Next drug patent cliff to challenge Big Pharma strategy
While the pharmaceutical market is expected to witness strong pricing competition, there is also significant opportunity for biotech companies, research says.
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Gene therapy could improve genetic deafness
The study represents the first time the injectable gene therapy has been evaluated in teenagers and adults.
Sandoz breaks ground on new European biosimilar plant
The new investment will help Sandoz to expand its European biosimilar manufacturing capacity and ensure reliable and sustainable supply in the region.
Novel pre-filled autoinjector receives EU approval
The EU authorisation offers a new treatment option for acromegaly, providing effective disease control and enabling convenient self-administration.
AbbVie immunology deal to advance potential first-in-class therapy
The new acquisition, worth up to $2.1 billion, gives AbbVie rights to a potential first-in-class drug for B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases.
Gilead partners to advance novel oral oncology drug
The deal between Gilead Sciences and Kymera Therapeutics could lead to development of safer and more effective cancer treatments.
Radioligand therapy could address multiple cancer types
The investigational dual-targeting treatment provided strong and durable delivery to tumours, allowing for a high dose of targeted radiation, early results show.
iPSC-CAR-NK cell therapy exhibits autoimmune potential
The genetically edited allogeneic product could serve as an immune-modulatory therapy for severe autoimmune diseases, data suggests.
Life sciences a “priority sector” in UK Industrial Strategy
The new UK strategy represents a milestone for enhancing international competitiveness and puts into motion the upcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan.
Regulatory shift signals potential change for future CGT sector
The cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector must maintain its scientific rigor despite recent changes to US policy and market conditions, says key industry body.
Novel method could optimise beta-blocker synthesis
The proposed synthesis system offers potential for scalable production of β-blockers, new research suggests.
NICE concludes decision for two Alzheimer’s treatments
The committee’s final draft guidance cited high-cost as a key reason for its negative opinion of the Alzheimer’s drugs, developed by Biogen and Eisai.
Eli Lilly genetic medicine acquisition to address cardiovascular risk
The agreement between Eli Lilly and Company and Verve Therapeutics could lead the way to single treatments that provide a long-term reduction of cardiovascular risk factors.
Enhancing chromatographic protein purification with light
The method offers an alternative approach for efficient control in affinity chromatography as a separation technique, researchers propose.
UCB commits major US biologics manufacturing investment
The investment will support the company’s long-term vision for its future manufacturing capacity and medicine pipeline.
