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Q&A
The scientist's struggle: Lessons from the journey of mRNA pioneers Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman
The two Penn Medicine researchers whose work brought the mRNA vaccines into COVID-19 fruition want to see the pharma world embrace early science.
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Podcast
Woman of the Week: Novartis' Marie-France Tschudin
How the chief commercial officer and president of innovative medicines international plans to fuel growth and productivity at the company.
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With abortion access restricted across the U.S., a new diagnostic aims to eliminate birth control's pain points
The hormonal and genetic test developed by Adyn is designed to predict and prevent adverse birth control side effects.
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The oncology market is surging despite a decline in routine screenings
A new report from IQVIA reveals the current challenges — and promise — in cancer drug R&D.
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A myriad of blows: Who's getting hit the hardest by the economy's troubles
The downturn shows few signs of hurting large pharma, but small biotechs and generics makers could face a credit crunch.
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Profile
From vineyards to antivirals, Gilly Regev brings creative thinking to science
The CEO of SaNOtize is tapping into outside-the-box innovation to develop a nitric oxide-delivery platform to treat and prevent COVID-19.
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4 tips for landing your next C-suite role in pharma
Even execs get the blues — and when they’re ready for a fresh start, Leslie Loveless, CEO of Slone Partners, says these dos and don’ts could make or break their next job move.
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Q&A
'Nobel Prize of pharma' helps put Huma's digital health platform on the global map
The company’s CEO explains how its Prix Galien award-winning app bridges patient care, treatment support and clinical research.
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#DIA2022: Building 'guardrails' in the FDA's accelerated approval program
Regulatory experts weigh in on ways to enhance the controversial drug approval approach.
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Podcast
Woman of the Week: Kronos Bio's Barbara Kosacz
Deal-maker, mentor and biotech industry mover and shaker, the COO and general counsel brings her 'smiling tiger' skills to her new role at the emerging company.
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#DIA2022: How the industry's top regulator views the future of healthcare
In the evolution of healthcare, data is the linchpin to making drug development more efficient.
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The public health sleuth
In her decades-long career, Mary Pittman, CEO of the Public Health Institute, has seen — and helped solve — one public health mystery after another.
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Q&A
Biotech spotlight: Karuna Therapeutics' mission to rejuvenate the field of neuroscience
An effective treatment for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia might require a holistic approach to avoid serious side effects, says CEO Steve Paul.
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A patient-funded ALS drug offers hope where few treatments exist
Eledon Pharmaceuticals’ grassroots-backed drug recently entered clinical trials.
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TikTok tutorial: How pharma can embrace the video platform's educational potential
Ogilvy Health’s director of social strategy, Katie Ferrigno, busts myths and provides tips on how biopharmas can take advantage of TikTok’s unique features to connect with patients.
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Podcast
Woman of the Week: Tango Therapeutics' Dr. Barbara Weber
A pioneer in genetic medicine, Dr. Barbara Weber continues to push the envelope to expand the reach of therapies based on genetic targeting.
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Profile
Buoyed by COVID-19 shot, J&J's vaccines head sees a new golden age approaching
Janssen’s goal to have ‘a vaccine for the world’ is part of what drew Penny Heaton to the company and its work.
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Why biomanufacturing is the next innovation frontier for genomic therapies
While cell and gene therapy research has accelerated quickly, manufacturing in the space hasn’t quite kept up, Danaher’s Chief Science Officer JC Gutiérrez-Ramos says.
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Q&A
First 90 Days: Editas Medicine's Gilmore O'Neill
The first-time CEO is flexing new muscles as he steers the gene editing company through clinical trials and beyond.
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Making moves: Civica, Astellas, Inozyme and more announce key new hires
The latest hiring moves from Civica, Astella, Inozyme and the Flagship Pioneering-founded Tessera Therapeutics.
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Q&A
A combo of precision meds and diagnostics could disrupt mental healthcare
HMNC Brain Health, a clinical-stage company, is leveraging cutting-edge tech to offer a new approach to mental health challenges.
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As cancer innovations thrive, patient access is the next piece of the puzzle
Why enhanced clinical trials and diagnostics are keys to boosting patient access to cancer care.
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Podcast
Woman of the Week: Janssen's Najat Khan
Janssen’s Najat Khan, Ph.D., chief data science officer and global head of strategy and operations, shares how the company is using next-gen tech to ‘reimagine’ medicine.
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Pharma giants take on Appalachian cancer rates in newest screening initiative
AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb are teaming up with the nonprofit Association of Community Cancer Centers to increase lung cancer screening in rural Appalachia for the long haul.
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Profile
After losing her daughter to a rare disease, Sharon King is looking to rewrite the playbook of drug development
The communications pro is lending her community-building, storytelling expertise to the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium.