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    Profile

    Behind a big-name rare disease biotech, an exec draws from personal experience

    The personal impact of rare disease has shaped Gianluca Pirozzi, a senior vice president at AstraZeneca’s Alexion, as a parent and drug developer.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Behind the breakthrough cancer therapy that just won a historic FDA nod

    The first-of-its-kind TIL therapy for solid tumors developed by Iovance Biotherapeutics won FDA approval last week.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 21, 2024
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    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
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    Kite’s next-gen CAR-T aims include quicker production and more disease targets

    While buzz builds around “off the shelf” CAR-T cell therapies, Kite is staying competitive with a shorter manufacturing turnaround and a focus on broadening applications.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 20, 2024
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    ‘Hey, AI: Is Zoloft effective for me?’ Tech’s foray into predictive prescribing

    Researchers are unleashing the powers of AI for precision medicine, drug development and more.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 15, 2024
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    ‘I wish I could see the end of the day’ — a Pfizer exec on the fight for health equity

    The pharma giant’s leader of a collective devoted to health equity discusses how companies can put their money where their mouth is to reach communities in need.

    By Feb. 14, 2024
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    These 4 drugs had tons of promise — and they flopped. What happened?

    No amount of excitement can prevent failures stemming from safety, efficacy, cost and other speed bumps along the way.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 13, 2024
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    Tonix closes in on the first new fibromyalgia drug in more than a decade

    In addition to the chronic disease, the non-opioid drug may have applications in other painful conditions.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 29, 2024
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    ‘1 plus 1 equals 3’ — the co-CEO model in pharma

    Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ co-founders and co-CEOs Josh Cohen and Justin Klee explain their approach to dual leadership and why it can be a good fit in life sciences.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
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    King’s prostate surgery puts spotlight on men’s health — and new cancer treatments on the way

    The publicly announced procedure has highlighted one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers among men, and the treatments being developed to combat it.

    By Jan. 25, 2024
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    The biggest questions hanging over pharma in 2024

    Key trends on the horizon in the life sciences this year.

    By Jan. 25, 2024
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    Breast cancer tops list of most studied diseases

    The most studied diseases last year included three types of cancer as research into COVID-19 fell sharply in the post-pandemic era.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Controversial challenge trials offer unparalleled innovation — with ethical bumps

    Demand for infectious disease treatments is projected to grow and challenge trials, when done right, could speed drug development.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 22, 2024
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    Five years after closing the Shire deal, Takeda is ready to harvest from its latest reinvention

    Amid criticisms of Takeda’s megamerger, the company’s CSO said it has built a pipeline that will deliver.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
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    An enduring COVID mystery: Why some do fine and others die

    The infectious disease market could be shifting toward a future not only focused on the microbe, but on the unique genetic attributes of the host.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Pharma takes a gut check of microbiome drugs

    On the heels of two FDA approvals for microbiome-based therapies, interest in the space is gaining steam.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Opinion

    Pharma execs sound off on trends and policies they’re tracking in 2024

    From regulatory concerns to leadership skills, pharma leaders at JPM shared how they’re approaching the coming year.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    Opinion // Year in Preview

    PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: What’s next in drug innovation and clinical trials

    As advanced therapies and patient perspectives strengthen their foothold in R&D, pharma is poised to deliver impactful treatments in record time.

    By Jan. 11, 2024
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    Regulatory twists and turns are coming for biopharma in 2024

    New FDA requirements and the IRA will create complexity in the coming year. Here’s how the industry can navigate the changes.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 8, 2024
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    How J&J is tackling a ‘secondary pandemic’ in the Black community

    J&J is leading a grassroots effort to improve mental health access and care.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Alzheimer’s research is hot, but successful patient recruitment will determine its future

    Key strategies for bringing more patients into the clinical trial fold.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 4, 2024
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    10 of our most read articles in 2023

    A presidential candidate, a changing biotech market and an enduring murder mystery — here are PharmaVoice’s most-read articles this year.

    By Dec. 22, 2023
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

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    Deep Dive

    As ALS research booms, one treatment center finds itself in the spotlight

    The Healey center is at the front of ALS research and care, earning acclaim from patients, doctors and scientists. Still, the complexities of the disease and of drug development have brought hard-felt losses.

    By Jacob Bell • Dec. 22, 2023
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    What are pharma’s next blockbusters?

    In a shifting market focused on targeted therapeutics, drugs that generate big profits are still a priority.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 20, 2023
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    5 noteworthy pharma AI investments in 2023

    The last year showed how some of the world’s biggest pharma companies are leveraging AI tech.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Babson gets one step closer to delivering on Theranos-like blood testing

    A recent FDA clearance could pave the way to pin-prick blood tests at local pharmacies and potentially one day, clinical trials.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 18, 2023