Alex Fong and Olivia Houselander from Owen Mumford Pharmaceutical Services consider the action needed to make drug discovery processes more sustainable
17 July 2024
Konrad Werhahn from UCB discusses how disease-modifying solutions may introduce a new era in treatment for epilepsies
17 July 2024
Rajul Jain from ProPharma considers how AI can be used in patient support, especially considering how it can be used to streamline operations and supplement human expertise
17 July 2024
Betsy Goodfellow from Pharmafocus considers the details of the infected blood scandal, from its beginning to the outcome of the recent inquiry
17 July 2024
Betsy Goodfellow from Pharmafocus considers Pride month and the state of LGBTQ+ healthcare in the UK
4 June 2024
Rafal Kaminski from Angelini Pharma tells Pharmafocus about the global challenge of epilepsy as well as how his company is striving to bridge the gaps in epilepsy treatment
28 April 2024Alex Fong and Olivia Houselander from Owen Mumford Pharmaceutical Services consider the action needed to make drug discovery processes more sustainable
17 July 2024Konrad Werhahn from UCB discusses how disease-modifying solutions may introduce a new era in treatment for epilepsies
17 July 2024Rajul Jain from ProPharma considers how AI can be used in patient support, especially considering how it can be used to streamline operations and supplement human expertise
17 July 2024
Henar Hevia at Johnson & Johnson considers the progress that has been made in lung cancer treatment since the discovery of EGFR, including the evolving treatment paradigm, the role of precision medicine in treatment decision-making and quality of life for patients receiving targeted treatments
4 June 2024
Alan Baldridge and Heather Peterson from ICON consider the prevalence of paediatric obesity and assess clinical trials of its treatments
4 June 2024Rafal Kaminski from Angelini Pharma tells Pharmafocus about the global challenge of epilepsy as well as how his company is striving to bridge the gaps in epilepsy treatment
28 April 2024
Ars pharmaceuticals has been granted approval by the us food and drug administration (fda) for their epinephrine nasal spray, neffy, to be used as treatment of type 1 allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.
Leading life science investor novo holdings has announced a £50m investment in oxford nanopore technologies. Oxford nanopore technologies is a leading uk-listed company currently specialising in a new generation of molecular sensing technology based on nanopores.
Drug discovery company Cresset has announced the extension of its global collaboration with chemical and biological contract research organisation (cro) Enamine.
Accord healthcare have recently announced that NICE have recommended the first oral androgen deprivation therapy (adt) treatment for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across the uk.
This month, Verisense have announced that their digital biobank, with data from over one million people, is open for business.
Biotechnology company Levicept has announced positive results from its phase 2 trial into levi-04 for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Calliditas therapeutics ab has recently announced that the phase 2b transform trial met its primary endpoint. The trial showed statistically significant improvement in alkaline phosphatase (alp) for both doses tested versus placebo. the trial evaluated setanaxib, a nox enzyme inhibitor, in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (pbc) and elevated liver stiffness.
Merck (known as MSDoutside of the US and Canada) has announced that its anti-pd-1 therapy, in combination with padcev (enfortuman vedotin-ejfv), has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Researchers at the UCLA Health jonsson comprehensive cancer center have announced that they are launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a cancer vaccine. The vaccine targets h3 g34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma, an aggressive brain tumour typically found in adolescents and young people.
The National Institute for Health and Care excellence (NICE) have recommended adult patients in England or Wales with moderately or severely active ulcerative colitis (uc) who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate conventional or biological therapy including a tumour necrosis factor (tnf) alpha inhibitor the option of skyrizi (risankizumab).
This month, Janssen-Cilag international, part of johnson & johnson (j&j) has announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved a combined treatment of rybrevant (amivantamab) and chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemerexed) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
Eisai and Econavista have announced that they have entered into a business alliance agreement, initiating their collaboration intended to build an ecosystem in the field of dementia.
AbbVie has announced the acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline.
