system gene therapies

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal, which carries a $54 million upfront payment, could give Novartis access to as many as five of Voyager's capsids, which would be used to develop gene therapies for the central nervous system.

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Looking at Women’s Leadership in Life Science Industries on International Women’s Day

XTalks

On International Women’s Day, Xtalks is celebrating women’s leadership in the life sciences by highlighting some of the female leaders at the forefront of scientific discovery, as well as the continuing challenges of attaining more equitable representation. From leading COVID-19 vaccine developments to being at the helm of the latest gene therapies and inventing ground-breaking DNA technologies like CRISPR, women have been at the forefront of some of the most leading-edge scientific discov

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Moderna extends patent waiver for COVID vaccine, but only for lower-income countries

Bio Pharma Dive

Health advocates say Moderna is narrowing its pledge not to enforce patents worldwide for the duration of the pandemic, while the company argues that, in higher-income countries, vaccine supply isn't a barrier to access anymore.

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One-stop-shop CDMO to support manufacturing of AAV-based product targeting Alzheimer’s disease

BioPharma Reporter

Finnish company, Biovian Oy, has been engaged by a South Korea biotechnology company to carry out process development and manufacturing of an AAV-based innovative drug candidate.

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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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IWD: Spotlight on women in life sciences

pharmaphorum

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we speak to design engineer at Envair Technology Darina Shopova; managing director, UK & ROI at Healthcare Business of Merck Doina Ionescu; and vice president of clinical development, medical, and regulatory affairs, Novo Nordisk UK Avideh Nazeri about their careers, how their field is progressing and how the industry can encourage more women and girls to pursue roles in STEM.

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Six Women-Owned Food Brands to Support Beyond International Women’s Day 2022

XTalks

Women-owned food brands have made some remarkable strides in the food and beverage industry. In the past four years, the number of startups with at least one female founding member grew by approximately six percent, from 22 percent in 2017 to 28 percent in 2020. But women-founded and women-led startups still only make up a fraction of startups worldwide. .

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The Top 15 U.S. Pharmacies of 2021: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest Companies

Drug Channels

Next week, Drug Channels Institute will release our 2022 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. It’s the 13th edition of our popular and comprehensive examination of the entire drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system. The exhibit below—one of 216 in our new report—provides a first look at the 15 largest organizations, ranked by total U.S. prescription dispensing revenues for calendar year 2021.

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An international study proposes stool analysis for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Scienmag

Pancreatic cancer is not one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers, but it is one of the most lethal due to its early local extension and metastatic behaviour. Some of the reasons for this high fatality rate are late diagnosis of the disease, especially since symptoms are unspecific and appear rather late, and limited therapeutic […].

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COVID vaccines not linked to excess deaths, says CDC

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There is no evidence that vaccination with either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines led to the death of patients, says a study by researchers at the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The analysis of data from US adverse event monitoring systems comes from the first six months after vaccination with the two vaccine started in the US, a period in which just under 4,500 people died after being vaccinated and almost 300 million doses were administere

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Earthquake fracture energy relates to how a quake stops

Scienmag

ITHACA, N.Y. – By examining earthquake models from a fresh perspective, Cornell University engineers now show that the earthquake fracture energy – once thought to relate to how faults in the Earth’s crust weaken – is related to how quakes stop. This modeling revelation could help science inch closer to making accurate earthquake forecasts. “We realized […].

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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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Gene team supports therapies for previously untreatable brain regions

Pharma Times

Novartis and Voyager Therapeutics announce partnership to develop gene therapies for neurological disorders

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MavPitch competition awards $61,000 to five student-led companies

Scienmag

The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund awarded $61,000 to five University of Texas Arlington students representing their entrepreneurial startups at the MavPitch business pitch competition, the flagship component of the program. Credit: UT Arlington The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund awarded $61,000 to five University of Texas Arlington students representing their entrepreneurial startups […].

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The top 3 barriers to Alzheimer’s disease patient recruitment, and how to overcome them

Clairnes

The post The top 3 barriers to Alzheimer’s disease patient recruitment, and how to overcome them appeared first on Clinical Trial Recruitment & Management Services.

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Preparing for when lightning strikes the same place twice, then strikes again

Scienmag

(Millbrook, NY) Disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and droughts are not only increasing in intensity and frequency, they are also striking the same place multiple times. Yet, to date, disaster research largely focuses on individual events, and fails to account for legacy effects that leave people vulnerable in the wake of repeated disasters. […].

