Biotechnology Valneva’s chikungunya vaccine approved by FDA The preventive shot is the first to receive regulatory approval for the mosquito-borne illness, which is growing in prevalence worldwide. Written by Delilah Alvarado November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology New patent expiration for Ferrer Internacional drug XEPI – DrugPatentWatch Copyright © DrugPatentWatch. Originally published at https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/ Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XEPI Xepi is a drug marketed by Ferrer Internacional and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are three patents protecting this drug. This drug has forty-four patent family members in twenty-five countries. The generic ingredient in XEPI […] Written by DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology German Research Foundation renews funding for Research Training Group Over the past four and a half years, Mainz University has made significant advances in unravelling the role of gene regulation in adaptation and evolution by combining evolutionary and molecular biology within its doctoral training program. As a result, the German Research Foundation (DFG) has agreed to extend funding for the Research Training Group 2526 […] Written by Bioengineer November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Eight biotech companies tackling infectious diseases head-on Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by pathogens that enter the body, hijack the body’s immune system and multiply, causing an infection. Five of the deadliest infectious diseases are measles, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhoeal disease and influenza, according to the World Economic Forum. While Our World in Data statistics suggest that there has been almost […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Pierre Fabre SA licences immunotherapy from Atara Biotherapeutics Pierre Fabre Laboratories SA has extended its global partnership with Atara Biotherapeutics, licencing tabelecleucel commercialisation rights for Northern America and beyond. Paris-based Pierre Fabre Laboratories SA already held a licence for the EU-approved tabelecleucel, an allogeneic T cell based second-line treatment of adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with relapsed or […] Written by BIOCOM AG November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Moderna adjusts to changing outlook for COVID vaccine demand The company recorded a net loss in the third quarter as it “resizes” its manufacturing footprint, and now expects revenue to come in at low end of its previous guidance. Written by Delilah Alvarado November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology New patent for Beigene drug BRUKINSA – DrugPatentWatch Copyright © DrugPatentWatch. Originally published at https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/ Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BRUKINSA Brukinsa is a drug marketed by Beigene and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five patents protecting this drug. This drug has forty-nine patent family members in twenty-eight countries. The generic ingredient in BRUKINSA is […] Written by DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Some benefits of exercise stem from the immune system The connection between exercise and inflammation has captivated the imagination of researchers ever since an early 20th-century study showed a spike of white cells in the blood of Boston marathon runners following the race. The connection between exercise and inflammation has captivated the imagination of researchers ever since an early 20th-century study showed a spike of white cells in […] Written by Bioengineer November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology How French pharma giant Sanofi is betting big on AI The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping clinical research and trials have given rise to many new AI-driven biotech startups. According to a recent report, the number of AI companies involved in drug discovery and development increased from 62 in 2011 to 400 in 2022. This AI-driven transformation is catching the attention of big pharma […] Written by Willow Shah-Neville November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Cellectis and AstraZeneca in US$2.2bn deal AstraZeneca plc has paid French cancer cell therapy developer Cellectis SA US$25m upfront and US$220m in equity in an US$2.2bn R&D deal for up to ten cell and gene therapies. Under the co-development agreement, that includes a US$80m equity investment and an option for a further equity investment of US$140m by AstraZeneca plc into Cellectis […] Written by BIOCOM AG November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Receipt of Complete Response Letter for Oxylanthanum Carbonate for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease… Written by Admin July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Robotic Probe Rapidly Assesses Essential Properties of Novel Materials In the quest to conquer the limitations of semiconductor materials and their application in solar technologies, a pioneering research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an innovative autonomous robotic system. This advancement comes at a crucial time when the demand for efficient energy sources continues to rise. Researchers face significant bottlenecks […] Written by Bioengineer July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Receipt of Complete Response Letter for Oxylanthanum Carbonate for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease… Written by Admin July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Robotic Probe Rapidly Assesses Essential Properties of Novel Materials In the quest to conquer the limitations of semiconductor materials and their application in solar technologies, a pioneering research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an innovative autonomous robotic system. This advancement comes at a crucial time when the demand for efficient energy sources continues to rise. Researchers face significant bottlenecks […] Written by Bioengineer July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Balancing Risk With Opportunity – State of the Planet When we think of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate justice, we can imagine two stars in an orbital waltz; each with its own gravity, sometimes in harmony, while other times in tension. In moments of alignment, their fields reinforce each other, giving new vitality and perspective. Yet not all orbits are stable and the gravitational […] Written by Guest July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked