Hurdles remain in biosims market — but Alvotech is undeterred

The biosimilar developer is advancing a pipeline with high growth potential, including a copycat of Humira.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 29, 2022

The ‘long COVID’ nightmare: Data-driven alliance offers understanding of the lasting viral impact

A collaboration between Stanford University researchers and Komodo Health aims to advance knowledge of lingering COVID symptoms, health disparities and intervention strategies.

By Michael Gibney • Aug. 29, 2022

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Artificial intelligence & machine learning

After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

By PharmaVoice staff

Why high-quality medical translations can help save lives

Crystal clear communication is becoming more important for businesses working in our increasingly connected world.

Aug. 29, 2022

With market success at stake, can tech help solve the diversity problem in clinical trials?

Diversity in clinical trials isn’t only important for the health of the overall patient population — it can save millions in lost profits.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 24, 2022

Woman of the Week: Glympse Bio’s Dr. Tram Tran

How the chief medical officer of the emerging diagnostic company is using the patient perspective as a guiding light.

By Taren Grom • Aug. 24, 2022

Moderna, Eli Lilly and Schrödinger seek to boost financial and people strategies with key new hires

How the latest personnel shifts are impacting each company and the industry at large. 

By Karissa Waddick • Aug. 24, 2022

Overcoming mental health’s drug development challenges with AI

PsychoGenics is leveraging AI-driven drug discovery platforms to advance mental health treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 23, 2022

First 90 Days: Agios Pharmaceuticals’ Brian Goff

The rare disease veteran and first-time CEO is bringing his expertise to the company as it launches the first FDA-approved treatment for pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency.

By Alexandra Pecci • Aug. 22, 2022

Patents, pandemics and pricing: a peek at the top drug from every big pharma

A look at how the biggest pharma companies in the world and their top-selling drugs fared in the first half of the year.

By Michael Gibney • Aug. 22, 2022

3 ways pharma can prep for Biden’s sweeping drug pricing policies

Now that Medicare will be able to negotiate drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act, the industry can expect to see some changes. Here are some tips on how to navigate the changing tide.

By Karissa Waddick • Aug. 18, 2022

Woman of the Week: Takeda Oncology’s Teresa Bitetti

Upon joining Takeda Pharmaceuticals as president of the global oncology unit, Teresa Bitetti had two important goals: to transform the business and create greater synergies between commercial and R&D operations.

By Taren Grom • Aug. 17, 2022

The CEO in the ophthalmologist’s coat

In balancing two roles — Lexitas CEO and practicing physician — George Magrath brings a patient-first perspective to developing and advancing eye treatments.

By Alexandra Pecci • Aug. 16, 2022

Right under our noses: Could COVID-19 vaccines be better as nasal spray?

Nasal vaccines under development by Codagenix, Xanadu Bio and others have the potential to finally help reduce virus transmission and breakthrough infections.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 16, 2022

The FDA is mulling an OTC approval for a birth control. Will politics factor in?

Analysts are watching how cultural and political debates around reproductive rights may impact HRA Pharma's OTC birth control application.

By Karissa Waddick • Aug. 15, 2022

Despite AbbVie’s Botox prowess, underdog Galderma has leveraged soft skills to succeed in aesthetics

Galderma may not have the biggest name in aesthetics, but as the sector grows past pandemic lows, the company is relying on its people to build a loyal customer base.

By Michael Gibney • Aug. 11, 2022

As pharma M&A ramps up, U.S. execs are bullish on more deals

What top executives at Merck, Pfizer and more are saying about M&A as they move into the second half of the year.

By Michael Gibney • Aug. 11, 2022

4 ways to nail the launch of your cell therapy

A consultant’s view on how pharma companies should approach patient experience challenges when rolling out an autologous cell therapy.

By Meagan Parrish • Aug. 10, 2022

How real world evidence is impacting rare disease drug development

ICON’s Will Maier shares how a more patient-focused approach to trials is leading to alternatives for randomization.

By Kim Ribbink • Aug. 9, 2022

Turning harp seal contraceptives into a ‘new genre’ of cancer treatments

With Andrew Hall at its helm, IMV has evolved an animal contraceptive into a unique drug delivery platform aimed at creating targeted cancer immunotherapies for humans.

By Alexandra Pecci • Aug. 9, 2022

Are Big Pharma CEOs earning their pay?

While compensation packages at the top may not always reflect value, it’s not necessarily an industrywide problem.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 8, 2022

The ‘alarming’ spread of Monkeypox — by the numbers

With vaccine and treatment supplies constrained, the virus is becoming ‘less predictable.’

By Meagan Parrish • Aug. 8, 2022

Generic subscription services like Mark Cuban’s promise cheaper drugs — but will it work?

Companies like Cost Plus Drugs and DiRx can bring generics directly to consumers at a fraction of the price, but whether it’s enough to fix the inflated U.S. healthcare system is yet to be seen.

By Michael Gibney • Aug. 4, 2022

Editas, Real Chemistry and Compass blaze new trails with pivotal C-suite hires

How these latest executive personnel changes are impacting the industry. 

By Karissa Waddick • Aug. 3, 2022

Taking probiotics where they’ve never gone before

How Seed Health is transforming the microbiome therapeutic market with its pharma-focused drug development approach.

By Karissa Waddick • Aug. 2, 2022

‘Death by 1,000 cuts:’ How emerging tech could change the journey for ALS patients

EverythingALS aims to speed drug development through improved diagnostics.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Aug. 2, 2022