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Treatment with the TROP2 ADC sac-TMT led to a 70% objective response rate and progression-free survival was “significantly improved” as compared to placebo—the second positive readout for the asset this week.
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While the pathogen appears unlikely to trigger a pandemic, analysts see potential for Moderna to build goodwill amid a period of political pressure on vaccine manufacturers.
Clinical trial setbacks have limited the near-term opportunities for some of Daiichi Sankyo’s ADCs but the drug developer is betting near-term readouts will catapult it into the top tier of oncology companies in the coming years.
BioSpace analyzed the pay ratio across 10 major pharmaceutical companies to determine which CEOs were paid the most relative to typical employees. J&J, Eli Lilly and Pfizer once again topped the list.
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The Department of Health and Human Services is spinning its wheels, unable to establish steady leadership at three major divisions—the CDC and the FDA’s two primary review units.
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The Lancet Commission published a lengthy criticism of the WHO’s COVID-19 pandemic response. In turn, the WHO offered a reply to a number of the complaints.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics announced the publication of peer-reviewed data from a Phase II trial in progressive multiple sclerosis Thursday showing “preliminary evidence of efficacy.”
Biopharma and life science companies added changes to their leadership teams this week, with Cara Therapeutics, SOTIO Biotech, Agenus, and more filling several C-suite positions.
The Sept. 30 deadline for Congress to reauthorize the FDA’s prescription drug user fee is looming, while advocates and detractors are debating the merits of the funding source.
With a distinct take on CRISPR, Carver Biosciences secured seed financing to support the development of RNA-targeting gene therapies aimed at RNA-based respiratory infectious diseases.
There’s a new collaboration in the Parkinson’s disease development space, Cardiff Oncology kicks off a mid-phase study in colorectal cancer and Ocugen published a new review of COVAXIN.
Two days after unveiling an executive order to boost U.S. biomanufacturing, the White House unveiled plans that include $2 billion to support the initiative.
After reporting a failed clinical trial of ELX-02 for cystic fibrosis (CF), Eloxx Pharmaceuticals plans to shift its focus and use the drug to treat Alport syndrome, a rare kidney disease.
Novartis confirmed it is the subject of an investigation by the Swiss Competition Commission over possible unlawful patent use.
Pfizer is leveraging its funding and experience with vaccines, developing its meningococcal, flu, and RSV vaccines. It also announced its venture investment in Nimbus Therapeutics.