All articles by Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review) – Page 9
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NewsSirolimus-eluting balloon offers potential “paradigm shift” in restenosis treatment
Treatment provided a promising alternative to standard care in repeat percutaneous coronary interventions in the first-of-a-kind trial.
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NewsAlexion wins EU label expansion for kinase inhibitor Koselugo
Approval provides continuity of care into adulthood for patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) using Koselugo (selumetinib) to manage symptoms.
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NewsAI/ML investment strong as UK biotech weathers economic strain
With Q3 2025 venture capital figures representing “a fragile moment” for the UK biotech sector, BIA says sustained government action is needed to secure its global competitive edge.
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NewsNovartis strengthens neuroscience pipeline with $12bn Avidity acquisition
Deal to advance potential first-in-class RNA therapeutics focused on genetic neuromuscular diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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NewsLilly's baricitinib exhibits paediatric potential in major alopecia areata study
Results from the phase III study signify a successful collaboration with biopharma firm Incyte.
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NewsRentschler Biopharma marks construction milestone at new German buffer media facility
The new biopharmaceutical production facility represents the CDMO’s largest single investment at its headquarters in Lauphei, Germany.
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NewsPhase III data for next-gen green inhaler push GSK closer to Net Zero targets
New findings support use of salbutamol MDI formulation in the next-generation low carbon propellant as a more sustainable option for patients with respiratory disease.
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NewsIpsen strikes €1bn deal to acquire French biotech ImCheck Therapeutics
The move will boost its oncology pipeline, adding a potential first-in-class anti-BTN3A monoclonal antibody for acute myeloid leukaemia.
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NewsUV contamination control robot shows pharma cleanroom promise
Efficacy research supports the widespread use of autonomous UVC disinfection for microbial surface decontamination, say AstraZeneca microbiology experts.
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NewsKeytruda post-surgery could halt return of distant tumours in rare skin cancer
Merck & Co’s anti-PD-1 immunotherapy showed evidence at ESMO of its ability to prevent cancer recurrence in Merkel cell carcinoma.
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NewsNovel topical formulation demonstrates potential in peripheral neuropathy
Offers potential symptomatic relief for cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
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NewsTakeda withdraws from clinical cell therapy activities
The company will instead focus its attention on advancing candidates for modalities that include biologics and ADCs.
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NewsAI adoption in life science labs faces a growing skills barrier
Pistoia Alliance survey also found that the greatest benefit for lab digitalisation has shifted from efficiency to innovation.
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NewsCall for greater investment and innovation from pharma to address RSV
Despite progress from AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Merck & Co, GSK and Pfizer, analysts say effective respiratory syncytial virus treatments are still needed.
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NewsJ&J’s Tremfya secures two paediatric psoriasis approvals from FDA
The US FDA approvals make the drug the first IL-23 inhibitor to be licensed for two common skin conditions.
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NewsGenmab makes $8bn acquisition to boost late-stage antibody therapy pipeline
The deal will support the biotech in its plans to advance bispecific antibody petosemtamab in multiple oncology indications.
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NewsLilly wins European Alzheimer’s approval for Kisunla after regulatory setbacks
The anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody is part of the class of medicines representing the first disease-modifying therapies for the neurodegenerative disease.
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NewsOne-time gene therapy could “transform” Huntington’s treatment landscape
uniQure’s positive topline data “are the most convincing in the field to date” and indicate the gene therapy’s potential disease-modifying effects.
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NewsNovel analytical approach could aid quality control during nitrosamine analysis
The innovative approach facilitates QSRR-assisted chromatographic development for N-nitrosamine analysis in pharmaceutical products.
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NewsLilly to site next US manufacturing facility in Texas
The new $6.5 billion Houston site will manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in support of the company’s pipeline of small molecule medicines.