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Policy

Amgen, Horizon Hit Back at FTC Lawsuit Seeking to Block Merger

The companies have filed their own suit against the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the FTC’s attempt to legally block their $28 billion merger is unconstitutional.

July 5, 2023
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Tristan Manalac
Policy

FDA Rejects Amneal’s Extended-Release Parkinson’s Drug

Citing insufficient safety evidence for one of the drug’s main ingredients, the regulator in a Complete Response Letter rejected the company’s application for Parkinson’s disease candidate IPX203.

July 5, 2023
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Tristan Manalac
Business

Pfizer Inks Manufacturing Deals with Samsung Biologics Worth Nearly $900M

The pharmaceutical giant is tapping the world’s largest biomanufacturing facility operated by Samsung Biologics for biosimilar production.

July 5, 2023
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Tristan Manalac
Aroga Biosciences Recognized as Top 10 Medical Writing Services Provider by Life Sciences Review

The regulatory medical writing firm is being acknowledged by industry for outstanding service and specialized commitment to its biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners.

July 5, 2023
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Editorial: Gen Z Works for the Money—And You Should, Too

The youngest generation to enter the workforce has mastered working to live, not living to work. Adopting this mindset made me not only more fulfilled, but more successful in my career.

July 5, 2023
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Rosemary Scott
Business

Moderna Signs $1B Deal to Develop mRNA Drugs for China

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding and land collaboration agreement to develop medicines exclusively for Chinese use.

July 5, 2023
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Connor Lynch
apoQlar secures funding led by YZR Capital, revolutionizes surgical care through partnerships

apoQlar, a pioneering healthtech company, has successfully secured a funding round led by venture capital firm YZR Capital, specializing in health tech investments.

July 5, 2023
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Skanska builds hospital in Lakeland, Florida, USA, for USD 109M, about SEK 1.1 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to build a hospital in Lakeland, Florida, USA.

July 5, 2023
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Drug Development

Sensorion Reports Positive Efficacy Data from SENS-401 Phase 2a Clinical Study

Sensorion reports further analysis from its Proof of Concept Phase 2a clinical trial of SENS-401 for residual hearing preservation in adult patients following cochlear implantation.

July 5, 2023
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Policy

Just - Evotec Biologics Awarded Second Contract from U.S. Department of Defense Under Accelerated Antibodies Program

Evotec SE announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Evotec’s Seattle-based subsidiary, Just - Evotec Biologics, Inc. a contract valued up to $ 74 m for the rapid development of monoclonal antibody -based drug product prototypes targeting orthopoxviruses.

July 5, 2023
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