BioSpace News Archive

Business

Money on the Move: October 13 – 19

Investors can take their pick of life sciences companies, with more innovative ideas and treatments being added to pipelines daily. Here’s who brought in the sheaves this week.

October 20, 2021
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3 min read
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Kate Goodwin
Business

Dana-Farber: Cancer Research Giant David Livingston Has Died

David Livingston, a giant in oncology research known for his significant contributions to translational cancer research, unexpectedly died. He was 80.

October 20, 2021
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
Pharm Country

In Major Milestone, Pig’s Kidney Functions Inside Human Body

Surgeons hit a major milestone in transplantation science after successfully attaching a pig’s kidney to a human patient and it worked for several hours.

October 20, 2021
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2 min read
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Vanessa Doctor, RN
Drug Development

Biopharma News You’ve Missed This Week

More than $170 million was paid out for drugs that manufacturers voluntarily withdrew from the market after subsequent trials showed no benefit in overall survival.

October 20, 2021
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5 min read
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Heather McKenzie
Career Advice

How to Find a Company with a Positive Work Environment

Everyone wants a positive work environment but how do you find one? This article will provide you with deep insights into how you can find a company that you dream of.

October 20, 2021
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4 min read
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Karen Walpole
Business

Aduhelm Falls Drastically Short of Projections as Biogen Spins Positives

Biogen’s Aduhelm (aducanumab) reported only $300,000 in third-quarter sales compared to original analyst average estimates of $10.79 million.

October 20, 2021
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3 min read
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Mark Terry
BioCapital

Manufacturing Issues Deliver More Delays for Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Novavax is having problems getting its COVID-19 vaccine to the finish line. Shares plunged more than 23% in premarket trading today after reports that it is having manufacturing problems.

October 20, 2021
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3 min read
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Mark Terry
Business

Pfizer Vaccine Trailblazer Named to Exclusive National Academy of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine tapped 100 new members to its prestigious organization that represents some of the brightest minds in health and medicines. Here are some of them.

October 20, 2021
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4 min read
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Alex Keown
Business

Genetika+ CEO Talia Cohen Solal Brings Precision Medicine to Brain Health

Depression is the first indication, but other neurological conditions are being planned.

October 20, 2021
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5 min read
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Gail Dutton
Global Roundup: Newly-Launched AION Forms Startup in Israel

Biopharma and life sciences companies from across the globe provide updates on their pipelines and business operations.

October 20, 2021
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7 min read
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Alex Keown