BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Grace Wei, Ph.D., who founded Encellin in 2016 with co-founder Crystal Nyitray, Ph.D., shared some of her lessons during a recent Innovation Centre Denmark, Silicon Valley presentation for would-be biotech entrepreneurs.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Credit: Yen Strandqvist/Johan Bodell/Chalmers University of Technology Over the last few years, a specially designed molecule and an energy system with unique abilities for capturing and storing solar power have been developed by a group of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. Now, an EU project led by Chalmers will develop prototypes of […].
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BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
There are over 170 COVID-19 vaccine candidates at various stages of development, and all but a few of them take the traditional intramuscular approach. But could intranasal delivery ease the logistical nightmare we face in exterminating the pandemic across the globe?
NY Times
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Many of the measures cited by his doctors are reserved for patients severely affected by the coronavirus.
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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
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Philadelphia-based software company eResearchTechnology (ERT), which offers software used in hundreds of clinical trials, has suffered a ransomware attack.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Bluebird bio could be just a few months away from approval of its gene therapy for rare disease cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) in the EU, after the EMA started an accelerated review. If approved, Lenti-D (elivaldogene autotemcel or eli-cel) could transform the prospects of people with CALD, the most severe form of the neurodegenerative disease ALD that usually emerges in boys during early childhood and causes physical and mental disabilities as well as behavioural problems.
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Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
New research proves the feasibility of retrieving bacterial DNA from ancient latrines Credit: Uldis Kal?jis A new study published this week demonstrates a first attempt at using the methods of ancient bacterial detection, pioneered in studies of past epidemics, to characterize the microbial diversity of ancient gut contents from two medieval latrines.
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
New long-term safety and efficacy data highlights the medication's capabilities in allowing patients to maintain fewer migraine days over a period of five years.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Credit: Kenshu Shimada A new study shows that the body size of the iconic gigantic or megatooth shark, about 15 meters (50 feet) in length, is indeed anomalously large compared to body sizes of its relatives. Formally called Otodus megalodon, the fossil shark that lived nearly worldwide roughly 15-3.6 million years ago is receiving a […].
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Together, the university and AVROBIO will look into an investigational lentiviral gene therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), or Hunter syndrome.
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White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations
JAMA Internal Medicine
OCTOBER 4, 2020
This cohort study investigates the association of the national health guidance intervention for obesity and cardiovascular risks with population health outcomes among working-age men in Japan.
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
The prize was awarded to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice for their efforts to identify the virus. Prior to their work, the medical world was only aware of Hepatitis A and B.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
CHICAGO – The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Robert D. Sanders, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.C.A., with its 2020 James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award in recognition of his outstanding work in anesthesia and translational research. His research is vast and diverse and, in its entirety, has significantly improved the understanding of how anesthesia […].
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
LYR-210 is a non-surgical intervention that involves implanting a mesh matrix based on Lyra’s XTreo platform in the nasal passage of the patient, at the site of inflammation.
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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.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
CHICAGO – The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Albert J. Varon, MD, MHPE, FCCM, FASA, with its 2020 Excellence in Education Award in recognition of his exemplary educational initiatives and programs that have been adopted into anesthesiology training programs at the state and national level. The award is presented annually to an ASA […].
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Only a year after buying cancer specialist Celgene for $74 billion, Bristol Myers Squibb announced it is buying cardiology company MyoKardia for about $13.1 billion. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Credit: University of South Florida What exactly happened in Asia that caused SARS-CoV-2 to rapidly spread across the region and then essentially came to a halt there? That’s what researchers from the University of South Florida are trying to determine in a new study funded by an NSF Rapid Response grant. Andrew Kramer, a professor […].
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Scientific luminary and MacArthur Fellowship winner Kevin Eggan, Ph.D. will lead early-stage research at rare disease-focused BioMarin.
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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.
NY Times
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Speed and scale may matter more than absolute effectiveness when it comes to tests, masks, treatments and vaccines.
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Biopharma companies wrapped up September and headed into October with plenty of clinical trial news. Here’s a look.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
First burial of its kind in mid-Thames region suggests it was more important than previously thought Credit: University of Reading Archaeologists have uncovered a warrior burial in Berkshire that could change historians’ understanding of southern Britain in the early Anglo-Saxon era. The burial, on a hilltop site near with commanding views over the surrounding Thames […].
Pharma in Brief
OCTOBER 4, 2020
On September 23, 2020, the government identified national pharmacare, a national program to fund prescription drugs in Canada, as a continued priority in the Speech from the Throne (the Speech ) to open the Second Session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. As we reported , the federal government previously announced funding for the implementation of certain recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, including the creation of: (1) the Canadian Drug Agen
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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
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Model helps guide anesthesia approaches to limit opioid exposure CHICAGO – Artificial intelligence (AI) used in machine learning models can predict which patients are at highest risk for severe pain after surgery, and help determine who would most benefit from personalized pain management plans that use non-opioid alternatives, suggests new research being presented at the […].
Pharma Marketing Network
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Don ( PMN): Hello everyone thanks for joining us at the Pharma marketing podcast. I’m your host Don Langsdorf our guest today is Vlad Mkrtumyan. He’s a serial entrepreneur, a search engine marketing evangelist and a passionate networker. He’s also responsible for running 5 meet ups including the Seattle Marketing in demand leaders meet up which is the largest marketing meet up in Seattle.
BioSpace
OCTOBER 4, 2020
The transaction between BridgeBio and Eidos is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.
JAMA Internal Medicine
OCTOBER 4, 2020
This retrospective cohort study evaluates the effectiveness of early noninvasive cardiac testing in patients presenting to an emergency department with chest pain.
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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
OCTOBER 4, 2020
PULLMAN, Wash. – Earth is not necessarily the best planet in the universe. Researchers have identified two dozen planets outside our solar system that may have conditions more suitable for life than our own. Some of these orbit stars that may be better than even our sun. A study led by Washington State University scientist […].
BioTech 365
OCTOBER 4, 2020
DGAP-News: Biotest AG / Key word(s): Statement 04.10.2020 / 20:00 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. PRESS RELEASE Dreieich, 4 October 2020.
Scienmag
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Our brain responds differently if we talk to a person of a different socioeconomic background from our own compared to when we speak to someone whose background is similar, according to a new imaging study by UCL and Yale researchers. Our brain responds differently if we talk to a person of a different socioeconomic background […].
BioTech 365
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Calgary, AB, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calgary, AB – Members of the Calgary, AB community who are in need of dental care and treatment solutions can get it from Beacon Smiles Dental.
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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.
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