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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EMA’s human medicine committee (CHMP) meeting highlights, July 2021
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended two medicines for approval and provided a negative opinion on Nouryant.
eTheRNA immunotherapies joins forces with Ghent University
eTheRNA has announced a collaboration and license agreement with renowned Belgian research institution, Ghent University.
Lilly to acquire biotech company Protomer Technologies
Eli Lilly and Company has announced the acquisition of California-based biotech company, Protomer Technologies.
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.
‘Marketplace’ launched to speed up global access to COVID-19 vaccine
CEPI has launched COVAX Marketplace to accelerate the global production of COVID-19 vaccines, increasing access to doses.
AI and big data will continue to disrupt pharma sector, says survey
A GlobalData report has revealed the extent to which companies will be using AI and big data in drug discovery and development processes.
Revised general chapter on chemometric methods available for comment
The revised general chapter 5.21 has been published in Pharmeuropa 33.3, the European Pharmacopoeia online forum, for public comment.
New targeted gene therapy could reverse neurological diseases
Researchers have developed a novel gene therapy that could help treat children with incurable genetic and neurodegenerative diseases.
Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) meeting highlights, July 2021
The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) provided safety warnings on COVID-19 vaccines, and found no evidence linking Zynteglo to blood cancer.
FDA suggests principles for implementing bio-fluorescent particle counters
FDA provides guidance on the validation and regulations for bio-fluorescent particle counting technology as an alternative, continuous method for bioburden testing in air and water systems.
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.
Big pharma collaborates on free resource linking genetic variants to human disease
The collaborative work has produced the largest browsable resource linking rare protein-coding genetic variants to human health and disease that will accelerate targeted drug development.
Long-COVID symptoms improved with neuromodulation
All twenty long-COVID patients who received neuromodulation treatment reported significant improvements in their symptoms in just 14 days.
Rabbit pyrogen test to be replaced by European Pharmacopoeia
The European Pharmacopoeia will put an end to the rabbit pyrogen test in the next five years and encourages industry to adopt the monocyte-activation test instead.
