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FDA panel backs bluebird’s CALD gene therapy, despite safety worries

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The FDA may have safety concerns abut bluebird bio’s gene therapy for rare, fatal disease cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD), but its advisors believe its benefits far outweigh the risks. bluebird is also conducting the phase 3 ALD-104 trial of eli-cel in CALD, which is due to generate results in 2024.

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Novartis’ $2 Million Gene Therapy Zolgensma Shows ‘Remarkable’ Results and Offers Hope for Children with SMA

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Novartis’ Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) gene therapy has been making significant strides as of late, including dosing of the first Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) patient with the treatment in the UK last week. Related: Is $2 Million Too Much For FDA-Approved SMA Gene Therapy? With a price tag of over $2.5

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Ophthalmic Drugs Conference

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SAE Media Group’s 5th Annual Ophthalmic Drugs Conference will explore advancements in ophthalmic treatments and variety of novel drugs, which are showing good clinical trial data. Further key areas will be gene therapy and Artificial Intelligence with developments on the latest drug pipelines and clinical trials.

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Chairs from Aerie Pharmaceuticals & Santen Inc Invitation to join Ophthalmic Drugs

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The conference will explore advancements in ophthalmic treatments and variety of novel drugs, which are showing great clinical trial data. Further key areas will be gene therapy and Artificial Intelligence with developments on the latest drug pipelines and clinical trials. The conference is co-chaired by Mitchell A.

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Second unanimous FDA adcomm vote boosts bluebird bio

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bluebird bio started last week on tenterhooks, as FDA advisors cast their eyes over data for two gene therapy candidates that are key to its future as a commercially viable concern. By the end of the week, it was two for two, with both recommended for approval by a unanimous vote.

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Chiesi’s flagship Fabry drug heads for FDA verdict in early 2021

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Earlier this year, Protalix and Chiesi reported results from the phase 3 BRIDGE trial showing that a year’s treatment with pegunigalsidase alfa was well-tolerated and seemed to slow kidney disease progression more effectively than Replagal, whilst also reducing biomarkers of Fabry disease. billion last year to $3.8 billion last year to $3.8

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Sickle Cell Disease: The Importance of Amplifying Patient Voices

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To add even more complexity to this rare disease, there are different types : Hemoglobin SS Hemoglobin SC Hemoglobin SB+(beta) thalassemia Hemoglobin SB 0 (Beta-zero) thalassemia Currently, the only cure for SCD is accomplished through a bone marrow transplant. It’s not just a lack of specialists in the U.S.