All articles by Catherine Eckford – Page 32
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NewsEFPIA sets out targets for pharma environmental sustainability
To drive environmental sustainability in pharma, EFPIA strives “to go beyond compliance on the targets set within the various EU legislative requirements as part of the EU Green Deal initiatives under the Zero Pollution, Circular Economy and Climate Action plans”.
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NewsNew polymer-based drug delivery system developed for tuberculosis
The formulation was developed through a single emulsion solvent evaporation technique and offers new delivery approach which could improve patient compliance, the paper stated.
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NewsFive-year data from Genentech SMA study released
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients in the long-term extension Evrysdi study maintained or improved key developmental skills over the five-year period, data shows.
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NewsInnovative radioligand manufacturing facility inaugurated
Following advancements at a similar European facility, the new manufacturing facility in the US is set to produce lead-212 radioligand therapies.
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NewsGLP-1 treatment displays best-in-class potential for MASH
These results from the Phase II trial could lead to clinically meaningful benefits for cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases, Boehringer Ingelheim suggests.
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NewsFirst-in-class telomerase inhibitor approved for blood cancer
The FDA’s regulatory approval of the telomerase inhibitor is welcome, considering the high unmet need for many lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) patients, according to Geron.
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NewsCombination therapy may hold potential for severe viral hepatitis
New findings from a Phase II study suggest the curative potential of a combination treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus, according to Gilead Sciences.
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ArticleAdvancing targeted treatments for multiple myeloma
Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Haemato-Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, offers insight into the promising evidence of cell therapies and biologic-based treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.
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NewsWuXi facility boosts bioprocessing capacity with new bioreactors
The new installation increases capacity at WuXi Biologics’ Hangzhou manufacturing facility from 8,000L to 23,000L.
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NewsInnovating small molecule injectables: market forecast to 2033
Key trends in the global small molecule injectable drugs market up to 2033 include advancements in technology, drug delivery systems and fast-track approvals of new drug formulations, research predicts.
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NewsBiologic demonstrates durable tumour regression in rectal cancer
The updated, longer-term Phase II trial results suggest that the antibody therapy could offer a novel approach for treating advanced rectal cancer.
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NewsEli Lilly selects new EVP of Global Quality
The new Executive Vice President (EVP) has over “25 years of experience and a proven track record of leading strategic quality initiatives”, Eli Lilly and Company shared.
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NewsTechnology innovation aiding process spectroscopy market growth
Research suggests that the process spectroscopy market will gain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.33 percent by 2033.
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NewsAstraZeneca immunotherapy could boost lung cancer survival
Over half of patients were alive three years post-treatment with the monoclonal antibody (mAb) in AstraZeneca’s Phase III trial, data shows.
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NewsSustainable RP-HPLC method for simultaneous determination of hypertension drugs
The chromatographic method uses ethanol as a solvent and as such, provides an environmentally-friendly approach, the paper stated.
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NewsOligonucleotide ALS therapy approved in EU
The European Commission (EC) has granted Biogen its third rare disease treatment approval in the European Union.
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NewsInnovative nanocage promises sustainable cancer drug delivery
The unique system offers a targeted approach to deliver cancer drugs to tumours while helping to limit negative side effects.
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NewsOphthalmology acquisition to advance tri-specific antibody
A novel late-phase clinical candidate for diabetic macular edema and neovascular age-related macular degeneration will be developed as part of the proposed agreement.
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ArticlePioneering AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease
Dr Maria Escolar, Chief Medical Officer, Forge Biologics, explores the advantages of the company’s novel AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease, which could help to overcome some of the immune and safety challenges the gene therapy sector is facing.
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NewsLBP-immunotherapy could benefit oncology patients
New data for a microbiome-based therapeutic together with an immune checkpoint inhibitor has shown “encouraging clinical benefits” in advanced cancers.


