As alcohol-related deaths climb, new drugs could curb the urge to drink

A drug developed by Kinnov Therapeutics halved alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers in a mid-stage study.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 27, 2023

Biohaven wants to muscle in on the Ozempic craze with a competing class of drugs

Biohaven and other companies are aiming to develop meds with a different mechanism of action that trim the waistline while building lean tissue.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 20, 2023

Explore the 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. 

By PharmaVoice staff

​​A startling drop in U.S. life expectancy — and how pharma could help turn the tide

The recently observed dip was particularly acute for men, who now live an average of 5.8 fewer years than women.

By Meagan Parrish • Nov. 17, 2023

AstraZeneca showed the pandemic isn’t over for immunocompromised patients. What’s next?

Dr. Paul Moss, a hematology expert in the U.K., conducted a study with AstraZeneca showing the alarming extent to which immunocompromised patients are burdened with COVID-19.

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 16, 2023

A biotech tackles drug discovery with transcription factor know-how

Talus Bio, which developed a platform to map transcription factors, has a lead cancer candidate in the works and consults with other industry players in the complicated biology.

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 15, 2023

The power of genomics-based healthcare remains largely untapped

23andMe co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses ways the industry could integrate genomics into healthcare.

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 15, 2023

Can Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy still deliver on its promise?

For Sarepta — and DMD patients — there’s a lot riding on the treatment’s next steps.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 14, 2023

Humans can’t shake the mosquito threat. Here’s what pharma has in the pipeline.

The arsenal against the world’s deadliest creature is growing and a universal vaccine is in the works.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 13, 2023

Optimizing KOL engagement and technology utilization in 2024

What if your advisory solution was a skillful blend of innovative tech, medical communications specialists, high-touch client service, and a flexible contract?

Nov. 13, 2023

5 of the best paid biopharma CEOs

As revenue growth remained high last year, so did biopharma CEO pay in the U.S.

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 10, 2023

Does BioMarin’s CEO shuffle signal bigger changes ahead?

With its long-time CEO on the way out, the rare disease biotech has seen an activist investor grow its stake.

By Meagan Parrish • Nov. 9, 2023

How pharma leaders talk about ethics in a highly criticized industry

The maze of ethical issues in biopharma can confound even the wiliest executive. How do some leaders get by?

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 9, 2023

What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?

A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.

By Ned Pagliarulo , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 9, 2023

A new delivery method muscling its way into the RNA space

With an AOC platform targeting muscle diseases, Avidity Biosciences hopes to break open the possibilities of RNA.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 8, 2023

An at-home flu vaccine? If approved, it could open the door to more DIY options

A new way to administer vaccines at home could help AstraZeneca reach a wider market for FluMist, the nasal influenza vaccine.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 8, 2023

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki’s vision for changing healthcare as a ‘full-fledged biotech’

23andMe always had bigger aims than at-home genetics testing. In this in-depth interview, the company’s founder explains its foray into pharma, drug R&D, solving cold cases and more.  

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 7, 2023

The thorniest questions facing pharma, according to a leading bioethicist

Bioethics guru Arthur Caplan of NYU gives his outspoken and frank opinion on the industry’s minefield of ethical challenges.

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 6, 2023

PharmaVoice 100s: Entrepreneurs

From biotech startups to a services agency, these entrepreneurs are hedging their bets to offer innovative approaches in patient care.

By Meagan Parrish • Nov. 3, 2023

In a record year for biotech bankruptcy, here are 3 companies that went under

A challenging funding environment and lack of partnering deals have contributed to the market's ongoing troubles.

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 2, 2023

Tools like ChatGPT can personalize clinical trials tech — if companies avoid the pitfalls

From hallucinations to data privacy, pharma looks to iron out the kinks of generative AI.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 1, 2023

What’s next for COVID dark horse Novavax?

Novavax scored a new COVID vaccine go-ahead for the 2023-24 season, but is it the boost the company needs?

By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 30, 2023

The 2023 Red Jacket honorees

This year's inductees to the PharmaVoice 100 "hall of fame" are leaders who have been at the forefront — and will stay at the forefront — of industry change.

By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 27, 2023

Red Jacket: Dr. Jeremy Levin, a transformational leader

A consummate life sciences executive who has led with boldness and devotion, Dr. Jeremy Levin considers himself a participant as well as a leader.

By Michael Gibney • Oct. 27, 2023

Red Jacket: Helen Sabzevari, an immunotherapy pioneer

Precigen’s CEO is pushing for her next therapeutic breakthrough with innovative cell and gene therapy platforms.

By Meagan Parrish • Oct. 27, 2023

Cidara’s J&J-partnered immunotherapy could target flu and cancer

On a roll with promising data, the commercial-stage biotech is leveraging drug-Fc conjugates to aim a new weapon at viral targets.

By Alexandra Pecci • Oct. 26, 2023