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AstraZeneca reveals $15.54 billion in revenues in H1 2021
H1 financial results show AstraZeneca’s revenues grew by 23 percent in 2021, with $14.37 billion attributed to activities aside from COVID-19 vaccine sales.
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GSK reports £8.1 billion in Q2 sales
GSK announces “excellent” Q2 financial performance with growth across all segments – Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Consumer Healthcare.
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Genomic sequencing is a potential key to precision medicine for cancer
A new US study demonstrated that comprehensive genomic sequencing is crucial for the development of precision medicine for cancer patients.
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Bayer appoints Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology
Bayer have announced that Professor Dominik Ruettinger will be its new Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology, effective 1 October 2021.
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eTheRNA immunotherapies joins forces with Ghent University
eTheRNA has announced a collaboration and license agreement with renowned Belgian research institution, Ghent University.
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2021 a pivotal year for personalised neoantigens, says GlobalData
With multiple catalysts coming up in late 2021, GlobalData reports a boom in the field of personalised neoantigen immuno-oncology therapeutics.
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WHO publishes recommendations on human genome editing
To promote the safe and ethical use of genome editing for the treatment of disease and genetic disorders WHO has published the first global recommendations.
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Supply of biosimilars and generics with Adrian van den Hoven, Medicines for Europe
In this interview, Adrian van den Hoven, Director General of Medicines for Europe, discusses all things supply of generic and biosimilar medicines for the continent. Also, in a bonus video, Adrian discusses challenges disrupting access to biosimilars and generics in Europe.
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mRNA-based therapeutic cancer vaccine enters Phase II trial
BioNTech is evaluating its investigational therapeutic mRNA-based cancer vaccine, BNT111, in combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab) for the treatment of melanoma.
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Collaboration to develop an automated CAR T-cell manufacturing system for clinics
German oncology clinics are working with Optima Pharma to create an automated manufacturing unit for decentralised production of CAR T-cell therapies in treatment centres.
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Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee meeting highlights, June 2021
The European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s drug safety committee (PRAC) concluded three safety signal reviews, two for COVID-19 interventions, at its June meeting.
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Novel automated production technique could revolutionise production of small molecules
The new automated active pharmaceutical ingredient production technique, solid phase synthesis-flow (SPS-flow), enables push-button automated multi-step synthesis of small molecules.
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Novel implantable polymer could improve controlled release of drugs
Using piezoelectricity, electricity produced in response to mechanical stress, researchers have developed a novel controlled drug release system for the treatment of chronic conditions.
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CDMO sector are the big winner of the pandemic, state experts
In a presentation, experts revealed that contract services gained significantly through pandemic contracts but cautioned that capacity shortages could continue.
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Curative cell and gene therapies and healthcare system disruption
In this article, experts from Charles River Associates discuss how the introduction of cell and gene therapies will impact upon various aspects of the healthcare system, from provision of care to delivery and supply, and pricing and market access.
