All articles by Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review) – Page 45
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ArticleGene therapy: a radical pharmaceutical revolution
Karen Pinachyan, Head of Medical Affairs Europe at CSL Behring provides an overview of past and present gene therapy development, plus the progress of clinical trials and key challenges in the sector.
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NewsNew manufacturing facilities to enhance bioconjugate industry
Following WuXi Biologics’ proposed spin-off of its subsidiary, WuXi XDC has launched new manufacturing facilities that enable doubled capacity antibody intermediates and bioconjugate drug substances.
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Newssa-mRNA vaccine facilitates durable COVID-19 immunisation
A novel sa-mRNA vaccine has demonstrated the ability to provide prolonged protection against COVID-19 at lower doses, Phase I/II data shows.
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NewsEuropean Commission approves long-acting HIV drug option
The first long-acting injectable PrEP option proven superior to daily oral FTC/TDF in reducing HIV acquisition, has been approved in the European Union (EU).
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NewsCAR T therapy exhibits encouraging proficiency in R/R LBCL
The first study assessing Yescarta® as second-line therapy for transplant ineligible relapsed/refractory (R/R) large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) demonstrated durable remission rate in a Phase II trial.
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NewsFirst treatment for myelofibrosis with anaemia approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval of a treatment for anaemic patients with a rare blood cancer.
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NewsAdvanced therapy collaboration network launched in Scotland
Advanced therapy (ATMP) manufacturers and developers in Scotland are set to be supported through a new collaboration initiative from the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult).
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NewsCHMP’s September 2023 meeting highlights
In its September 2023 meeting, the EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended nine medicines for approval and the extension of therapeutic indications for 11 medicines.
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NewsSmall molecule drug shows promise in rare disease
In a Phase II trial, the small-molecule drug CBL-514 demonstrated significant reduction in lipoma size and pain improvement in Dercum's disease, a rare disorder.
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NewsJanssen rebrands its identity
Johnson & Johnson has updated the branding for its Janssen division, enabling its pharmaceutical and medtech segments to modernise and be more connected to its J&J brand.
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NewsPfizer’s migraine medicine recommended by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final draft guidance on Pfizer’s Rimegepant, recommending it for the first time as a treatment for acute migraines.
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NewsAstraZeneca partnership to pioneer UK’s first commercial biomethane supply
Part of AstraZeneca's £100 million renewable energy commitment involves a 15-year partnership to establish the UK’s first unsubsidised industrial-scale supply of biomethane, supporting sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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NewsEU tax compliance proposals to streamline business investment
New tax compliance cost and transfer pricing proposals from the European Commission (EC) aim to support simpler, clearer and more cost-effective tax systems in the EU.
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NewsMSD Ireland’s €1b facility investment achieves new milestone
Opening of a new facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath and expansion of MSD’s first vaccines operation outside of the US enables MSD Ireland to help address the demand for vaccines and medicines worldwide.
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NewsNew regulatory relief to benefit Europe’s pharma SMEs
To support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the current economic climate, newly proposed measures aim to provide short-term relief, increase long-term competitiveness, and improve equality in the business environment across the Single Market.
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NewsUK ATMP facility granted cGMP approval
A UK CDMO is now permitted through MHRA certification to produce clinical supply of gene therapy AAV, including bioprocess through to cGMP manufacturing.
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NewsAI to revolutionise drug development by 2026
CPHI's Annual Report 2023 for the first time reveals that pharmaceutical ‘AI companies’ have overtaken ‘late stage’ as the industry’s most appealing investment option for venture capital (VCs).
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NewsMicrobiome therapy manufacturing facility completed
Europe’s largest microbiome ecosystem therapies manufacturing facility is set to begin production by the end of Q3 2023.
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NewsNovel vaccine delivers significant survival in lung cancer trial
The most advanced therapeutic cancer vaccine in clinical development has demonstrated a 41 percent reduction of the risk of death for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a Phase III trial.
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NewsPioneering PAT to improve gene therapy AAV manufacture
The CGT Catapult and two other collaborators have agreed to work together and use advanced process analytical technologies (PAT) to improve the process and efficiency of gene therapy AAV manufacturing.