The biggest questions hanging over pharma in 2024

Key trends on the horizon in the life sciences this year.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 25, 2024

King’s prostate surgery puts spotlight on men’s health — and new cancer treatments on the way

The publicly announced procedure has highlighted one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers among men, and the treatments being developed to combat it.

By Michael Gibney • Jan. 25, 2024

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Cell and gene therapies

How the industry is overcoming hurdles in cell and gene therapy space and pushing for the next generation of treatments.

By PharmaVoice staff

Breast cancer tops list of most studied diseases

The most studied diseases last year included three types of cancer as research into COVID-19 fell sharply in the post-pandemic era.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 24, 2024

Controversial challenge trials offer unparalleled innovation — with ethical bumps

Demand for infectious disease treatments is projected to grow and challenge trials, when done right, could speed drug development.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 22, 2024

Five years after closing the Shire deal, Takeda is ready to harvest from its latest reinvention

Amid criticisms of Takeda’s megamerger, the company’s CSO said it has built a pipeline that will deliver.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 19, 2024

An enduring COVID mystery: Why some do fine and others die

The infectious disease market could be shifting toward a future not only focused on the microbe, but on the unique genetic attributes of the host.

By Alexandra Pecci • Jan. 17, 2024

Pharma takes a gut check of microbiome drugs

On the heels of two FDA approvals for microbiome-based therapies, interest in the space is gaining steam.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 16, 2024

Pharma execs sound off on trends and policies they’re tracking in 2024

From regulatory concerns to leadership skills, pharma leaders at JPM shared how they’re approaching the coming year.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 12, 2024

PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: What’s next in drug innovation and clinical trials

As advanced therapies and patient perspectives strengthen their foothold in R&D, pharma is poised to deliver impactful treatments in record time.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 11, 2024

How J&J is tackling a ‘secondary pandemic’ in the Black community

J&J is leading a grassroots effort to improve mental health access and care.

By Alexandra Pecci • Jan. 8, 2024

Regulatory twists and turns are coming for biopharma in 2024

New FDA requirements and the IRA will create complexity in the coming year. Here’s how the industry can navigate the changes.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 8, 2024

Alzheimer’s research is hot, but successful patient recruitment will determine its future

Key strategies for bringing more patients into the clinical trial fold.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 4, 2024

10 of our most read articles in 2023

A presidential candidate, a changing biotech market and an enduring murder mystery — here are PharmaVoice’s most-read articles this year.

By Meagan Parrish • Dec. 22, 2023

As ALS research booms, one treatment center finds itself in the spotlight

The Healey center is at the front of ALS research and care, earning acclaim from patients, doctors and scientists. Still, the complexities of the disease and of drug development have brought hard-felt losses.

By Jacob Bell • Dec. 22, 2023

What are pharma’s next blockbusters?

In a shifting market focused on targeted therapeutics, drugs that generate big profits are still a priority.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 20, 2023

5 noteworthy pharma AI investments in 2023

The last year showed how some of the world’s biggest pharma companies are leveraging AI tech.

By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 19, 2023

Babson gets one step closer to delivering on Theranos-like blood testing

A recent FDA clearance could pave the way to pin-prick blood tests at local pharmacies and potentially one day, clinical trials.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 18, 2023

Study suggests PBMs are gaming pharmacy system to overcharge for drugs

Markups for generics can be as high as 7,000%, the researchers said.

By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 15, 2023

The many ‘myths’ of clinical trial diversity, and Genentech’s fight to disrupt them

Genentech’s chief diversity officer Quita Highsmith is on a crusade to prove that much of what the industry believes about clinical trial diversity is wrong.

By Michael Gibney • Dec. 14, 2023

What’s being done to prepare for the next pandemic?

Will the world be ready when a new outbreak hits? Here’s a look at the efforts to combat emerging viral threats.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 13, 2023

A former CDC head on key R&D areas, public trust and if we learned anything from COVID-19

Dr. Julie Gerberding, now president and CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, shares lessons learned from a long career in academic, public health and industry.

By Meagan Parrish • Dec. 13, 2023

Bristol Myers’ commercial chief on the industry’s ‘seismic’ changes over 27 years and what’s coming next

Adam Lenkowsky’s unique vantage point on the major transformations shaping BMS and the industry as a whole.

By Michael Gibney • Dec. 12, 2023

Oncology drugmakers seek the sweet spot between efficacy and tolerability

The FDA is now pushing companies to find the optimal dose early in development to minimize harm.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 11, 2023

Patients who hide pills and advocacy offices that could get ‘raided’ — a Gilead leader on navigating global HIV

Gilead Sciences’ SVP of global patient solutions discusses how she’s managing some of the world’s most complicated health issues and what’s next in HIV innovation.

By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 11, 2023

Increasing inflation means harder medication decisions for patients

Explore strategies for life sciences brands to simplify medication journeys for success through MedAdvisor Solutions’ THRIV™ platform, offering up to 5x more lift in adherence.

Dec. 11, 2023