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Pfizer and BioNTech commence legal action against Moderna in UK court

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer and its Germany partner BioNTech have urged London’s High Court to invalidate competitor Moderna's patents over technology instrumental in the Covid-19 vaccines development as the latest phase of a global legal fight that started yesterday (23 April), reported Reuters.

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Bristol Myers taps startup to boost CAR-T production

Bio Pharma Dive

A partnership with Cellares, worth up to $380 million, is meant to help Bristol Myers speed and scale manufacture of the complex cellular treatments.

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April 23, 2024: Younger, Uninsured Patients Among Those at Greatest Risk for Missing Follow-up Assessments in Trauma Research

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In an analysis of data from the TSOS study, younger patients and patients who were publicly insured or uninsured were among several subgroups of patients who were at significant risk of missing follow-up outcome assessments. The report was published this week in Injury. Successful studies of interventions for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) require engaging with injured patients in long-term follow-up.

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For The First Time, Scientists Showed Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The constant ebb and flow of hormones that guide the menstrual cycle don’t just affect reproductive anatomy. They also reshape the brain, and a study has given us insight into how this happens.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Health Canada approves Merck’s KEYTRUDA for gastric cancer treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Health Canada has approved Merck’s KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) therapy for use in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing-chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult gastric cancer patients.

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Lilly to buy injectable drug plant in manufacturing ramp-up

Bio Pharma Dive

The acquisition of a Nexus Pharmaceuticals facility in Wisconsin could help Lilly better meet demand for injectable medicines, like those it makes for diabetes and obesity.

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NABH unveils plan for 2nd Edition of Accreditation Standards for Allopathic Clinics

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

In a significant development for healthcare quality assurance in India, the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has announced the implementation plan for the 2nd Edition of NABH Accreditation Standards for Allopathic Clinics.

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical gets grant for treatment of adolescent PKU patients using AVPAL variant

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how BioMarin Pharmaceutical's patent for PAL variants offers a groundbreaking method to treat PKU in adolescents. Administering AvPAL variants weekly over 50 weeks effectively reduces blood phenylalanine levels.

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Bristol Myers to cut 6% of workforce, trim drug pipeline

Bio Pharma Dive

The layoffs will impact some 2,200 employees, the company said, as it repositions its business ahead of looming patent expirations for top-selling products.

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Novartis nominates former Bristol Myers CEO Giovanni Caforio as its new chair. Will M&A deals follow?

Fierce Pharma

Giovanni Caforio, M.D., is lining up a new gig soon after handing all his Bristol Myers Squibb leadership roles in March. | Giovanni Caforio, M.D., is lining up a new gig soon after handing all his Bristol Myers Squibb leadership roles in March. The recent Big Pharma CEO, known for steering the $74 billion acquisition of Celgene, has been proposed as the new chair at Novartis for 2025.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Doctor Reveals What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Drugs like Ozempic are very effective at helping most people who take them lose weight. Semaglutide (sold as Wegovy and Ozempic) and tirzepatide (sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro) are the most well known in the class of drugs that mimic hormones to reduce feelings of hunger.

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GS-6212 by Gilead Sciences for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections (AIDS): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

GS-6212 is under clinical development by Gilead Sciences and currently in Phase I for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections (AIDS).

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BioMarin drops drug programs in pipeline cull

Bio Pharma Dive

The cuts of four pipeline prospects come as BioMarin resets its priorities following the slow launch of its hemophilia gene therapy Roctavian.

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FDA Rejects Abeona’s Epidermolysis Bullosa Cell Therapy, Asks for CMC Data

BioSpace

The regulator on Monday slapped Abeona Therapeutics with a Complete Response Letter for its investigational cell therapy pz-cel due to chemistry, manufacturing and controls issues.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Innovative Strategies in Drug Repurposing

Drug Patent Watch

Drug repurposing, or identifying new therapeutic uses for existing drugs, is gaining significant momentum as a promising approach to accelerate drug development and reduce costs.

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AST-001 by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

AST-001 is under clinical development by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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Regeneron expands in gene editing with Mammoth deal

Bio Pharma Dive

“With each passing year, we're more committed to becoming a serious player in the genetic medicine space,” a Regeneron executive said.

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Early Data Indicate Cell Therapies Could ‘Reset the Clock’ in Parkinson’s

BioSpace

A one-time treatment for Parkinson’s disease could be a ‘market changer,’ experts told BioSpace, adding that cell therapies could limit the adverse effects seen with current drugs.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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What is health literacy? Definition and resources

Antidote

Equitable access to medical care is valuable for everyone, and an important part of this equation is health literacy. Health literacy encompasses not just access to medical care, but also the ability to understand and use medical guidance. This can include anything from a doctor’s suggestions, to medication dosage information, and aftercare guidance.

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AST-001 by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

AST-001 is under clinical development by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Renal Cell Carcinoma.

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Biogen: Don’t expect any big acquisitions this year

Bio Pharma Dive

While the company is eager to diversify, CEO Chris Viehbacher said that in the near-term any dealmaking would likely focus on collaborations and early-stage assets.

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Neurocrine’s Takeda-Partnered Drug Candidate Aces Phase II Depression Study

BioSpace

An undisclosed once-daily oral dose of Neurocrine Biosciences’ Takeda-partnered investigational drug significantly reduced symptom severity in adults with major depressive disorder.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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FDA initiative puts AR/VR at heart of home health drive

pharmaphorum

A new FDA initiative is seeing how augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) can make patients’ own homes an integral part of the healthcare system

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AST-001 by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals for Rectal Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

AST-001 is under clinical development by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Rectal Cancer.

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CureVac to cut costs in restructuring

Bio Pharma Dive

The mRNA vaccine maker, which has lost most of its value since early 2021, is undergoing an “organizational redesign” that will involve the elimination of 150 positions.

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Day One’s Ojemda Gets FDA Accelerated Approval for Pediatric Brain Tumor

BioSpace

The FDA on Tuesday approved Day One Biopharmaceuticals’ type II RAF inhibitor Ojemda, which is designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, for the treatment of relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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US Supreme Court rejects Vanda's bid to revive patents on sleep disorder drug Hetlioz

Fierce Pharma

The prospects for Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ 10-year-old circadian rhythm drug Hetlioz have grown that much dimmer after the U.S. | The prospects for Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ 10-year-old circadian rhythm drug Hetlioz have grown that much dimmer after the U.S. Supreme Court shot down the company’s attempt to challenge an appeals court decision invalidating several of the drug’s patents in 2023.

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AST-001 by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals for Esophageal Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

AST-001 is under clinical development by Ascentawits Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Esophageal Cancer.

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Endeavor pulls in $132M to back cancer, lung disease drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

Led by the founder of a biotech Celgene acquired for $7 billion, the startup is developing two prospects that originated in the labs of other drugmakers.

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Incyte Inks $750M Deal to Buy Escient and Skin Disease Drug Candidates

BioSpace

CEO Hervé Hoppenot said Tuesday on an investor call that Escient Pharmaceuticals’ two lead assets “address large populations with a clear medical need” with a potential multibillion-dollar market opportunity.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.