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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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Regenerative medicine: new focus on VEGF target?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Early-stage targets for regenerative medicine are currently led by VEGF due to its potential as a druggable target for multiple indications within both the central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular therapy areas.

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Horizon and Johns Hopkins partner for autoimmunity and inflammation research

Pharmaceutical Technology

The collaboration will work on identifying new disease targets and developing therapies to treat serious autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Initially, it will focus on the emerging immunometabolism field, and additional projects are set to follow.

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FDA Creates a New Advisory Committee for Genetic Metabolic Diseases – Could This Be an Opportunity to Support Rare Disease Product Development More Broadly?

FDA Law Blog

Sasinowski — On December 12, 2023, FDA announced the creation of a new advisory committee specifically for treatments for genetic metabolic diseases, the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee, or “GeMDAC.” There are hundreds of known genetic metabolic diseases, most of which are rare and carry significant morbidity.

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AstraZeneca on the hunt for new acquisitions

Pharmaceutical Technology

Soriot said AstraZeneca is particularly interested in oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases, and taking part in more ‘small to mid-size’ bolt-on acquisitions in the upcoming years. “We We focus on our internal research and development efforts, but we always look for external opportunities.

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Medical Informatics and Rare Disease: a bridge between two worlds

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Today’s rare disease landscape comprises of around 7,000 different diseases. As the severity, progress, and treatment potential of rare diseases varies from patient to patient, each condition is going to need to be addressed differently using specific expertise. “As Navigating rare disease research and treatment.

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Innovative Medicines Fund and the opportunity for ICSs to mobilise NICE approvals

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In June, NHSE and NICE published details on the Innovative Medicines Fund, which will help improve patient access to cutting-edge medicines, with a particular focus on rare diseases, and ensure global pharmaceutical and biotech organisations continue to prioritise the UK as a launch destination.

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