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AstraZeneca Canadian investment to drive R&D growth
The US$570m investment will contribute to advancing AstraZeneca’s global clinical pipeline, a key goal of its strategy to 2030.
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M&A outlook for pharma in 2025
For a strong 2025, dealmaking should be central to the life sciences strategy, says EY’s annual M&A report.
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Biologic demonstrates “tremendous” potential advance in atrial fibrillation
The Phase II study validated an “incredibly safe bleeding profile” for Factor XI inhibitors as a treatment for the common cardiovascular condition.
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Sustainability and technology advancement driving spectroscopy market
Integration of industry 4.0 is anticipated to steer growth of the process spectroscopy market into the next decade, a report predicts.
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Early-phase ATMP clinical trials see promising growth
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult's (CGT Catapult) findings attest to the UK remaining “a highly attractive destination for clinical trials”.
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New guidance to aid cost-effectiveness analysis of new drugs
The report aims to support development of economic models for health technology assessment (HTA) decision making, as there has been “little change in guidance on the use of surrogate endpoints in HTA since 2018”.
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Lilly IBD biologic receives expanded US approval
The drug is the first biologic in over 15 years to have disclosed two-year Phase III efficacy data in Crohn's disease at the time of approval.
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Ensuring packaging integrity of frozen biopharmaceutical products
The study’s observations offers insight for pharmaceutical professionals in choosing the appropriate primary packaging container for frozen biopharmaceutical products.
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Long-term potential revealed for novel modifier gene therapy
The positive two-year findings from the Phase I/II gene therapy trial in retinitis pigmentosa reiterate the potential of mutation-agnostic therapies.
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GSK acquisition to advance potential best-in-class GI tumour treatment
The new acquisition by GSK could enable major advancement in the standard of care for gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) after nearly two decades.
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Embracing green innovation in life sciences
Shishir Patel, Medical Director at Chiesi UK and Ireland, explores the efforts made to develop sustainable healthcare solutions in life sciences. Alongside examining low global warming potential (GWP) propellants and the need for investment in sustainable R&D infrastructures, he highlights the urgency for action on climate change and the importance…
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Potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2025
Eleven drugs are poised to make waves in the pharmaceutical industry in 2025, according to the annual report.
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AstraZeneca’s PARP inhibitor newly recommended by NICE
The regulatory recommendation provides a targeted therapy option for eligible patients with the most common cancer in the UK.
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Could novel gel therapeutic set new standard of care in oncology?
Findings from the interim clinical study showed that the gel formulation enhanced quality of life in over half of cancer patients.
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Hydrogel encapsulation: unlocking the potential of cell therapies for targeted treatments
In this article, Dr Stephen Harrington, Director of Cell and Hydrogel Formulation and Francis Karanu, Vice President of Cell Therapy R&D, Likarda, discuss the benefits of hydrogel encapsulation in drug delivery and enhancing the bioavailability and functionality of cell therapies.
