BioSpace News Archive

Business

TenSixteen Bio Plumbs Somatic Mosaicism for Source of Multiple Diseases

TenSixteen Bio recently came out of stealth mode with $40 million in funding to target somatic mosaicism – particularly clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP).

February 16, 2022

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Gail Dutton

Drug Development

Mirati KRAS Inhibitor Snags December Decision Date

The NDA acceptance is based on positive results from the KRYSTAL-1 trial, which looked into the effect of using 600mg BID of adagrasib in patients.

February 16, 2022

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Vanessa Doctor, RN

FDA

FDA Ad Com Comes Down Hard on Avenue’s IV Tramadol

The FDA committee voted 8 yes and 14 no. The decision now goes back to the OND to decide the FDDR on Avenue Therapeutics’ IV Tramadol.

February 16, 2022

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Mark Terry

Drug Development

Sage and Biogen, BMS Boast Positive Data in Depression, HCM

Sage and Biogen announced positive topline results from the Phase III study of zuranolone that showed a rapid reduction in depressive symptoms after three days.

February 16, 2022

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Alex Keown

Drug Development

Global Roundup: Genuv Adds AI to Aid Discovery of Alzheimer’s, ALS Therapies

Biopharma and life sciences companies from across the globe provide updates to their pipelines and businesses.

February 16, 2022

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Alex Keown

Drug Development

Infusion Clinics are Key to Preparing Psychedelics for the Healthcare System

Psychedelics therapies – serotonin 2 A receptor agonists – are trying to enter mainstream medicine for depression and as anti-inflammatory or neuroprotective treatments.

February 16, 2022

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Gail Dutton

Business

HOOKIPA Takes Charge of Gilead-partnered HIV Program

HOOKIPA Pharma Inc.’s shares have soared after stating it amended and restated a collaboration and license agreement with Gilead Sciences to develop immunotherapies against HIV.

February 16, 2022

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Hayley Shasteen

Woman “Cured” of HIV with Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant

Dr. Yvonne Bryson presented the case of an American woman who was apparently cured of HIV after a new transplant procedure that leverages donated umbilical cord blood.

February 16, 2022

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Mark Terry

Business

Moderna Expands Asian Presence with Four New Subsidiaries

Moderna announced plans to expand in Asia with the opening of four new subsidiaries in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

February 16, 2022

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Alex Keown

Policy

COVID-19 Update: Does Omicron Fading Mark the Pandemic’s Final Stages?

With the Omicron surge waning, at least in the U.S., there is speculation that the COVID-19 pandemic may be in its end stages. Some experts, however, warn that this could be premature.

February 16, 2022

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Mark Terry