Research & Development: Page 2


  • Bogdan Budnik, principal scientist, Wyss Institute at Harvard University
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    Q&A

    An ocean of answers in a single cell — how proteomics can lead to better drugs

    New tools that allow researchers to separate single cells can help map the complex web of proteins that lead to disease, providing new targets for biopharma.

    By March 21, 2024
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    With historic MASH approval, Madrigal preps for launch and a public offering

    After snagging the first approval for MASH, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ drug is primed to become a blockbuster.

    By March 20, 2024
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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
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    Q&A // Biotech Spotlight

    GSK has the U.S. shingles vaccine market cornered. A jab with fewer side effects could change that.

    Curevo Vaccine is readying a phase 3 trial for a candidate it believes could have an edge over GSK’s blockbuster Shingrix.

    By Alexandra Pecci • March 19, 2024
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    As investors ‘lose trust’ in pharma’s business model, focused M&A strategies can help

    A rebound in M&A seems to be on the docket, but analysts are warning companies to be intentional about where they go with it.

    By March 19, 2024
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    After Amylyx drug failure, what’s next for ALS?

    The company’s combo treatment Relyvrio was approved in 2022, but after failing a phase 3 trial, may be pulled from the market.

    By March 15, 2024
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    Former U.S. patent head on why federal march-in rights for drugs would be a ‘devastating’ mistake

    A Biden administration proposal to seize patents for drugs deemed too pricey would have a ripple effect that cuts into the heart of innovation, says former U.S. PTO head Andrei Iancu.

    By March 14, 2024
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    As colorectal deaths rise among younger people, a screening tool could help pinpoint more patients

    As colorectal deaths rise among younger people, a diagnostic could help pinpoint more patients.

    By Alexandra Pecci • March 12, 2024
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    The silver lining around Lilly’s Alzheimer’s delay could be a future with better drugs

    Although a regulatory delay for Eli Lilly’s donanemab in Alzheimer’s disease is a competitive setback, researchers have their eye on better drug development as a result.

    By March 12, 2024
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    Neurvati touts fresh, ‘synergistic’ investment model in neuroscience R&D

    The Blackstone Life Sciences-backed company plans to focus on later-stage assets to help derisk development.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • March 11, 2024
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    Into the unknown: Tarsus’ CEO on its launch strategies in a new disease category

    The company scored a first-in-class nod for its eye med last year, which treats a common but frequently undiagnosed condition.

    By March 8, 2024
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    J&J’s growing rare disease focus brings a potential multi-use treatment to the table

    The head of J&J’s autoantibody programs believes nipocalimab is unique among potential rare disease drugs because it can harness a common thread among them.

    By March 7, 2024
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    Big hopes for schizophrenia treatment rely on a deep pipeline of new approaches

    Innovation in schizophrenia has been slow, and patients are often left with few options — but pharmas contribute to a robust lineup of candidates that could improve care.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • March 6, 2024
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    HIV isn’t ‘solved,’ but a doctor who treated some of the first patients hopes to finally deliver a cure

    From San Francisco in the 80s to a gene therapy prospect, Dr. Marcus Conant looks back on his long fight against the virus — and if the industry is close to ending the epidemic.

    By March 5, 2024
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    Biotech IPOs heated up to start 2024. Will the surge last?

    Following the sector’s best IPO start in three years, industry insiders shared what they expect to see in the months ahead. 

    By Gwendolyn Wu , Ben Fidler • March 5, 2024
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    Biotech Spotlight

    Black Diamond looks to outwit cancer mutations

    Why the company’s novel therapeutics could have a competitive edge in a crowded cancer indication.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • March 4, 2024
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    Biogen partner NeuroSense seeks a role in the ALS revolution

    Results from a mid-stage study for a new ALS drug have been strong, and NeuroSense is looking to join a small but sturdy wave of companies bringing new treatments to market.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Can a top scientist and Moderna co-founder change the CRO game?

    From his advisory board role at Lindus Health, Robert Langer is aiming to overcome challenges in the CRO market.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Behind a big-name rare disease biotech, an exec draws from personal experience

    The personal impact of rare disease has shaped Gianluca Pirozzi, a senior vice president at AstraZeneca’s Alexion, as a parent and drug developer.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Ozempic for liver disease? Weight loss drugs could have even more to offer

    GLP-1 drugs indications could expand as research shows potential benefits in treating MASH, where pharma has failed in the past.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 26, 2024
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    For Moderna, COVID vaccines were a ‘proof of concept’ — now comes the big test

    Following Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine success, therapeutics head Dr. Kyle Holen discusses scaling mRNA development to bring candidates to the finish line in oncology and more.

    By Feb. 23, 2024
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    Behind the breakthrough cancer therapy that just won a historic FDA nod

    The first-of-its-kind TIL therapy for solid tumors developed by Iovance Biotherapeutics won FDA approval last week.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 21, 2024
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    4 biotechs to watch in 2024

    A splashy IPO, first-in-class treatments and upcoming approval dates are a few reasons we’ve got our eyes on these biotechs this year.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 21, 2024
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    Kite’s next-gen CAR-T aims include quicker production and more disease targets

    While buzz builds around “off the shelf” CAR-T cell therapies, Kite is staying competitive with a shorter manufacturing turnaround and a focus on broadening applications.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 20, 2024
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    Value and potential of IoT and AI for chronic diseases treatment

    A significant growth is predicted for both AI and IoT in healthcare. By 2030, the AI market is expected to reach $187.95 billion USD, while the IoT market is projected to climb even higher to $312.7 billion USD.

    By Olena Domanska, Data Science Engineering Manager at Avenga • Feb. 20, 2024
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    Pharma CFOs need R&D vigilance in tough economic times

    Belt tightening and streamlined portfolios are critical in 2024 amid continued economic uncertainty.

    By Feb. 16, 2024