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In this episode of Denatured, you’ll hear from Jack Crawford, CEO of Demeetra, and Magnus Gustavsson, chief commercial officer at NorthX Biologics. We unpack the evolution of cell line development — CHO cells, targeted integration, transposases and the collaboration models speeding biologics from sequence to GMP.
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Psychedelics are gaining momentum in depression, with one treating physician predicting that the drug class could “wipe out the SSRIs” if safety and durability hold up.
Saol Therapeutics is the latest biotech to resubmit for approval of a drug rejected under former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, following REGENXBIO and Replimune.
Even as FDA approvals for biologic therapies fell in the first half of 2026, regulatory experts are optimistic about a turnaround in the rare disease space after the departure of key leaders at the agency. Still, there will continue to be tension between science and politics.
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Congressional letters sent to the CEOs of Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Merck, BMS and AbbVie this week voicing concerns about the pharmas’ clinical trials in China highlight an ongoing discrepancy in how government and industry think about the rise of the Asian country’s biotech industry.
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Blueprint Medicines announced strategic financing collaborations with Sixth Street and Royalty Pharma for up to $1.25 billion to expand Blueprint’s pipeline and pursue business development opportunities.
Capping off the first half of the year is a flurry of clinical trial wins. BioSpace takes a look at some of the most exciting ones:
AstraZeneca had a very busy week of international news, with progress being shown in China, positive recommendations for two drugs in Europe and a positive clinical trial update.
There’s quite a bit of movement on the Omicron-specific booster shot and updated supply deals, despite world leaders shifting their attention away from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many of Innate Pharma’s cancer-fighting products are making clinical progress. BioSpace spoke with the company’s head of product portfolio strategy and business development, Yannis Morel, Ph.D.
The FDA’s decision came after researchers found cases of drug-induced liver injury in some patients. Tolebrutinib is being evaluated for relapsing types of MS, MG, nrSPMS, and PPMS.
Angion Biomedica Corp. discontinued a Phase II kidney disease trial while Novo Nordisk missed the mark in a NASH study.
BioNTech announced it is partnering with Pfizer to begin testing a next-generation universal vaccine against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
As the nation reacts to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, pharma companies must address the changes in demand for drugs and services, all while navigating increasingly muddy legal waters.
Although the company promised strong sales-based resources for the launch of dry eye drug Tyrvaya, the streamlining plan will include laying off up to 50 employees.