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Cullinan doubles down on bispecifics for autoimmune disease with Genrix deal

Bio Pharma Dive

A deal worth up to $712 million with the China-based biotech gives Cullinan T cell engagers aimed at BCMA and CD19, two targets of interest in inflammatory conditions.

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‘Dupixent-fuelled’ atopic dermatitis market sales to hit $22.4bn by 2033

Pharmaceutical Technology

Regeneron and Sanofis blockbuster Dupixent has transformed the atopic dermatitis market, with future disruptors in the pipeline.

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FDA’s AI tool ‘Elsa’ is here, and the industry has questions

Bio Pharma Dive

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GLP-1 drugs may be linked to elevated risk of serious eye disease, study finds

STAT News

People with diabetes who were taking GLP-1 drugs had a low but elevated risk of an age-related eye disease that can sometimes lead to blindness, a new observational study concludes, adding to a short list of concerns about eye health in people taking the powerful medications. The research, published Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology , found that after one year, more than twice as many people on GLP-1 drugs developed neovascular age-related macular degeneration compared to similar people who were no

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Bayer subsidiary Vividion secures rights to Werner helicase inhibitor

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vividion Therapeutics has secured worldwide rights for developing and commercialising VVD-214, the Werner helicase (WRN) covalent inhibitor.

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STAT+: A cautious culture cost Novo Nordisk its lead in the obesity drug race, former employees say

STAT News

In the late 2010s, scientists at the Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk developed a new weekly obesity treatment that targeted three hormones at once. In mice studies , the drug, which activated receptors of the GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon hormones, caused notable weight loss. But Novo shelved the therapy. The company was concerned about potential side effects of targeting glucagon, like increasing blood sugar and heart rate.

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Brain Care Score Shows Strong Correlation with Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Top Three Global Cancers

Scienmag

A groundbreaking study emerging from the research laboratories of Mass General Brigham has revealed compelling connections between brain health and systemic diseases that extend far beyond neurological disorders. The recent findings, published in the journal Family Practice , demonstrate that individuals with higher scores on the McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) display not only a reduced risk of brain-related conditions such as stroke, dementia, and depression but also a markedly lower likelihood

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Neuralink raises $650m to widen use of brain implants

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Brain-computer interface firm Neuralink has completed a $650m financing that it says will help to "bring our technology to more people"

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EC approves Santen’s Ryjunea to slow progression of paediatric myopia

Pharma Times

Therapy indicated for children aged 3 to 14 at treatment initiation

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NHS cleared to use Novo Nordisk's long-acting growth hormone

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Novo Nordisk's long-acting injectable Sogroya has been backed for NHS use in young people with growth hormone deficiency

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Clinical Research White Paper – Enhancing Transparency & Efficiency Throughout the Trial Lifecycle

Enhancing Transparency & Efficiency Throughout the Trial Lifecycle for AI Readiness

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Linear Diagnostics awarded £1m to develop rapid STI test

Pharma Times

New funding supports development of diagnostic platform

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Opinion: Ending U.S.-global health research partnerships will cost America

STAT News

Global health threats don’t respect borders — they require strong collaborations and trust across partners. Yet a  new policy  from the National Institutes of Health blindsided U.S. researchers and could immediately upend the international research collaborations critical for understanding and responding to global health threats.

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Akeso gains NMPA approval for cadonilimab to treat cervical cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Chinas NMPA has approved Akeso's PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, cadonilimab, to treat persistent, recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.

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NRG Oncology Study Finds Regional Nodal Irradiation Does Not Lower Invasive Breast Cancer Recurrence in Patients with Axillary Node Conversion After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Scienmag

Recent landmark findings from the NRG-NSABP B-51/RTOG 1304 clinical trial have delivered a paradigm-shifting insight into the management of breast cancer patients whose axillary lymph nodes convert from positive to negative status following neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The study’s latest data, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, challenges the long-held view that regional nodal irradiation (RNI) universally reduces invasive breast cancer recurrence and suggests a more nuan

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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STAT+: Taurine, a darling of longevity seekers, is found to be unreliable biomarker for aging

STAT News

Vijay Yadav warned people not to start downing taurine — an amino acid abundant in plants, animals and some energy drinks — just because his mice and monkey study suggested it might be an elixir for long life. But that doesn’t mean they listened. “The other day, I was talking to I think the scientific director of one of the largest pharma in the U.S., he was taking 14 grams of taurine per day,” said Yadav, or roughly 14 Red Bulls’ worth.