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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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Cell door: EMA grants ATMP classification to CELTIC-19

Pharma Times

Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product classification for Ixaka Ltd’s chemically encapsulated lentiviral vector

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JHU-created material could lead to stronger, lighter and safer helmets and vehicles

Scienmag

A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers created shock-absorbing material that protects like a metal, but is lighter, stronger, reusable. The new foam-like material could be a game-changer for helmets, body armor, and automobile and aerospace parts. Credit: Johns Hopkins University A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers created shock-absorbing material that protects like a […].

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This Sedative Is Now a Go-To Drug for Executions. But Does It Work?

NY Times

A legal battle in Oklahoma over whether prisoners feel severe pain after being given the sedative, midazolam, will determine whether its use is constitutional.

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Well-preserved fossils could be consequence of past global climate change

Scienmag

Climate change can affect life on Earth. According to new research, it can also affect the dead. Credit: The University of Texas at Austin/Jackson School of Geosciences. Climate change can affect life on Earth. According to new research, it can also affect the dead. A study of exceptionally preserved fossils led by a graduate student […].

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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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Rice Ferment Filtrate in Cosmetics

Pharma Tutor

Rice Ferment Filtrate in Cosmetics. About Author. Vinay Kumar Singh. . Head-Formulation. Kumar Organic Products Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. admin. Tue, 03/08/2022 - 17:07. Tags. Articles.

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From apparel to clinical trials: Lululemon founder commits $100 million to find cure for FSHD

Scienmag

The world’s most successful entrepreneurs are often willing to share how lessons learned and resilience have shaped their business sense, but few transcend their successes to optimistically forge a path to overcome one’s biggest challenge – their health. Credit: Solve FSHD The world’s most successful entrepreneurs are often willing to share how lessons learned and […].

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New strategy for COVID-19 prophylaxis?

The Pharma Data

SARS-CoV-2 viruses can hide from recognition by the immune system. However, the antiviral immune receptor RIG-I can be stimulated, which improves protection against lethal SARS-CoV-2 infections. Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Gunther Hartmann from the Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology at the University Hospital Bonn, in cooperation with other members of the cluster of excellence ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn, have shown this in mice.

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Life in the freezer

Scienmag

Antarctic fish have adapted over millennia to survive in the freezing temperatures of the Southern Ocean. Credit: Lloyd Peck, British Antarctic Survey Antarctic fish have adapted over millennia to survive in the freezing temperatures of the Southern Ocean. However, in doing so, they have lost their ability to grow at rates seen in their warmer […].

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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.

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New patent expiration for Novartis drug LEQVIO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for LEQVIO Leqvio is a drug marketed by Novartis and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are nineteen patents protecting…. The post New patent expiration for Novartis drug LEQVIO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Microorganisms in stool samples could offer new way to detect pancreatic cancer early

Scienmag

Researchers in Spain, part funded by the UK charity Worldwide Cancer Research, found a genetic signature of 27 microorganisms in stool samples can identify people at high risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common pancreatic cancer, and could be used for early detection of the disease. Credit: Please credit: Laura M. Lombardía. CNIO Researchers […].

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New patent for Alkermes Inc drug LYBALVI

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for LYBALVI Lybalvi is a drug marketed by Alkermes Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eight patents…. The post New patent for Alkermes Inc drug LYBALVI appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Astronomers discover largest molecule yet in a planet-forming disc

Scienmag

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, researchers at Leiden Observatory in the Netherlands have for the first time detected dimethyl ether in a planet-forming disc. With nine atoms, this is the largest molecule identified in such a disc to date. It is also a precursor of larger organic molecules that can lead […].

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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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New patent for Baudax drug ANJESO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ANJESO Anjeso is a drug marketed by Baudax and is included in one NDA. There are six patents protecting this drug. Drug patent litigation for…. The post New patent for Baudax drug ANJESO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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O-pH, a new UW dental tool prototype, can spot the acidic conditions that lead to cavities

Scienmag

You and your dentist have a lot of tools and techniques for stopping cavities, but detecting the specific chemical conditions that can lead to cavities and then preventing them from ever getting started is much harder. Now, in a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the […].

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Flow Eighteen38 to double protein purification capacity

BioPharma Reporter

Flow Eighteen38, a protein sciences division created to facilitate and accelerate antibody characterization and protein purification projects, has announced a â5m ($5.58m) investment into its protein production and biophysical characterization capabilities and services from its parent company, CRO FairJourney Biologics S.A.

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The Lancet Public Health: Maintaining face mask use for short time after hitting particular COVID-19 vaccination targets offers major economic and health benefits, modelling indicates

Scienmag

Infographics available—see notes to editors Credit: The Lancet **Infographics available—see notes to editors** Simulations of COVID-19 spread in the USA show maintaining face mask use in public indoor spaces for at least two weeks after achieving population vaccination targets (with a minimum of 70% coverage) is cost-effective and usually cost-saving, and reduces hospitalisations and […].

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

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.