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First-in-class oral small molecule trial data presented at 2023 ERA Congress
At the 2023 ERA Congress, Chinook Therapeutics revealed Phase I data for its first-in-class oral small molecule LDHA inhibitor.
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Case study: Eliminating contamination with whole genome sequencing
Read this case study to learn how a pharmaceutical company used Accugenix Whole Genome Sequencing for bacterial and fungal ID.
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How effective is nanopore sequencing for fungal identification?
A paper has described a DNA metabarcoding workflow that rapidly characterises fungal microbiota with high taxonomic resolution.
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Could novel robotic oral pill replace traditional injections?
An osteoporosis study has demonstrated a high delivery success rate for a breakthrough technology that converts injections into an oral pill, data from ENDO 2023 showed.
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How can AI be best harnessed for pharmacovigilance data?
A GSK-funded paper on pharmacovigilance stated that the pharma industry needs to harness the properties of data to allow optimal use of AI, otherwise "we will fail to do all we can for patient safety".
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Digitalisation of the clinical trial landscape
UCB Pharma's Chief Medical Officer Iris Loew-Friedrich, shares her perspective on digital innovation in clinical trials plus current challenges in clinical data management and how it could evolve in the future.
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FDA approves off-the-shelf bispecific antibody cancer therapy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first bispecific antibody with a fixed-duration treatment in (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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R&D innovation advancing small molecule innovator CDMO market
Accelerating advancement in research and technology is generating opportunities for biopharma to develop innovative small molecule drugs, a report shows.
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Why is microbiological testing in medical device manufacturing important?
Careful planning during manufacture means accurate microbiology testing methods can be developed, ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices, a paper reports.
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6.1 percent CAGR expected for pharmaceutical sterility testing market
The rising importance of quality and sterility is expected to drive the pharmaceutical sterility testing market in the next decade, a report says.
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UK medicines manufacturing must remain domestic
In a new report by the Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership (MMIP), nine recommendations were put forward to drive medicines manufacturing growth in the UK’s life sciences sector.
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World’s largest lutetium-177 production site opens
The new German facility has Industry 4.0 capabilities and will produce radionuclides to help meet the rising demand for radiopharmaceuticals.
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£2.5b acquisition to boost Novartis’ renal portfolio
As part of its planned £2.5 billion acquisition of Chinook Therapeutics, Novartis will gain access to a targeted biologic for a rare kidney disease.
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Scientific journal: Reduce CNS drug development timelines by up to 40%
CNS drug development is complex, and partnering with an integrated CRO/CDMO can reduce your timelines by up to 40%. Learn more in The Altascientist.
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Novo Nordisk invests €2.1bn in Hillerød manufacturing expansion
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk plans to invest € 2.1bn to expand its production facility north of Copenhagen.
