BioSpace News Archive

Policy

Novartis Loses Upper Hand In Patent Dispute Over $2.7B MS Drug

Novartis’ win in the patent dispute over its drug, Gilenya, was short-lived after a U.S. appeals court reversed its 2020 ruling vs. HEC Pharm’s attempt to create a generic version.

June 22, 2022
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Vanessa Doctor, RN
Business

Galapagos Dives Into Cell Therapy with CellPoint & AboundBio Acquisitions

Galapagos announced that it had acquired CellPoint and AboundBio in an all-cash transaction, greatly expanding its drug portfolio.

June 22, 2022
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Tristan Manalac
FDA

Merck Wins Key FDA Approval for Pediatric Pneumococcal Vaccine

On Wednesday, the FDA approved Merck’s pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine for children 6 weeks through 17 years of age.

June 22, 2022
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Hannah Chudleigh
Policy

Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Lower Insulin Costs

The bill would curb the pricing of insulin by capping monthly co-pays for diabetics who use both commercial insurance plans, as well as the government-backed Medicare.

June 22, 2022
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Alex Keown
Drug Development

Athira Puts Optimistic Subgroup Spin on Failed Alzheimer’s Trial

Athira Pharma is putting a positive spin on its topline data from a Phase II trial of fosgonimeton, emphasizing positive subgroup analysis, but it missed the primary endpoint.

June 22, 2022
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Mark Terry
New Research Adds to Momentous Month for Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego published promising preclinical work on a new combination therapy to treat colon cancer.

June 22, 2022
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Mark Terry
Business

Novartis, Precision Ink Deal to Develop Potential Sickle Cell Cure

Precision BioSciences and Novartis are teaming up to develop a potential cure for hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia.

June 22, 2022
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Mark Terry
Business

Biden Nominates First Woman and Person of Color to Serve as Science Advisor

U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., to be his science advisor. If confirmed by the Senate, Prabhakar will become the first woman, first person of color and the first immigrant to hold the position.

June 22, 2022
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Hayley Shasteen
Career Advice

What Employers Really Look For in Medical Sales Candidates

BioSpace spoke with Jay Johnson, the Director of Talent Acquisition for Orthopedics at Stryker, to find out what it takes to land a job in medical sales.

June 22, 2022
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Franklin Carpenter
FDA

As Plenity Gains Popularity for Weight Loss, Some Question its Efficacy

Gelesis’ weight loss device, Plenity, has been gaining popularity since the FDA approved its commercialization, but some in the medical community question whether its popularity is deserved.

June 22, 2022
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Jazmine Colatriano