Mon.Nov 27, 2023

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GSK cancer drug Blenrep gets surprise trial win

Bio Pharma Dive

One year after the U.K. drugmaker withdrew the multiple myeloma drug from the U.S. market because of negative data, new study results might crack open the door to a relaunch.

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FDA fast-tracks Genelux’s oncolytic virus-based ovarian cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Olvi-Vec is currently being evaluated in a Phase III trial as a treatment for platinum- resistant/refractory ovarian cancer.

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The Significance of the MHRA Approval and Upcoming FDA Review of the First Gene Editing Treatment

Worldwide Clinical Trials

By: Amy Raymond, PMP, PhD, Senior Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Cellular & Genetic Medicines On November 16, the British regulatory body, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) to treat severe sickle cell disease for patients ages 12 and up, becoming the first gene editing treatment to receive regulatory approval.

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November 27, 2023: NIH Announces Funding Opportunity for Implementation Studies of Substance Use Treatment and Prevention in Populations That Experience Health Disparities

Rethinking Clinical Trials

The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) issued a new funding opportunity to support implementation studies in treatment and prevention for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs use and misuse in adult populations that experience health disparities. ODP and participating NIH Institutes and Centers are inviting applications for research projects that test innovative approaches to implementing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment or prevention fo

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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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Xenon drug misses main goal of depression study

Bio Pharma Dive

Yet, the company believes there were enough positive findings in the mid-stage trial to warrant further study of its drug, called XEN1101, in depression.

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MHRA launches online eligibility checker tool via the IRP

Pharma Times

The IRP will bring life-saving medicines to UK patients from 1 January 2024 - News - PharmaTimes

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New NHS software set to improve care for millions of patients

Pharma Times

Around £330m will be invested in the software over the next seven years - News - PharmaTimes

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Novo to expand French plant in GLP-1 production push

Bio Pharma Dive

The planned $2.3 billion investment follows an earlier $6 billion commitment to expand manufacturing for drugs like its in-demand medicine Wegovy.

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Signal: British biopharma applies for BLA for T-cell cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Autolus Theraputics is forging ahead with its T-cell cancer therapy, obe-cel, aimed at treating persistant adult ALL.

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Scottish stem cell pro RoslinCT inks deal to produce Vertex and CRISPR's Casgevy

Fierce Pharma

Following the historic approval of the world’s first CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy in the United Kingdom this month, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has tapped its long-time manufacturing partner Roslin | RoslinCT, the CDMO arm of the Roslin Institute, is set to manufacture Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics’ exa-cel “across the world” as part of Vertex’s global production network.

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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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AbbVie’s epcoritamab gets one step closer to follicular lymphoma approval 

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbbVie epcoritamab: The monoclonal antibody, approved to treat certain B-cell lymphomas, received an FDA breakthrough therapy designation.

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Legalized medical cannabis five years on - Releaf discusses how far the industry hasn't come

BioPharma Reporter

It is five years this month since a ground-breaking change in UK healthcare history happened â with doctors being able to prescribe cannabis-based medicines for the first time.

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Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent scores second win in Phase III COPD trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi and Regeneron plan to submit the supplemental data from the two Phase III trials of Dupixent to the US FDA by the end of 2023.

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Novo Nordisk keeps GLP-1 expansion spree rolling with $2.3B manufacturing upgrade in France

Fierce Pharma

After plotting $6 billion in production upgrades earlier this month, Novo Nordisk’s CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen suggested the expansion outlay was just the start. | After plotting $6 billion in production upgrades earlier this month, Novo Nordisk’s CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen suggested the expansion outlay was just the start. Now, some three weeks later, he’s putting his company’s money where his mouth is.

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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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FDA grants second orphan drug designation to Priothera’s mocravimod

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mocravimod is currently being investigated in a global Phase III study in AML patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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Pharma's Q3 growth rankings: GLP-1 drugs from Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk were once again the big story

Fierce Pharma

Eli Lilly’s fortunes have turned quickly. | It was the second straight quarter where the overwhelming success of blood sugar regulating treatments were the dominant story in the biopharma industry. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk delivered the highest revenue gains, at 38% and 29%, respectively.

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How quality clinical monitoring oversight ensures the success of clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

High-quality monitoring and trial oversight procedures are essential for avoiding the serious consequences that come protocol deviations, poor data quality, and regulatory issues.

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BMS Expands Cardio Partnership with Avidity in Potential $2.3B Deal

BioSpace

Building on a previous 2021 collaboration, Bristol Myers Squibb is paying $100 million upfront for the development of five cardiovascular targets utilizing Avidity Biosciences’ antibody oligonucleotide conjugates.

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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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Novartis recalls Sandimmune oral solution over crystallisation issues

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis has announced a voluntary recall of two lots of its 100mg/mL Sandimmune Oral Solution over crystallisation issues.

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What’s a corneal epithelial defect?

Antidote

The cornea is the outermost layer of the human eye, serving both as a protective covering and allowing light into the retina. To perform this function, the cornea is made up of several layers, the outermost of which is known as the epithelium.

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UK MHRA recalls batches of eye gels due to microbial contamination

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UK MHRA has issued a recall of batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels due to potential microbial contamination.

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Cultivating quality excellence in the clinical trials landscape

pharmaphorum

Cultivating quality excellence in the clinical trials landscape Mike.

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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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Everest Medicines gains NMPA approval in China for IgAN therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Everest Medicines has received approval from China's NMPA for its Nefecon to treat primary IgAN in adult patients.

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EVERSANA brings genAI to medical content approvals

pharmaphorum

EVERSANA’s alliance with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the application of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) to the pharma sector has borne its first fruit – a new tool to tackle the time-consuming and error-prone task of getting medical and regulatory content approvals.

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NICE recommends use of Wolman disease therapy in babies

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UK NICE has recommended the usage of Alexion sebelipase alfa for the treatment of Wolman disease in infants and toddlers on the NHS.

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Dupixent aces second COPD study, setting up FDA filing

pharmaphorum

Dupixent aces second COPD study, setting up FDA filing Phil.

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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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Paying it Forward Through a Passion Project

Intouch Solutions

Attending college, choosing a major, and then finding a career that aligns with your education and evokes passion can be much more difficult than it seems. Many students may find their passion while in college but are unsure how that degree translates in the real world post-graduation. Simi Krishnan, Senior Vice President, Analytics, has worked in analytics for nearly 20 years and has grown her career in the field, starting as an analyst through data science and now in a leadership role.

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Experts allay fears over pneumonia outbreak in China

pharmaphorum

Experts allay fears over pneumonia outbreak in China Phil.

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Amicus’ Pombiliti and Opfolda Is a New Therapy for Pompe Disease

XTalks

Amicus Therapeutics has recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drugs Pombiliti (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) and Opfolda (miglustat) for adults living with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) who are not improving on their current enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). “FDA approval of Pombiliti and Opfolda is a testament to the power of science, medicine and our passionate determination to improve the lives of people living with Pompe disease.

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Lifeline for Wolman disease kids as NICE backs Alexion drug

pharmaphorum

Lifeline for Wolman disease kids as NICE backs Alexion drug Phil.

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