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  FDA

  Amid Ethics Allegations, Sesen Pulls Bladder Cancer Drug Application from Europe

  Less than 10 days after the FDA slammed Sesen bladder cancer drug with a CRL, the company has withdrawn its Marketing Application Authorization from the European Union.

  August 26, 2021

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  Alex Keown
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  Drug Development

  Drug Candidate for Wilson Disease Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase III Trial

  The FoCus Phase III trial by Alexion and AstraZeneca showed that ALXN1840 demonstrated around three times greater copper mobilization from tissues than SoC treatments for Wilson disease.

  August 26, 2021

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  Vanessa Doctor, RN
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  Biotech Beach

  Research Roundup: Potential Eye Test for Alzheimer’s and More

  Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.

  August 26, 2021

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  5 min read

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  Mark Terry
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  Drug Development

  Amneal Reports Potential Therapeutic Step Forward for Parkinson’s Patients

  In the pivotal Phase III trial, Amneal’s investigational Parkinson’s drug, IPX-203, met its primary endpoint, demonstrating superior “Good On” time in patients with motor fluctuations.

  August 26, 2021

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  Heather McKenzie
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  Gene Variation Identified in Endometriosis, Opening New Doors for Treatment

  Scientists from Oxford University may have found the key to treating endometriosis, a disease that affects around 176 million women worldwide.

  August 26, 2021

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  1 min read

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  Vanessa Doctor, RN
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  FDA

  Ascendis Scores First Approval with Once-Weekly Pediatric GHD Injector Known as Skytrofa

  FDA approved Ascendis Pharma’s Skytrofa for children one year and older who have growth failure from inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone.

  August 26, 2021

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  3 min read

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  Mark Terry
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  Career Advice

  How to Practice Leadership at Work

  Leadership can be a very challenging skill, and you cannot learn it overnight. People take years learning how to perform leadership at work that can be profitable for them.

  August 26, 2021

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  Brandi Marcene
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  Business

  Pfizer Brings in Fresh Face for Chief Business Innovation Officer Spot

  Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla tapped Aamir Malik to serve as the company’s chief business innovation officer.

  August 26, 2021

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  Alex Keown
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  Business

  A Clinical Stage Biotech Without a CMO? Replimune Makes Surprising Cut

  While the biotech market sees a high demand for the chief medical officer role, one Massachusetts oncology player has deemed the role completely unnecessary.

  August 26, 2021

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  Kate Goodwin
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  Policy

  CDC, Heat Biologics Establish New Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives

  The CDC is taking a proactive stance and establishing a center that will use forecasting and outbreak analytics to guide public health decision-making.

  August 26, 2021

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  Alex Keown