Pharma M&A activity up 17 percent year-on-year in H1 of 2020
A new report has highlighted that despite the pandemic, pharma M&A activity rose but deal value fell in the first half of 2020.
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Novel gelatin microcarrier developed to enhance cell production
Researchers who developed the dissolvable microcarrier for large-scale cell production and expansion say it offers higher yield and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods.
NICE recommends Liraglutide for treatment of obesity and non-diabetic hyperglycaemia
Liraglutide (Saxenda) will be offered to adults with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia and a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Common osteoporosis treatments could reduce incidence of COVID-19
Osteoporosis treatments including denosumab, zoledronate and calcium could protect patients against COVID-19, researchers have said.
IDMC recommends modifications to Regeneron COVID-19 antibody trial
The clinical trial testing the REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail should be altered, according to the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC).
FDA publishes list of essential medicines and medical countermeasures
The agency has compiled a list of essential medicines, medical countermeasures and critical inputs, as directed by Trump’s executive order in August.
![Artist's depiction of an ultrapotent COVID-19 vaccine candidate in which 60 pieces of a coronavirus protein (red) decorate nanoparticles (blue and white). The vaccine candidate was designed using methods developed at the UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design. The molecular structure of the vaccine roughly mimics that of a virus, which may account for its enhanced ability to provoke an immune response [Credit: Ian Haydon/ UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design].](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Nanoparticle-covid-19-vaccine-300x278.jpg)
![Artist's depiction of an ultrapotent COVID-19 vaccine candidate in which 60 pieces of a coronavirus protein (red) decorate nanoparticles (blue and white). The vaccine candidate was designed using methods developed at the UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design. The molecular structure of the vaccine roughly mimics that of a virus, which may account for its enhanced ability to provoke an immune response [Credit: Ian Haydon/ UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design].](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Nanoparticle-covid-19-vaccine.jpg)
Highly potent nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine designed using computer
Developers suggest that the potency, stability and manufacturability of the nanoparticle vaccine candidate could enable vaccination against COVID-19 on a global scale.
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Regeneron named top biopharma company to work for
According to Regeneron, it has placed either first or second in the same ranking for the past ten years, making it the most highly ranked company of the decade.
EC approves Zejula (niraparib) as a monotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
The European Commission (EC) has approved Zejula, the first PARP-inhibitor monotherapy approved in the EU for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, regardless of their biomarker status.
Takeda to supply Japan with Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
Takeda will import and distribute 50 million doses of the mRNA-1273 vaccine candidate under an agreement with Moderna and Government of Japan.
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PerkinElmer to acquire Horizon Discovery for $383 Million
PerkinElmer will expand its automated life sciences discovery and applied genomics solutions with the acquisition.
Novel non-opioid postsurgical pain implant launched
Innocoll Holdings Limited has announced the commercial launch of the XARACOLL® (bupivacaine HCI) implant, a non-opioid treatment for acute post-surgical pain for up to 24 hours in adults following open inguinal hernia repair.
FDA approves first-in-human trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The safety and immunogenicity of CORVax12, a novel DNA-encodable COVID-19 vaccine, will be evaluated in 36 healthy volunteers.
COVID-19 is threatening the UK’s medical research prowess, say charities
UK government warned the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the future of UK medical research, as 40 percent of early-career scientists look to leave.
US to receive 300,000 vials of experimental COVID-19 antibody therapy
Eli Lilly will provide the US government with vials of its COVID-19 antibody therapy bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) if the treatment is granted Emergency Use Authorisation.
