Research & Development: Page 6
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As weight loss booms, drugmakers look for an edge with oral options
Supply of GLP-1 medications falls well short of demand, and oral versions of the drugs loom over Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s dominance.
By Amy Baxter • May 28, 2024 -
Where competition is heating up in pharma
The stage is set for potential blockbuster-level showdowns targeting these three indications.
By Meagan Parrish • May 24, 2024 -
Trendline
Oncology
As investments in cancer R&D stay high, waves of innovative new treatments are on the horizon.
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After Vyvanse patent loss, Takeda’s neuroscience division looks to enter a new era
Heather Dean discusses the company’s neuroscience pipeline in epilepsy and narcolepsy and moving from a mass market to a rare disease mentality.
By Alexandra Pecci • May 21, 2024 -
3 up-and-coming US biotech hotspots
These three U.S. cities are putting themselves on the biotech map as unsung hubs of the industry.
By Alexandra Pecci • May 21, 2024 -
Execs from Bayer, Kite and Orca sound off on their launch strategies for cell and gene therapies
Planning early, staying nimble and approaching commercialization as a team sport should be top priorities, the leaders said.
By Amy Baxter • May 20, 2024 -
Why AlphaFold 3 is stirring up so much buzz in pharma
The “Nobel Prize-worthy invention” could be worth hundreds of billions commercially — and have a deep impact on drug R&D.
By Kelly Bilodeau • May 20, 2024 -
Why H5N1 has scientists and regulators on edge
While the H5N1 threat to humans is still low, the recent influenza outbreak in cattle is presenting strange and challenging hurdles for containment.
By Meagan Parrish • May 17, 2024 -
Investors put $400M into biotech licensing obesity drugs from China
The biotech, tentatively named Hercules CM Newco, has rights to three incretin drugs discovered by Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, two of which are in clinical testing.
By Gwendolyn Wu • May 16, 2024 -
5 trends impacting drug spend in the U.S.
Key factors changing how much Americans spend on prescriptions.
By Kelly Bilodeau • May 13, 2024 -
Sponsored by SmartLabs
Thinking inside the box: How SmartLabs is transforming laboratories for modern science and accelerating innovation
SmartLabs offers the first integrated platform combining re-configurable lab infrastructure, operations and scientific expertise.
May 13, 2024 -
Q&A
The Enhertu effect: Daiichi’s plan to build on the success of its crown jewel
The CEO of Daiichi Sankyo’s American business explains why it could be poised to become a “top 10” cancer company.
By Meagan Parrish • May 10, 2024 -
Lilly’s donanemab will face an Alzheimer’s adcomm in June, setting the stage for a Leqembi showdown
The FDA announced a June advisory committee date, potentially introducing a new Alzheimer’s treatment to compete with Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi.
By Michael Gibney • May 9, 2024 -
Opinion
The judicial microscope on abortion meds puts FDA and industry in a precarious spot
The recent SCOTUS case involving mifepristone exposes the risk of drug safety determinations by judicial fiat.
By Meg Alexander • May 9, 2024 -
Q&A
AZ oncology chief says AI can help solve cancer’s ‘ZIP code lottery’ as health disparities persist
Partnerships have been key to building the company’s AI capabilities and patient-focused R&D, said AstraZeneca’s head of U.S. oncology.
By Michael Gibney • May 8, 2024 -
Using the body as ‘a bioreactor’ — a regenerative medicine expert on where the field is headed
The director of the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine believes the industry is “turning a corner.”
By Alexandra Pecci • May 7, 2024 -
FDA’s new diagnostic rules draw pharma criticism
Tests frequently used in clinical trials will soon be regulated like medical devices — with some exceptions.
By Amy Baxter • May 6, 2024 -
Takeover target? Activist investor believes Novavax tech would be in ‘better hands’ with Big Pharma
With its next earnings report looming, pushback from an investor is adding pressure on Novavax to boost performance.
By Meagan Parrish • May 3, 2024 -
As AI proliferates in pharma, regulators look to catch up in clinical trials
The FDA’s newly launched Center for Clinical Trial Innovation potentially opens the door for more efficient and expanded AI use, but leaves pharmas wanting more guidance.
By Amy Baxter • May 1, 2024 -
Profile
Now a biopharma powerhouse, Vertex’s R&D bedrock could deliver tomorrow’s blockbusters
From its landmark CRISPR approval to its potential breakthrough drug for pain, Vertex’s development approach, led by chief scientific officer Dr. David Altshuler, is paying off.
By Michael Gibney • April 30, 2024 -
4 offbeat biotechs making a splash in the life sciences
From resurrecting an extinct species to improving regenerative medicines with plant-based materials, these biotechs are on the leading edge of science.
By Alexandra Pecci • April 30, 2024 -
As BMS announces major cuts, its Karuna deal looks poised to drive growth
The company's schizophrenia drug picked up in its $14 billion acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics recently generated positive long-term data from its phase 3 program.
By Kelly Bilodeau • April 29, 2024 -
Q&A
How a biotech exec is leveraging Big Pharma lessons to advance tRNA
Michelle Werner shares how the lessons from her resume — and personal experience — are driving her work with novel therapeutics.
By Amy Baxter • April 29, 2024 -
Q&A
Neuroscience has entered a new era. Now it’s time for a ‘moonshot’ approach.
Dr. Jeremy Levin, CEO of Ovid Therapeutics, explains how scientific advances have converged to create a new era of drug development potential.
By Meagan Parrish • April 26, 2024 -
Q&A
AbbVie and Regenxbio’s ‘multibillion-dollar opportunity’ in vision loss gene therapy
After a successful mid-stage study, the companies aim to upend traditional wet AMD treatments with a one-time gene therapy.
By Amy Baxter • April 24, 2024 -
Inside J&J’s strategy to de-gender clinical trials
Mark Wildgust, vice president of global medical affairs for J&J's oncology division, shares strategies for making clinical trials gender- and trans-inclusive.
By Alexandra Pecci • April 23, 2024