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World-first approval supports AstraZeneca’s sustainability goals
Approval of the novel tool marks progress for both respiratory disease patients in the UK and reducing the global environmental impact of inhaled medicines.
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Innovative CAR T therapy could deliver in broader therapeutic settings, research suggests
The novel cell therapy utilises a shortened manufacturing process compared to standard production timelines, offering potential for enhanced therapeutic capability.
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New J&J data signals progress in ulcerative colitis treatment landscape
The biologic delivered sustained remission in adults with the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) over the two-year study, results show.
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FDA approves first-of-a-kind gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
With clinical data showing the gene therapy can address large and challenging chronic wounds, the FDA’s decision will help improve quality of life for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) patients.
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New $1.7b Novartis acquisition to advance novel microRNA inhibitor
The merger deal between Novartis AG and Regulus Therapeutics is expected to push forward development of a potential first-in-class kidney disease drug.
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Eli Lilly to lead oligonucleotide therapy development in new collaboration
The partnership between Eli Lilly and Company and Creyon Bio will focus on producing safer, more effective RNA-targeted oligonucleotide therapies with the use of AI technology.
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CHMP meeting highlights – April 2025
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended approval of a variety of new medicines, including several treatments for hereditary and rare conditions.
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Boehringer agrees new partnership to advance first-in-class precision cancer therapies
The collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and Tessellate Bio seeks to address availability of targeted medicines for a cancer type shown to be difficult to treat.
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Antibody treatment demonstrates potential in lupus kidney disease
The findings suggest that the biologic treatment could improve short-term outcomes for patients with lupus nephritis.
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FDA approves novel therapy for chronic skin condition
The US approval could improve outcomes for eligible patients with previously limited options for managing the inflammatory skin condition.
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Eli Lilly releases topline data for new oral GLP-1
Subject to regulatory approval, the small molecule drug could provide a new treatment option for diabetes and obesity, Eli Lilly’s new data suggests.
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From pipettes to processors: how AI Is reshaping pharma’s future
The rise of AI, digital twins, and advanced computational modelling signals a paradigm shift in pharmaceutical R&D. These advances are poised to challenge long-standing methodologies, demanding a workforce capable of navigating an evolving technological landscape. Alistair Henry, UCB’s Chief Scientific Officer, examines how the sector needs to embrace the shift…
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European Commission Alzheimer’s drug approval marks advancement for EU patients
Lecanemab is the only approved Aβ monoclonal antibody that highly binds to and clears toxic protofibrils with high selectivity.
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Innovative approach could improve cancer immunotherapy
A clinical trial is currently investigating the potential of CD40L-enhanced tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cancer therapy in non-small cell lung cancer.
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NICE recommends new combination breast cancer drug
The agency’s recommendation could provide eligible breast cancer patients with a treatment that analysis suggest is to likely to work as well as two medicines already recommended by NICE.
