Biotechnology Tuberculosis research in 2024: the latest advancements According to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released on October 29, 2024, tuberculosis (TB) replaced COVID-19 to become the top cause of infectious disease-related deaths in 2023, as a total of 1.25 million people died from it last year. Additionally, 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed, up from 7.5 million in 2022. TB […] Written by Willow Shah-Neville November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Jonathan Dickinson brings extensive biotech and pharma experience to Marseille-based Innate Pharma. He comes from Incyte, where he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager Europe since 2016. Prior to that, he gained significant leadership experience through several senior positions at oncology focused ARIAD Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb. This followed a distinguished 13-year tenure […] Written by Maren Kühr November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Novo takes big step toward ending Ozempic, Wegovy shortages All doses of the two drugs are now listed as available in the U.S., per an FDA database, although the company cautioned patients may still experience "variability" filling their prescriptions. Written by Ned Pagliarulo October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Ireland? Copyright © DrugPatentWatch. Originally published at https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/ This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Ireland. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation bycompensating for the long time needed to obtain regulatory approval for drugs. SPCscome into force only after the corresponding general […] Written by DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology the race begins with first successful trial RNA editing has picked up steam in recent years as a potentially safer alternative to gene editing to treat genetic diseases. A study in humans was much anticipated, and Massachusetts-based Wave Life Sciences took the reins and began one last year. Now, Wave is the first to achieve RNA editing in the clinic, crossing yet […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology SciVario® twin Bioprocess Controller: Addressing Current and Future Needs Regardless of your research area, the SciVario twin was designed as a flexible and future proof system able to control one or two of the same or different bioreactors individually or in parallel. The innovative bay-drawer concept enables modular adaption of the system, eliminating the need to purchase a whole new system in case of […] Written by Christian Kähler October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Sanofi, expanding in radiopharma, strikes a joint venture deal The French drugmaker will invest 300 million euros into a new entity that will develop lead isotope-based therapies for cancer under the Orano Med brand. Written by Ned Pagliarulo October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology New patent expiration for United Therap drug ORENITRAM Copyright © DrugPatentWatch. Originally published at https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/ Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ORENITRAM Orenitram is a drug marketed by United Therap and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. Drug patent litigation for ORENITRAM. This drug has fifty-nine patent […] Written by DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology The biggest private biotech investments in September 2024 The companies Candid Therapeutics, ArsenalBio, and eGenesis bagged the biggest private biotech investments in September 2024. Around the world, oncology, immunology, and infectious disease players attracted the biggest funding rounds overall. Biggest biotech investments by value in September 2024 When looking at September’s biggest private biotech investments, we can see that the top spot went […] Written by Willow Shah-Neville October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Roche turns to a startup in search for new breast cancer drugs The Swiss pharma is paying Regor Therapeutics $850 million to buy a pair of prospects it sees as potential successors to blockbuster medicines from Pfizer and Eli Lilly. Written by Jonathan Gardner September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Plastics production ‘a global threat’ More than 60 leading scientists from around the world have issued an urgent call for governments to agree on ambitious, enforceable action to tackle plastic pollution, as the final round of UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty approaches. The letters, published today in Cambridge University Press journal Cambridge Prisms: Plastics in the run-up to the […] Written by brendan July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
pipeline drugs to watch in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields A consistent sleep schedule of going to bed and waking up each day allows the body to rest and helps maintain optimal brain function, physical health, and emotional stability. But for people with narcolepsy, staying awake can be a struggle. And as there […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Plastics production ‘a global threat’ More than 60 leading scientists from around the world have issued an urgent call for governments to agree on ambitious, enforceable action to tackle plastic pollution, as the final round of UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty approaches. The letters, published today in Cambridge University Press journal Cambridge Prisms: Plastics in the run-up to the […] Written by brendan July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
pipeline drugs to watch in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields A consistent sleep schedule of going to bed and waking up each day allows the body to rest and helps maintain optimal brain function, physical health, and emotional stability. But for people with narcolepsy, staying awake can be a struggle. And as there […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Did humans learn to walk in trees? It’s hard to tell when — and why — our ancestors got down from trees and started walking on two legs. Many early hominins capable of bipedal walking were also well-adapted for climbing, and we lack fossil evidence from a key period when climate change turned forests into open, dry woodland called savannah-mosaic, which might […] Written by Admin July 31, 2025July 31, 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