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July 23, 2024: Article From Ethics and Regulatory Core Highlights Key Challenges for Pragmatic Trials

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In an invited commentary published this month in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes , authors from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory’s Ethics and Regulatory Core describe the recurring and emerging ethical issues in pragmatic clinical trials. Coauthors Caleigh Propes, Stephanie Morain, and Pearl O’Rourke discuss 3 key challenges facing pragmatic trials researchers: waivers and alterations of informed consent and their implications for transparency managing and resp

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These microscopic tunnels are a goldmine for new medicines

Bio Pharma Dive

A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.

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Novavax seeks FDA approval for updated Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novavax has sought US FDA approval for an updated JN.1 version of its Covid-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2705, for individuals aged 12 years and above.

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Amgen, BMS and Merck have the most exposure as Big Pharma eyes $183B patent cliff: analyst

Fierce Pharma

While patent cliffs are looming for many of biopharma’s top-selling products, the industry has enormous capacity to respond as “conditions for M&A are favorable,” according to a research note f | While patent cliffs loom for many of biopharma’s top-selling products, the industry has enormous capacity to respond as “conditions for M&A are favorable,” according to a July 11 research note from Morgan Stanley.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Why Is Antimicrobial Resistance Not Getting Much Attention from Biopharma?

BioSpace

Investment in the development of new antimicrobials is falling rapidly, even as the global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance is growing increasingly severe worldwide.

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FDA settles ivermectin lawsuit, removes contentious COVID-19 posts

BioPharma Reporter

The FDA has agreed to permanently remove several social media posts urging people not to take ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, after a lawsuit brought by three doctors accused the regulatory body of interfering with their ability to practice medicine.

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Interview: Has Cybin hit the biggest breakthrough in 40 years to treat psychiatric disorders?

Outsourcing Pharma

In an intriguing interview with Cybinâs CEO, Doug Drysdale, OSP senior editor, Liza Laws found out how second-generation psychedelics could be the biggest breakthrough in psychiatry in 40 years.

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2024 predictions: Experts comment on AI, ML and automation

Drug Discovery World

DDW’s Megan Thomas spoke to experts from the drug discovery industry about their predictions on what 2024 holds for our sector. This is part of a series of predictions based on different themes. Here, experts weigh in on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and automation in the sector. Updesh Dosanjh, Practice Leader for Pharmacovigilance Technology Solutions, IQVIA “In 2024, the traditional pain points of the pharmacovigilance (PV) space will not disappear.

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Researchers combine herpes virus with cancer vaccine to treat brain cancer in children

Pharma Times

High-grade gliomas are rare, malignant tumours which account for up to 12% of all childhood brain tumours

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What to know about endometrial cancer

Antidote

Also known as endometrial carcinoma or uterine cancer, endometrial cancer occurs when the cells that line the uterus begin growing uncontrollably. Though the mortality rates are relatively low due to the high rate of early detection, it is a cancer that impacts nearly 70,000 people every year.

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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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FNIH’s Dr. Travaglia and ALS Patient Advocate Dr. Sethi Discuss New ALS Program

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Alessio Travaglia, PhD, Director Neuroscience at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) who also manages FNIH’s new Accelerating Medicines Partnership in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AMP ALS) program, and Nadia Sethi, DDS, an ALS patient advocate who formerly served as Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the ALS Therapy Development Institute.

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New data showcase promise, growing pains of CAR-T in autoimmune disease

Bio Pharma Dive

One expert described trial results presented at EULAR last week as “unprecedented.” But reports of relapses in some patients drew questions about the therapies’ ultimate potential.

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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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Watch out, GSK. Gilead’s twice-yearly PrEP drug shows 100% efficacy for HIV prevention

Fierce Pharma

For the first time, an HIV PrEP drug candidate has shown zero infections in a phase 3 trial. | For the first time, an HIV PrEP drug candidate has shown zero infections in a phase 3 trial. For Gilead, it serves as one of two pieces for a potential FDA filing. For GSK, it means a major competitor could be looming around the corner.

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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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BioNTech Hit with NIH Notice of Default over COVID-19 Vaccine Royalties

BioSpace

The National Institutes of Health claims BioNTech is in default regarding alleged royalty payments the agency contends it is owed in connection with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty.

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Pfizer accused of 'bringing discredit' on industry with 'unnecessary' vaccine tweet

BioPharma Reporter

Pfizer has been accused of âbringing discreditâ on the pharma industry after senior employees promoted its âunlicensedâ COVID-19 vaccine through social media at the height of the pandemic.

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The opportunities and challenges facing rare disease therapies developers

pharmaphorum

Explore the opportunities and challenges facing rare disease therapies developers, including the impact of Rare Disease Day, FDA regulations, and cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR gene therapy.

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Artiva prices $167M IPO, riding optimism for autoimmune cell therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The offering comes days after the publication of a paper showing what analysts said was early proof that “off-the-shelf” cell therapies can treat inflammatory diseases.

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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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Investors put $400M into biotech licensing obesity drugs from China

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech, tentatively named Hercules CM Newco, has rights to three incretin drugs discovered by Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, two of which are in clinical testing.

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Duchenne approval exposes FDA rift over Sarepta gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Peter Marks’ decision to override the objections of agency staff and broaden use of Elevidys could have a “lasting impact” on gene therapy as well as the FDA, one analyst wrote.

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10 clinical trials to watch in the second half of 2024

Bio Pharma Dive

Study results are expected for a pair of closely watched obesity drugs, while key tests await for a high-priced AbbVie acquisition and one of 2023’s largest IPOs.

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Revolution Medicines firms up Phase 3 trial plans with latest cancer drug data

Bio Pharma Dive

Updated results show the biotech's RAS inhibitor shrank pancreatic tumors in 20% to 25% of study participants, but with high rates of side effects like rash and nausea.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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CAR-T for lupus: the ‘tip of the iceberg’ for cell therapy in autoimmune disease

Bio Pharma Dive

Since a landmark paper in 2022, drugmakers have begun nearly a dozen trials of cell therapies for lupus, with more set to start. Here’s why their efforts are worth watching.

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Patient dies in Pfizer study of Duchenne gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Pfizer said the patient, a young boy who was treated earlier last year, had died suddenly. The company is working with trial researchers to investigate further.

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In review of Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, FDA staff focus on safety, patient selection

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency is seeking input from an advisory panel on whether donanemab is effective across different groups of Alzheimer's patients, and on an unusual dosing strategy used by Lilly.

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Pfizer thinks it found its obesity pill

Bio Pharma Dive

Far behind companies like Novo and Eli Lilly, Pfizer hopes the version of the drug, danuglipron, that it’s chosen to advance can break into the ultra-lucrative market for weight-loss medicines.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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After ‘sobering’ FDA panel, psychedelics supporters wonder what’s next

Bio Pharma Dive

A vote against MDMA-assisted therapy set back a high-profile treatment. Proponents argue the panel offered few solutions to longstanding problems, making the path forward unclear.

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Ionis plots next steps for Angelman drug Biogen passed on

Bio Pharma Dive

The company plans to start a late-stage study next year, after a smaller trial found its drug offered “robust and consistent” benefits on communication, cognition and motor function.

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Psychiatry drugs finally have pharma’s attention. Can they keep it?

Bio Pharma Dive

Recent biotech company acquisitions have put emerging schizophrenia treatments in focus. But many development hurdles still stand in the way of new medicines for the brain.

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FDA panel votes against MDMA therapy for PTSD, citing muddy data and safety concerns

Bio Pharma Dive

A group of independent experts wasn't convinced by clinical trial data from company Lykos Therapeutics, which is seeking FDA approval of MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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