Partnership to revolutionise RNA production
Under a strategic collaboration eTheRNA immunotherapies and Quantoom Biosciences will develop a novel, scalable RNA production system.
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FDA approves Actemra for emergency use in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
The monoclonal antibody Actemra (tocilizumab) was approved for emergency use in hospitalised paediatric and adult COVID-19 patients based on results from four clinical trials.
Collaboration working to promote health research, development and innovation
A strategic European health research and innovation agenda is being compiled by five industry associations and the European Commission.
EMA human medicines committee meeting highlights, June 2021
Drugs recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee included a gene therapy and two generics, among five others.
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GSK to focus on vaccines and specialty medicines in next decade
In an investor update, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) revealed its plan to promote growth and performance over next ten years.
Additional $12mn to fund further development of Marburg virus vaccine
BARDA has awarded more funding to Public Health Vaccines to support the development of a virally vectored vaccine against Marburg virus infections.
In silico trial successfully replicates human clinical research results
An in silico trial evaluating a flow diverter in the treatment of brain aneurysms simulated the results of three human clinical trials.
Global API market to value $300 billion by 2030
Researchers anticipate the growth of the aging population and rising investment in biologic drugs to promote the expansion of the global active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) market.
UK and Europe approve Adtralza for treating atopic dermatitis
EU and UK regulators have approved Adtralza (tralokinumab), a monoclonal antibody, for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adult patients.
mRNA-based therapeutic cancer vaccine enters Phase II trial
BioNTech is evaluating its investigational therapeutic mRNA-based cancer vaccine, BNT111, in combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab) for the treatment of melanoma.
UK releases implementation plan for developing clinical research delivery
The new implementation plan lays out the steps the UK Government and clinical research community will take to improve research and tackle health inequalities.
Phase I trial of mRNA-based influenza vaccine begins
The trial will assess a monovalent mRNA-based vaccine candidate against seasonal influenza caused by the A/H3N2 strain.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub to be set up in South Africa
A South African consortium will be the first to establish a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub to scale up vaccine production and access.
EU approves Koselugo for treatment of neurofibromatosis and plexiform neurofibromas
The European approval of Koselugo was based on its ability to reduce inoperable plexiform neurofibromas in paediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1.
Real-world evidence confirms Veklury® reduces COVID-19 mortality
New real-world analyses demonstrate Veklury® (remdesivir) reduces mortality and increases likelihood of discharge in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
