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Tristan Manalac

Tristan Manalac

Contributing Writer | News

Tristan is an independent science writer based in Metro Manila, with more than eight years of experience writing about medicine, biotech and science. Being formally trained in molecular biology, he once dreamed of collecting degrees and starting his own lab. But these days, he finds his greatest joy in a bottle of beer and a beautiful sentence. He can be reached at tristan.manalac@biospace.com, tristan@tristanmanalac.com or on LinkedIn.

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Deals
Leap Jumps Ahead in Cancer Game with Flame Merger
Massachusetts-based biotech Leap Therapeutics announced Tuesday that it had entered into a merger deal with the privately-held Flame Biosciences, Inc.
January 17, 2023
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Drug Development
Study: Base Editing Shows Promise In Treating Heart Disease (Updated)
A novel base editing approach shows a cardioprotective effect in a preclinical study.
January 16, 2023
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Business
Cambrian Unveils Latest Longevity Pipeline Company: Isterian
Cambrian Biopharma announced that its latest pipeline company, Isterian Biotech, has emerged from stealth to develop first-in-class medicines to tackle aging.
January 13, 2023
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Business
Vertex Leans into Gene Editing Space with Extended Arbor Pact
Vertex and Arbor Biotechnologies extend partnership in precision gene editing.
January 12, 2023
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Amarin Tangles with Activist Investor (Updated)
Amarin Corporation wrestled with activist investor Sarissa Capital Management as the latter tried to replace Amarin’s current board of directors with its representatives.
January 11, 2023
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Drug Development
Lilly Gears Up for ‘Unprecedented Year,’ Touts Promising Pipeline
Following a banner year marked by the approval and launch of its diabetes drug Mounjaro, Eli Lilly revealed at the 41st J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference that it was preparing for another big year.
January 11, 2023
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Business
AbbVie Braves Humira LOE, Remains Confident in Long-Term Growth
In a fireside chat at the 41st J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CEO Rick Gonzalez said AbbVie is well-positioned for continued growth.
January 11, 2023
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Business
Despite Slowdown in COVID, Pfizer Promises Growth
Pfizer forecasts stable growth in the coming years, driven by a strong product push to cushion its non-COVID business and exclusivity losses.
January 10, 2023
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SKYRIZI is the new option for psoriatic arthritis.
Business
AbbVie, Anima Strike mRNA Deal Worth Up to $582M
Tuesday, AbbVie partnered with Anima Biotech to discover and develop mRNA modulators in a collaboration of up to $582 million. The partnership will focus on three oncology and immunology targets.
January 10, 2023
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Business
Chiesi Ups Rare Disease Game with $1.48B Amryt Acquisition
Italian biopharma Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA announced Sunday it was acquiring rare disease-focused Amryt Pharma in a deal that could reach up to $1.48 billion in value.
January 9, 2023
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Drug Development
AstraZeneca Buys CinCor in a Deal Worth Up to $1.8B
The pharma titan adds an intriguing blood pressure medication to its line up with a buyout of CinCor.
January 9, 2023
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Business
Moderna Leans into Oncology with CytomX Deal Worth up to $1.2B
Moderna and CytomX ink a cancer partnership.
January 6, 2023
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Business
Amgen Makes Early $2B Play to Boost ADC Portfolio
In another early high-value deal, Amgen inked a licensing agreement with Synaffix for the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates.
January 6, 2023
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Drug Development
NovoCure Electrifies NSCLC Space with Pivotal Phase III Win
NovoCure’s novel cancer-fighting platform hits the mark in non-small cell lung cancer.
January 5, 2023
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Drug Development
Galmed Touts Strong Phase III NASH Data for Aramchol
Galmed announces positive late-stage results in biopsy-proven NASH patients.
January 5, 2023
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