Biotech
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A sickle cell cure exists. But patients need more than just gene therapy.
Almost a year after two historic approvals, Pfizer is pulling a sickle cell disease treatment from the market, and the outlook for patients feels shakier.
By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 1, 2024 -
PharmaVoice 100
2024 PharmaVoice 100s: Cancer Care Visionaries
Leaders who envision a world without cancer through oncology innovation.
By Michael Gibney • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Trendline
Commercialization, marketing and social media
As the pharma industry stares down a historic patent cliff, macroeconomic headwinds and challenging R&D costs for increasingly complex medicines, nailing the launch of new medicines has become increasingly critical.
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PharmaVoice 100
2024 PharmaVoice 100s: Cell and Gene Therapy Pioneers
Leaders molding the cutting-edge cell and gene therapy field into tomorrow's cures.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 30, 2024 -
PharmaVoice 100
2024 PharmaVoice 100s: Rare Disease Warriors
Pharma pros driving drug development and access for patients with high unmet needs.
By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Q&A
How AZ’s respiratory wins are ramping up for a bigger prize in COPD
As AstraZeneca builds up indications for Fasenra, an ongoing trial will determine whether the respiratory drug can make up for past stumbles in COPD.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 29, 2024 -
On the front lines of the superbug war, new treatments can’t arrive soon enough
As antimicrobial resistance rises, researchers are running out of time to fight each new wave of superbugs. And the funding isn’t enough.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 28, 2024 -
J&J’s comeback kid Spravato heads for blockbuster status
After a slow start, the novel esketamine nasal spray for depression is now J&J’s fastest-growing medication.
By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Why pharma megamergers may become a relic of the past
Despite pent up M&A demand, FTC scrutiny has had a chilling effect on pharma’s appetite for striking major deals.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 24, 2024 -
PharmaVoice 100
2024 PharmaVoice 100s: Biotech Pathfinders
Leaders solving biology's toughest puzzles and driving innovation forward.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Wave sees RNA editing validation in early trial results
The results provide the first clinical evidence of RNA editing, a burgeoning field that's drawn interest from biotechs and pharmaceutical companies alike.
By Ben Fidler , Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
As new Alzheimer’s biomarkers come into play, here’s where the money is going
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation has its finger on the pulse of diagnostics to add precision to the next wave of therapies.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 17, 2024 -
PharmaVoice 100
2024 PharmaVoice 100s: Trailblazers
Industry leaders charting new paths in science and business.
By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 16, 2024 -
AlphaFold’s Nobel Prize is ‘the dawn of a new era’ in mapping drug development potential
A Nobel Prize in chemistry for Google’s DeepMind protein-structure mapping is the tip of the iceberg for advances in drug discovery and development.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 15, 2024 -
BMS’ next act for Cobenfy — and other highs and lows in Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s space is booming, from a new use for a schizophrenia drug to discovered pathways linked to the disease — but there’s been stumbles too.
By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Regeneron takes the long-haul approach to oncology, stumbles and all
Although Regeneron has been playing catch-up in the oncology field for years, a pipeline built on next-wave promises could push the boundaries.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 10, 2024 -
As AI transforms drug development, biotechs might not need as much Big Pharma support
Small biotechs are making gains with AI drug development, and their advantages may help some push ahead without Big Pharma.
By Amy Baxter • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Novo’s GLP-1 Wegovy could improve heart health for millions more than previously thought, AI study finds
Through real-world data, an AI company found that popular weight loss drugs could be a preventive measure for patients at risk of heart attack and stroke.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 7, 2024 -
An Alzheimer’s drugmaker is accused of data ‘manipulation.’ Should its trials be stopped?
Cassava Sciences’ beleaguered investigational Alzheimer’s therapy is in two phase 3 studies.
By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Flu vaccination rates are falling despite record child deaths. Can innovation save the day?
As respiratory disease season approaches, experts are concerned about vaccination rates — but the industry is churning out new solutions to help.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Kailera Therapeutics emerges from stealth with $400M for obesity drugs
The official launch comes five months after a filing indicated major investors such as Atlas Venture and Bain Capital were backing the biotech, then named “Hercules CM NewCo.”
By Gwendolyn Wu • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Top pharma and biotech conferences 2025
Mark your calendars for the most important industry conferences in 2025.
By Michael Gibney • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Q&A
California is a life sciences leader. Joe Panetta has been one of its most vocal advocates.
The president and CEO of Biocom California discusses the state’s strengths and weaknesses, current and emerging hubs, and the industry’s future.
By Alexandra Pecci • Oct. 1, 2024 -
After scoring a first for an off-the-shelf T cell therapy, can Atara maintain momentum?
The company’s allogeneic therapy was OK’d in the EU and could become the first of its kind approved by the FDA in January — while eyeing the next frontier.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Behind the rise of BMS’ Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia drug in decades
The FDA OK for KarXT, now known as Cobenfy, demonstrates Bristol Myers Squibb’s dealmaking prowess and marks a turning point for a new generation of treatments.
By Kelly Bilodeau • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Q&A
Roivant’s magic trick: Finding the ‘weird-shaped’ pieces around Big Pharma’s cookie cutters
Roivant CEO Matt Gline leads the company on a unique path by placing bets on misfit drugs and technologies — and it’s working.
By Michael Gibney • Sept. 26, 2024