Merck (known as MSD outside the US and Canada) have announced that they have entered into an agreement with private biotechnology company Curon Biopharmaceuticals to acquire cn201, a novel investigational clinical-stage bispecific antibody for the treatment of b-cell associated diseases.
Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) have paired with Absci corporation to develop and discover new novel therapeutics through the use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI).
Join us at CPHI Milan 2024, the premier global event for pharmaceutical professionals, from 8-10 October at Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy. Celebrating 35 years of excellence, this event promises unparalleled opportunities for networking, innovation and professional growth. With over 62,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibitors, you’ll experience insightful seminars, cutting-edge exhibitions and new awards such as ‘Woman of the Year’ and ‘Future Leader’.
Ars pharmaceuticals has been granted approval by the us food and drug administration (fda) for their epinephrine nasal spray, neffy, to be used as treatment of type 1 allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.
Accelerated approval has been granted for Gilead science’s livdelzi (seladelpar) to treat primary biliary cholangitis (pbc) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Merck (known as MSDoutside of the US and Canada) has announced that its anti-pd-1 therapy, in combination with padcev (enfortuman vedotin-ejfv), has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Researchers at the UCLA Health jonsson comprehensive cancer center have announced that they are launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a cancer vaccine. The vaccine targets h3 g34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma, an aggressive brain tumour typically found in adolescents and young people.
This month, Janssen-Cilag international, part of johnson & johnson (j&j) has announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved a combined treatment of rybrevant (amivantamab) and chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemerexed) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
Adaptimmune therapeutics has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given accelerated approval for tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), the first engineered cell therapy for a solid tumour cancer approved in the US.
Orthopaedics branch of Johnson and Johnson Medtech, Depuy Synthes, has announced that their surgical robotics system velys active has received 501k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Daiichi Sankyo and Merck (known as MSD outside of the US and Canada) have announced the expansion of their co-development and co-commercialisation agreement – already investigating three dxd antibody drug conjugates (adcs) ‒ to include mk-6070.
AbbVie has announced the acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline.
Join us at CPHI Milan 2024, the premier global event for pharmaceutical professionals, from 8-10 October at Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy. Celebrating 35 years of excellence, this event promises unparalleled opportunities for networking, innovation and professional growth. With over 62,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibitors, you’ll experience insightful seminars, cutting-edge exhibitions and new awards such as ‘Woman of the Year’ and ‘Future Leader’.
How is primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) currently affecting patients; and, more importantly, what hopes does PBC Awareness Month bring for new treatment options?
Eisai and Biogen have announced that Leqembi (lecanemab) has been launched in China as a treatment for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild AD dementia, following its approval in January 2024.
Eli Lilly has announced that it will donate $6.5m to the United States Fund for UNICEF in order to expand UNICEF's work to ‘improve the health outcomes of millions of children and youth at risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) living in resource-limited settings in India’, according to the press release.
The FDA has granted an expanded orphan drug designation (ODD) for brain cancer immunotherapy survaxm, originally created at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Merck has announced that the FDA has approved capvaxive (pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine).
Eli Lilly has announced that the FDA has approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt, 350mg/20ml once-monthly injection for iv infusion) for the treatment of adult patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Ars pharmaceuticals has been granted approval by the us food and drug administration (fda) for their epinephrine nasal spray, neffy, to be used as treatment of type 1 allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.
Accelerated approval has been granted for Gilead science’s livdelzi (seladelpar) to treat primary biliary cholangitis (pbc) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Accord healthcare have recently announced that NICE have recommended the first oral androgen deprivation therapy (adt) treatment for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across the uk.
This month, Verisense have announced that their digital biobank, with data from over one million people, is open for business.
Biotechnology company Levicept has announced positive results from its phase 2 trial into levi-04 for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Calliditas therapeutics ab has recently announced that the phase 2b transform trial met its primary endpoint. The trial showed statistically significant improvement in alkaline phosphatase (alp) for both doses tested versus placebo. the trial evaluated setanaxib, a nox enzyme inhibitor, in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (pbc) and elevated liver stiffness.
