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Abu Dhabi DoH signs new deal to accelerate development in life sciences

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) in the UAE has made a declaration of collaboration with Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) International Center for Genetic Disease (iCGD) to advance life sciences.

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GSK and Wave Life Sciences partner to develop oligonucleotide therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

GSK has entered a strategic partnership with Wave Life Sciences to progress the discovery and development of oligonucleotide therapies for new genetic targets. The alliance will merge the PRISM oligonucleotide platform of Wave and the capabilities of GSK in genetics and genomics.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

XTalks

In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. Xtalks compiled a list of its top life science news and trends of 2023, which provided readers with the latest developments, information and expert insights across life science industries, including pharma, biotech and medical device.

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Looking at Women’s Leadership in Life Science Industries on International Women’s Day

XTalks

On International Women’s Day, Xtalks is celebrating women’s leadership in the life sciences by highlighting some of the female leaders at the forefront of scientific discovery, as well as the continuing challenges of attaining more equitable representation. Challenges in Women’s Leadership.

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GSK and Wave Life Sciences collaborate to discover and develop oligonucleotide therapeutics

BioPharma Reporter

GSK and genetic medicines company, Wave Life Sciences, have announced a strategic collaboration to advance oligonucleotide therapeutics across multiple disease areas.

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Statins May Lower Parkinsonism Risk + New Genetic Test to Prevent Deafness in Babies – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 56

XTalks

Gentamicin is the preferred treatment for newborns with infections like sepsis but about one in 500 babies have a genetic variant that makes them susceptible to gentamicin-induced hearing loss. Genedrive’s Genetic Test Can Prevent Hearing Loss in Babies Through Personalized Treatment.

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Rare Disease Day 2024: Highlighting Patient Stories and Advancements in Rare Disease Research – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 148

XTalks

Advancements in rare disease research are leading to innovative new treatments for various rare conditions, including genetic disorders, which make up just over 70 percent of all rare diseases. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.