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Self-Collection for Cervical Cancer Screening in a Safety-Net Setting

JAMA Internal Medicine

This randomized clinical trial compares the effectiveness of mailed self-collection kits, with and without patient navigation, to telephone reminders to increase cervical cancer screening in a safety-net health system.

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Your Coffee May Not Even Need Caffeine to Wake You Up

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

There’s nothing like a hot cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage to get you going in the morning, but for habitual drinkers a decaffeinated one may work just as well.

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MHRA warns women using weight loss jabs must use effective contraception

Pharmaceutical Technology

The alert comes amid some patients accessing GLP-1RAs through unregulated channels, where safety information is often not disclosed.

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White Paper - A Roadmap to AI Data Readiness in R&D Labs

Download this comprehensive guide to AI and ML in the R&D Laboratory Setting.

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Mastering Nitrosamines analysis: From Method Development To Analysis

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ePRO and eCOA: Digital solutions driving clinical trials engagement

Pharmaceutical Technology

Digital innovations such as ePRO and eCOA are streamlining clinical trials, boosting participant engagement, and improving data quality.

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How Geospatial Mapping Reveals the Impact of Pharmacy Closures

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the first part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Maggie McCullough, PolicyMaps CEO, explains how geospatial mapping can help identify and address emerging pharmacy deserts across the United States.

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Introducing AI into the pharma supply chain is a journey

Pharmaceutical Technology

AI is revolutionizing the pharma supply chain by automating manual tasks, monitoring risks and providing predictive insights.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Dr. Warren Johnson Receives Prestigious Weill Award

Scienmag

Dr. Warren Johnson, a distinguished figure in global health and professor emeritus of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been honored with the prestigious Joan and Sanford I. Weill Exemplary Achievement Award. This accolade, endowed with a $50,000 cash prize, acknowledges his extraordinary contributions to global health through decades of dedicated research, mentorship, and program development.

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Axxam and Molecular Health link for therapeutic targets

Pharmaceutical Technology

Italys Axxam and Molecular Health have partnered to identify and validate new therapeutic targets in drug development.

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Time is Money and Money is Time…What is an SBD Worth?

FDA Law Blog

By Jennifer D. Newberger — We have written many posts ( here , here , here , and more) about the impact of the reductions in force (RIFs) on various activities across FDA. One area where the RIFs are beginning to have an impact is with respect to Small Business Determination (SBD) requests submitted to CDRH. The Office of Management, which was eliminated in the April 1 RIF, was responsible for processing these requests, and generally did so within 60 days of receipt.

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RAD 2025: Long-Term Data on Nemluvio® (nemolizumab) Demonstrate its Favorable Safety Profile and Sustained and Increased Improvements in Itch and Skin Lesions in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis up to Two Years

BioTech 365

RAD 2025: Long-Term Data on Nemluvio® (nemolizumab) Demonstrate its Favorable Safety Profile and Sustained and Increased Improvements in Itch and Skin Lesions in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis up to Two Years RAD 2025: Long-Term Data on Nemluvio® (nemolizumab) Demonstrate its … Continue reading →

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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MHRA advises contraception for women taking 'skinny jabs'

pharmaphorum

Women in the UK taking weight-loss injections have been warned by the MHRA that they should make sure they are using effective contraception

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Tracer Biotechnologies Announces Strategic Partnership with QIAGEN to Advance Blood-Based MRD Testing for Solid Tumors

BioTech 365

Tracer Biotechnologies Announces Strategic Partnership with QIAGEN to Advance Blood-Based MRD Testing for Solid Tumors Tracer Biotechnologies Announces Strategic Partnership with QIAGEN to Advance Blood-Based MRD Testing for Solid Tumors NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tracer Biotechnologies, a leader in blood-based molecular diagnostics … Continue reading →

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An AI experiment at the FDA & Novo trailing in the obesity drug race

STAT News

On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD”: The Food and Drug Administration’s AI adventure, a deep look inside Novo Nordisk’s obesity stumble, and finally, another big M&A deal in biotech. The FDA has rolled out an internal AI tool called Elsa that, unlike its namesake Disney character, can’t seem to let go of mistakes.

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MeMed BV Surpasses 100,000 Patient Tests, Underscoring Adoption of Rapid Host-Response Diagnostics

BioTech 365

MeMed BV Surpasses 100,000 Patient Tests, Underscoring Adoption of Rapid Host-Response Diagnostics MeMed BV Surpasses 100,000 Patient Tests, Underscoring Adoption of Rapid Host-Response Diagnostics — Milestone Achieved Through Growing Clinical Evidence Demonstrating Real-World Impact on Infection Management — — MeMed … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model