Merck (known as MSDoutside of the US and Canada) has announced that its anti-pd-1 therapy, in combination with padcev (enfortuman vedotin-ejfv), has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Researchers at the UCLA Health jonsson comprehensive cancer center have announced that they are launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a cancer vaccine. The vaccine targets h3 g34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma, an aggressive brain tumour typically found in adolescents and young people.
The National Institute for Health and Care excellence (NICE) have recommended adult patients in England or Wales with moderately or severely active ulcerative colitis (uc) who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate conventional or biological therapy including a tumour necrosis factor (tnf) alpha inhibitor the option of skyrizi (risankizumab).
This month, Janssen-Cilag international, part of johnson & johnson (j&j) has announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved a combined treatment of rybrevant (amivantamab) and chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemerexed) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
Adaptimmune therapeutics has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given accelerated approval for tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), the first engineered cell therapy for a solid tumour cancer approved in the US.
Eisai and Econavista have announced that they have entered into a business alliance agreement, initiating their collaboration intended to build an ecosystem in the field of dementia.
Orthopaedics branch of Johnson and Johnson Medtech, Depuy Synthes, has announced that their surgical robotics system velys active has received 501k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Daiichi Sankyo and Merck (known as MSD outside of the US and Canada) have announced the expansion of their co-development and co-commercialisation agreement – already investigating three dxd antibody drug conjugates (adcs) ‒ to include mk-6070.
AbbVie has announced the acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline.
Merck (known as MSD outside the US and Canada) have announced that they have entered into an agreement with private biotechnology company Curon Biopharmaceuticals to acquire cn201, a novel investigational clinical-stage bispecific antibody for the treatment of b-cell associated diseases.
Welcome to the September 2024 issue of Pharmafocus! This issue covers the latest news including new FDA approval for primary biliary cholangitis, NICE recommendations for skyrizi (risankizumab), CHMP opinion on Merck’s KEYTRUDA, as well as articles on precision medicine and oral peptides PLUS what to look out for at this year's CPHI in Milan!
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With his 20 years of expertise and proven track record in biotech and pharmaceutical industries, Curve Therapeutics appoints Simon Jones as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
Vectory Therapeutics has announced the appointment of Adam Rosenberg as chair of the board, replacin Dr Carlo Incerti.
Mogrify has announced the appointment of Dr Jonathan Appleby as chief scientific officer.
Professor Yih-Shing Duh appointed as chief scientific advisor by H.E.L. Group
Enhanc3D Genomics has announced the appointment of Hazel Jones as chief executive officer (CEO), following a successful six-month term as interim CEO and COO.
Closed loop medicine has announced the appointment of Paul Johnson as an independent non-executive director.
Sphere Fluidics has announced the appointment of Curtis Nicholson as director for sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Drug Safety Research Unit appoints Dr Alison Evans as head of education and training.
Calluna Pharma has announced that it has appointed Margrethe Sørgaard as senior vice president of clinical operations and pharmacovigilance.
Sakura Finetek Europe has announced the appointment of Jaap Stuut as president and general manager, effective immediately.
Harness Therapeutics has announced the appointment of Meenu Chhabra Karson as chair of its board of directors.
Single Technologies has announced that it has appointed Bob Kain as an advisor to support the commercialisation of its 3D sequencing system.
Nuclera has announced that it has appointed Joseph Bertelsen as chief commercial officer (CCO).
BenevolentAI has announced that Dr Daniel Neil, current chief technology officer (CTO) is stepping down, to be succeeded by Dr James Malone, who joins the company in April.
Vynamic has announced the appointment of Gemma Pfister as head of life sciences Europe.
Parexel has announced that its CEO, Jamie MacDonald will retire, with the company’s current chief operating and growth officer Peyton Howell taking over as CEO, effective 15 May 2024.
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