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mRNA therapy could provide intracellular protein replacement for rare disease
With no treatments approved for propionic acidaemia, Moderna’s LNP-encapsulated mRNA therapy could offer a new therapeutic option for patients, new data suggests.
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First-in-class anaemia therapy granted expanded approval
The expanded authorisation of Reblozyl is based on a Phase III trial which showed that the treatment nearly doubled the percentage of certain transfusion-dependent anaemia patients achieving haemoglobin increase, compared to epoetin alfa.
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New partnership to aid supply of Ga-68-based radiopharmaceuticals
The new collaboration is set to ensure a steady, more accessible supply of Ga-68-based radiopharmaceuticals, thereby helping to address traditional logistical challenges due to gallium’s short half-life.
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Championing UK ATMP clinical trials
In this Q&A, Jacqueline Barry, Chief Clinical Officer for Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, elucidates on how the Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (ATTC) Network can strengthen UK ATMP clinical trials.
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Biopharmaceuticals contributing to manufacturing outsourcing trend
A report has highlighted how the outsourcing of manufacturing activities to contract manufacturers is facilitating more streamlined and efficient pharmaceutical drug development.
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ADC oncology acquisition to address solid tumours
The acquisition will give Genmab worldwide rights to three clinical candidates including a potential best-in-class folate receptor alpha (FRα)-targeted ADC for ovarian cancer.
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Lonza appoints new Chief Executive
The incoming CEO of the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Lonza will transition into his new role over Summer 2024.
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One-time gene therapy could improve wet AMD
A Phase I/IIa trial suggests that a subretinal gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) could reduce the need for patients to receive anti-VEGF injections.
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Coherent Raman scattering microscopy: a powerful tool for pharmaceutics
Coherent Raman scattering (CRS) microscopy is a powerful label-free technique that enables high-speed imaging of a sample’s chemical composition. Here, Raman experts Giulio Cerullo and Matteo Negro discuss how technological advances in the field can boost the broad applicability of CRS microscopy, as both an analytical tool for online monitoring…
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Moving towards continuous batch RNA production
Here Thibault Jonckheere, CEO, Exothera discusses how continuous RNA production can set a new benchmark in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Pharmaceutical environmental monitoring market to value $38.1b by 2030
Technological solutions such as real-time monitoring could help expand the pharmaceutical environmental monitoring market up to the next decade, research says.
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Strong growth for Sweden’s pharmaceutical exports
A focus on innovation and high quality is helping Sweden to strengthen its position as a key player in the global life sciences market, SwedenBIO states.
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First-in-class biologic approved for rare lung disease
The biologic therapy offers a novel therapeutic option that targets a new treatment pathway in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
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Drug safety driving pyrogen testing market expansion
A lack of standardised testing methods and subsequent delayed product approvals is limiting growth of the pyrogen testing market, according to a report.
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CHMP meeting highlights: March 2024
At the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)’s March meeting, twelve medicines received positive opinions for marketing authorisations, including a new antibiotic and a novel oral medicine for a rare blood disorder.
