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Moderna reports record for UK clinical trials in 2023/24
The announcement follows the completed construction of Moderna’s MITC and progress in its long-term partnership with the UK government.
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MHRA approves SARCLISA for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
SARCLISA (isaxtuximab) provides a new first-line treatment option for patients with multiple myeloma, offering significant improvements in progression-free survival.
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CHMP meeting highlights – January 2025
In its January meeting, the EMA’s human medicines committee recommended eight new medicines, including biosimilars and a new vaccine.
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NICE recommends gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease
The committee’s approval of the one-time gene therapy means the healthcare inequalities for patients with this genetic blood disorder can begin to be re-addressed.
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UK enhances ILAP to accelerate access to innovative medicines
The MHRA’s refreshed guidance is the only end-to-end access pathway that enables medicine developers to collaborate with the national health system, Regulator, and HTA bodies.
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Biosimilar medicines: the intersection of access, affordability, and innovation
In this article, Julie Maréchal-Jamil, Director, Biosimilar Policy & Science, Medicines for Europe, explores the strategies needed at European and national levels to secure the benefits of biosimilar medicines in an evolving landscape to deliver a pipeline for these drugs by 2030.
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Takeda plans 2026 CEO succession
The biopharmaceutical company’s executive transition follows a multi-year succession process to support its next chapter.
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New analysis asserts survival benefit for Roche breast cancer therapy
The new data highlights the potential of the ItovebiTM (inavolisib)-based regimen as a new standard of care in advanced PIK3CA-mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
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UK biotech on “positive trajectory”, says BIA
Cutting-edge science and large international investment are driving growth in the UK’s biotech sector, the organisation’s new report reveals.
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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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FDA approves innovative monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression
J&J’s standalone small molecule drug was approved based on evidence of improvement of depressive symptoms without the need for patients to take a daily oral antidepressant.
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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”.
