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Researchers see new generation therapeutics to propel precision medicine

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Researchers see a greater need for new generation therapeutics to propel precision medicine. The development of innovative therapeutic approaches in healthcare encompass a variety of fields, including gene therapy, personalized medicine, immunotherapy, and advanced biologics.

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Cell and gene therapies: why advanced medicines call for specialised logistics

Pharmaceutical Technology

But scientists have struggled to find effective treatments for many of these diseases since the dawn of modern medicine. Recent years have seen a steadily growing number of approvals for cell and gene therapies, which has spurred on the community to continue innovating in this space. A new frontier in cancer research.

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Forge Biologics and Labcorp partner for gene therapies development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Forge Biologics and global life sciences company Labcorp have announced a strategic adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy development and manufacturing collaboration. This will improve accessibility to services for AAV-mediated gene therapy programmes.

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Yet another gene therapy developer turns to layoffs

Bio Pharma Dive

Taysha Gene Therapies is narrowing its research efforts and cutting around 35% of its workforce, the latest in a series of layoffs announced by makers of genetic medicines.

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Research consortium picks eight rare diseases to advance gene therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) has announced its plans to prioritise eight rare diseases to provide industry standards for manufacturing, preclinical testing and product analytical testing for gene therapy development. This will include pairing up indications with manufacturers amongst the BGTC’s partners.

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Lilly agrees to acquire gene therapy developer Akouos for $610m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Company has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of precision genetic medicine firm Akouos for a total deal value of up to nearly $610m or up to $15.50 Akouos focuses on developing adeno-associated viral gene therapies to treat inner ear conditions, including sensorineural hearing loss.

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New facility boosts UK’s cell and gene therapy manufacturing capacity

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 10 March, the National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) opened a new Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) with the aim of improving the UK’s ability to develop and manufacture cell and gene therapies. Personalised medicines will also be developed at the centre.