Sat.May 25, 2024 - Fri.May 31, 2024

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A biotech working on a new approach to IVF raises $33M in fresh funding

Bio Pharma Dive

The Series B funding from Two Sigma Ventures, RA Capital and others will help Gameto develop technology it says could replace hormonal injections and shorten the IVF process.

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Interview: Has Cybin hit the biggest breakthrough in 40 years to treat psychiatric disorders?

Outsourcing Pharma

In an intriguing interview with Cybinâs CEO, Doug Drysdale, OSP senior editor, Liza Laws found out how second-generation psychedelics could be the biggest breakthrough in psychiatry in 40 years.

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Who Will the Next “Big Pharma” Players Be?

BioSpace

As AstraZeneca looks to climb toward the top of biopharma companies by revenue by the end of the decade, smaller companies are looking to join the ranks of the unofficial Big Pharma club.

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This Protein Could Help Us Unravel The Mystery of Alzheimer’s

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

There are a lot of connected, moving biological parts in our brains, which makes the study of brain diseases particularly challenging. Now new research has shed light on a key brain process potentially involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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May 29, 2024: INSPIRE Pragmatic Trial to Be Featured in This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Shruti Gohil In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Shruti Gohil of the University of California, Irvine, will present “The INSPIRE Abdominal and Skin/Soft Tissue Infection Trials: Intelligent Stewardship Prompts to Improve Real-Time Empiric Antibiotic Selection for Patients.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern.

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Can robots break the cell therapy bottleneck?

Bio Pharma Dive

A partnership between cell therapy delivery specialist Portal Biotechnologies and precision robotics maker Multiply Labs could address manufacturing hurdles, the CEOs said.

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Something In Pomegranates May Help The Brain Stave Off Alzheimer’s

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

A substance found in foods like pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts restored the ability to detect and remove damaged cells in mice modeling Alzheimer’s disease, scientists report in a new paper. The same research team previously found a form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide riboside (NR) helps remove damaged mitochondria from the brain.

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LifeArc and ALS TDI announce partnership to develop new clinical tools for ALS and MND

Pharma Times

The project will validate two minimally invasive biomarkers for ALS: MMP-9 and TIMP-1

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J&J antidepressant eases symptoms, improves sleep in key trial

Bio Pharma Dive

The company has put high expectations on the drug, an orexin-2 antagonist called seltorexant, as a cornerstone of its neuropsychiatry pipeline.

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BMS stakes $80m on Prothena’s neurodegenerative candidate

Pharmaceutical Technology

Prothena plans to initiate a Phase I trial in an undisclosed indication by the end of 2024.

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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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NABL launches comprehensive training programme to enhance competence in reference material production

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NHS announces hospitals will roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ as part of patient safety initiative

Pharma Times

The first phase of the programme will be in place in hospitals across the UK by March 2025

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FDA staff outline shortcomings of Lykos data for MDMA therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Ahead of an advisory panel meeting, agency staff identified several sticking points in the clinical results backing Lykos’ ecstasy-based treatment for PTSD.

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FDA approves Teva Pharmaceuticals’ AUSTEDO XR for TD and HD chorea

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA approved Teva Pharmaceuticals’ AUSTEDO XR as a once-daily treatment option for tardive dyskinesia and Huntington’s disease chorea.

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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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Scientists Think This Psychedelic Drug Could Help Treat Anorexia

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The psychedelic drug psilocybin (as found in ‘magic’ mushrooms) has promising potential as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, according to new research that looked at its effects on an animal model of the condition.

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May 28, 2024: Program Leadership Attends Annual Steering Committee Meeting to Tackle Challenges, Share Lessons From Pragmatic Trials

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Drs. Kevin Weinfurt, Lesley Curtis, and Adrian Hernandez, co–principal investigators of the Coordinating Center Leaders of the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory met in Bethesda, Maryland, on May 9 and 10 for the program’s 2024 Annual Steering Committee Meeting—an opportunity to network and hold rich discussions on key issues related to pragmatic research.

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Agios cashes in on cancer drug again with $905M Royalty Pharma deal

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal involves royalties for a brain cancer drug Agios previously sold off and that Royalty Pharma thinks could generate more than $1 billion in U.S. sales.

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QUT team receives US DoD funding for Parkinson’s treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Scientists of QUT have secured A$4m ($2.65m) grant from the US DoD for developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease.

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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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DoP launches portal and constitutes ICPMR for implementation of R&D policy

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has said that it has developed a portal for monitoring the implementation of the research and development (R&D) policy and has constituted the Indian Council for Pharmaceuticals and Medtech Research and Development (ICPMR), as envisaged in the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in the Pharma-Medtech Sector in […]

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MRC awards two medical research units at University of Cambridge £30m in funding

Pharma Times

The MRC BRC and the MDU will use the funding and cutting-edge research to improve public health until March 2029

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CinCor’s ‘hub-and-spoke’ parent nabs new funding to build its next biotechs

Bio Pharma Dive

The $73 million round for CinRx Pharma, which created a startup AstraZeneca bought last year, will help fund subsidiaries making drugs for obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and gastroparesis.

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Verona prepares for anticipated US launch of ensifentrine for COPD in Q3 2024

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ensifentrine is a first-in-class dual phosphodiesterase 3/4 inhibitor to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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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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Indian pharma deploys new-gen air solutions to meet the stringent standards set by revised Schedule M

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Indian pharmaceutical industry is adapting to the revised Schedule M guidelines by considering the deployment of new-generation quality air solutions. This is because air moisture is a critical factor in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, as it can affect the quality and stability of medications.

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COVID-19 vaccinations now ‘alarmingly low’ in Europe

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COVID-19 vaccination rates have fallen precipitously in Europe and should be ramped up this autumn so they are at least in line with influenza vaccine uptake.

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Merck to buy eye drug developer for $1.3B

Bio Pharma Dive

An acquisition of EyeBio will hand Merck a treatment for diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration that’s ready for pivotal testing.

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Roche’s PI3K inhibitor wins FDA priority review for breast cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has set an action date of 27 November for the combination therapy of Roche’s inavolisib, Pfizer’s Ibrance, and fulvestrant.

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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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Healthcare ads emerge as most violative as ASCI releases Annual Complaints Report

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released its Annual Complaints Report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of advertisements that were considered objectionable in the fiscal year 2023–24. ASCI examined 10,093 complaints and investigated 8,299 advertisements.

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NHS and NICE announce plan to adopt innovative medical technologies for patients

Pharma Times

The proposals will help MedTech developers access NHS funding to fast-track products

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Immunovant changes up plans for closely watched autoimmune drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The company is prioritizing development of an earlier so-called FcRn inhibitor, a type of medicine that’s shown promise treating multiple inflammatory conditions.

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FDA approves Amgen’s interchangeable biosimilar Bkemv

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved Amgen's Bkemv as an interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris for the treatment of specific rare diseases.

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