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The framework, first introduced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research head Vinay Prasad in November, was criticized for lacking detailed guidance. Agency leaders elucidated on the pathway for personalized medicines on Monday.
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The first gene therapies approved to treat sickle cell disease in December 2023 are struggling on the market. But there are glimpses of forward momentum as Vertex and Genetix Bio provide updates.
After last year’s ‘stampede’ for FGF21 assets, the focus for the metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis space has shifted toward differentiated approaches, such as THR-β agonists and combination treatments, that seek to mirror the commercial success of Madrigal’s Rezdiffra.
Maintaining America’s momentum demands that policymakers resist policies that undermine research and development incentives.
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Following the FDA’s refusal to review Moderna’s investigational mRNA flu vaccine last week, Commissioner Marty Makary faced questions from the U.S. president about the agency’s handling of vaccines. It’s a clear signal that the tension long brewing at the drug regulator has now gone all the way to the top.
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Amid the impending drug pricing pressures from the Inflation Reduction Act, Roche is discontinuing a mid-stage hemophilia A gene therapy candidate and four early-stage hopefuls.
Intercept’s failure to secure FDA approval for obeticholic acid (OCA) tablets in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis shines a light on safety challenges in the space, experts told BioSpace.
The company reported second-quarter revenue Wednesday that included $248.4 million of back royalties and associated interest related to the successful outcome of an arbitration case with J&J’s Janssen.
With partner Biogen mum on zuranolone’s prospects as an FDA August 5 review deadline approaches, Sage Therapeutics’ stock fell Wednesday to its lowest level in months.
On the heels of a European Union investigation, the UK’s health agency is reviewing safety data for GLP-1 receptor agonists after reports of self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
In a recent study of the U.S. states with the best and worst job markets, nine came out on top. Read on for details about the life sciences industry and jobs available in each state.
The Phase III trial, which will test the companies’ mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine and Merck’s blockbuster Keytruda checkpoint inhibitor, is slated for completion by the fall of 2029.
While GlaxoSmithKline is anticipating a slower uptake of respiratory syncytial virus vaccine Arexvy, CEO Emma Walmsley said Wednesday the company is pinning much of its growth on the vaccine’s performance.
The Federal Trade Commission’s increased scrutiny of mergers has now hit IQVIA, whose proposed acquisition of Propel Media has been challenged by the watchdog agency.
Following several clinical failures for its candidates Roxadustat and pamrevlumab, FibroGen CEO Enrique Conterno is stepping down for “personal reasons,” the company announced Tuesday.