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Analysts are extremely encouraged by Phase 2 trial results for Relay Therapeutics’ PI3KA inhibitor in treating vascular malformations (VM), prompting the biotech to eye a potential path to accelerated approval.
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Nusano will bring a massive new radioisotope facility in Salt Lake City online by the end of the year, establishing a supply of starting materials for the next generation of radiopharmaceuticals.
Last month, Revolution Medicines’ RAS inhibitor doubled survival in a Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial. On the biotech’s heels are Immuneering, Actuate Therapeutics, Erasca and more, looking to improve on that result with increased tolerability—and more time for patients.
The recent approval of Regeneron’s Otarmeni underscores the maturation of gene therapies across a range of diseases. Here, BioSpace reviews genetic medicines in development for the central nervous system, retinal, cardiac and neuromuscular diseases.
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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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Germany-based Evotec AG forged its third partnership in May, a deal with Spain’s Almirall S.A. to develop new therapeutics for severe diseases of the skin.
Enanta Pharmaceuticals’ attempt to find an effective treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) met a roadblock after its candidate failed to meet the primary endpoint in Phase II.
Following reports that Pfizer has declined study requests for Paxlovid, the company and NIH are said to be in conversation about potential studies assessing a longer treatment period of the antiviral.
Virongy is expanding again and has committed to a $471,000 expansion with up to 70 new jobs.
Spruce Biosciences is developing what could be the first new therapy treating congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) since the 1960s, and a new therapy for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
In a Phase IIb study, data showed that Prota Therapeutics’ oral immunotherapy led to 51% of children reaching clinical remission of their peanut allergy compared to placebo. See inside for this and more!
GeNeuro is developing therapeutics that tackle the viral proteins that potentially contribute to neurodegeneration seen in patients with MS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and even COVID-19.
Flagship Pioneering announced the launch of Sonata Therapeutics. The fledgling company was created by combining two Flagship companies, Inzen Therapeutics and Cygnal Therapeutics.
Applied Molecular Transport (AMT) provided a strategy update on Wednesday. Part of the update includes reducing its workforce by about 40% and funneling resources into its lead program.
Possibly reflecting the current Bear market, Berkshire Hathaway has walked away from its stake in both AbbVie and BMS.