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Exclusive interviews with industry leaders


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    As the opioid crisis seethes, a long-lasting treatment could offer new ammunition

    Launched this month, Brixadi from Braeburn gives patients a new tool to overcome addiction.

    Michael Gibney • Sept. 21, 2023
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    In the renal space, innovation could tackle health disparities. But the system doesn’t reward it.

    Reimbursement challenges have created barriers for new dialysis products, according to the chief commercial officer of CorMedix.

    Michael Gibney • Sept. 14, 2023
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    ‘We need to do better:’ A biotech CEO on standing apart from the crowd

    The CEO of Cullinan Oncology is taking a small biotech to the next step and believes the temporary financial barriers are smaller than scientific progress.

    Michael Gibney • Aug. 29, 2023
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    A leading Democrat reveals how his mental health struggles shape his policy approach

    Seattle Congressman Adam Smith's journey with anxiety and chronic health has influenced his perspective on healthcare and pharmaceutical policy.

    Karissa Waddick • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Riding the mRNA wave, HDT Bio closes in on cancer-fighting vaccine

    The company believes its platform could deliver safer and more efficient mRNA options for cancer and infectious diseases.

    Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 14, 2023
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    5 minutes with — Lundbeck CEO Dr. Deborah Dunsire

    The long-time pharma exec on her most recent wins, her favorite rule to break and the words she lives by.

    Meagan Parrish • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Why AbbVie’s former president has high hopes for this Flagship-backed biotech

    The CEO of Tessera Therapeutics believes the company’s gene writing technology could eventually cure nearly any genetic disease across patient populations.

    Karissa Waddick • Aug. 7, 2023
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    How CymaBay overcame a NASH failure for another shot at liver disease success

    The biotech’s 2019 trial halt was a major disappointment in NASH, but a turnaround has shown late-stage potential in another liver disease with unmet needs.

    Michael Gibney • Aug. 2, 2023
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    With OTC birth control approved, access battles have just begun

    Perrigo received the first FDA approval for an OTC birth control pill. Now, its global VP of women’s health says the company is working on the next challenge — affordability.  

    Karissa Waddick • July 26, 2023
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    In fast-growing KRAS field, this oncology veteran is chasing the toughest cancer targets

    Loïc Vincent, chief scientific officer at Affini-T, explains the company’s T cell approach and latest moves toward the clinic.

    Alexandra Pecci • July 25, 2023
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    A leading CRO’s chief exec on why a ‘brave new world’ of clinical research is here

    Peter Benton, co-CEO of Worldwide Clinical Trials, explains how the rise of the mid-sized pharma company has changed drug R&D.  

    Taren Grom and Meagan Parrish • July 20, 2023
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    Google for genes? This AI company aims to curate the entire human genome.

    Genomenon’s acquisition of their contract scientific partner Boston Genetics will help them unlock the potential of genetic knowledge. 

    Michael Gibney • July 20, 2023
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    As biologics boom, here’s how manufacturers are keeping up

    Stevanato’s focus on biologic-related vials and delivery devices has put it in a unique position amid a quickly growing market.

    Michael Gibney • July 19, 2023
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    A rare disease veteran, Inozyme’s new CEO sharpens the company’s focus

    After taking the reins from the company’s founding CEO, Douglas Treco is guiding Inozyme through the clinic.

    Alexandra Pecci • July 11, 2023
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    Merck’s New Jersey campus is getting a biotech makeover

    With a purchase of the pharma giant’s Kenilworth campus, Onyx Equities is looking to make the spot a go-to biotech hub.

    Michael Gibney • July 11, 2023
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    A BMS exec’s journey around the world in 90 days

    As BMS grapples with upcoming patent cliffs, Emma Charles, the new SVP of intercontinental markets, is focused on expanding its footprint.

    Karissa Waddick • July 5, 2023
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    How Sanofi is taking a ‘creative’ approach to dealmaking

    Dr. Monika Vnuk, SVP of global partnering and business development, is setting her sights on out-of-the-box partnerships.

    Taren Grom • June 23, 2023
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    DIA’s chief exec is on a mission to grow its footprint across healthcare

    Marwan Fathallah came onboard earlier this year to lead the organization into an era of change.

    Michael Gibney • June 22, 2023
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    Ranking reveals biopharma’s most innovative companies

    IDEA Pharma’s 12th index finds that Pfizer and AstraZeneca reign supreme again.

    Taren Grom • June 7, 2023
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    How Takeda finds the hottest new science to fuel its oncology work

    Takeda's president of the global oncology business unit is always "scanning the horizon" for the partnerships that will drive the next big innovations.

    Michael Gibney • June 1, 2023
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    From farm to pharma: How cows could play a role in the next flu breakthrough

    SAb Biotherapeutics is working on a novel product that uses cow antibodies genetically engineered into human antibodies to prevent and treat infectious diseases.

    Alexandra Pecci • May 16, 2023
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    AbbVie’s Christopher Boone on RWE’s potential — and its ‘profound ethical dilemmas’

    With decades of experience in public health, Boone is leveraging RWE to move the needle within clinical development.

    Taren Grom • May 10, 2023
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    How Immunocore’s Bahija Jallal embraced the ‘a-ha’ moment of promising science

    The biotech CEO is bullish on the company’s pioneering T cell receptor platform and innovating new immunology-based treatments.

    Taren Grom • May 5, 2023
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    From science to strategy, this exec is painting Genmab’s bigger picture into the next decade

    Martine van Vugt, recently named Genmab’s chief strategy officer and executive vice president, aims to usher in the company’s next wave of "knock your socks off" antibodies.

    Michael Gibney • May 2, 2023
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    A CEO’s quest to solve a 400-year-old medical mystery — and he’s also a patient

    The CEO of Ventoux Biosciences has the disease that his company is aiming to treat, and it's driving him to find better medications.

    Taren Grom • May 1, 2023