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Jan 18, 2023

J&J packs up HIV vaccine after failing phase 3 trial


How 2 biotechs survived 2022’s rocky market—and why their CEOs see success on the horizon


Playing catch-up to Big Pharma, Moderna posts come-from-behind RSV data


Horizon, on victory lap before Amgen buyout, racks up 2nd win in Sjögren's to claim unique double


Irlab's shares plummet 60% after Ipsen-partnered Parkinson's drug flunks phase 2 trial


Phase 2 attrition jumps amid widespread scale-back in overall clinical trial activity: study


JPM23: With preclinical gene writing data on display, Tessera CEO's spirits not dampened by California's wild weather

 

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J&J packs up HIV vaccine after failing phase 3 trial

J&J is packing up a global phase 3 trial of its HIV vaccine after failing to prevent infections compared to placebo. The news comes a year and a half after a different regimen of the vaccine failed a separate phase 2 trial in Africa.
 

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How 2 biotechs survived 2022’s rocky market—and why their CEOs see success on the horizon

After a brutal year of biotechs slashing programs and culling staff, the hottest topic at last week’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference was whether the frosty market is likely to thaw in 2023. But while some companies are counting every dollar, Fierce Biotech caught up with two CEOs about riding the rocky market waves and why they think their biotech is well positioned for the next few years.

Playing catch-up to Big Pharma, Moderna posts come-from-behind RSV data

A top-line readout from COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna for a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine seems to keep pace with leading competitors GSK and Pfizer as the three gear up for what is expected to be a very tight commercial market.

Using real RWD to better understand and engage neuro patients

Traditional real-world data isn’t truly from the real world – it’s from the clinical world, and it’s missing a big part of neuro patients’ stories.

Horizon, on victory lap before Amgen buyout, racks up 2nd win in Sjögren's to claim unique double

Horizon Therapeutics has chalked up another win for its CD40 drug candidate dazodalibep, linking the molecule to improved outcomes in a second Sjögren’s syndrome study before it sells up to Amgen in a $28 billion deal.

Irlab's shares plummet 60% after Ipsen-partnered Parkinson's drug flunks phase 2 trial

Irlab’s shares have cratered after the Swedish biotech reported that its Ipsen-partnered Parkinson’s therapy mesdopetam failed to reduce involuntary body movements in a phase 2b trial.

Phase 2 attrition jumps amid widespread scale-back in overall clinical trial activity: study

The wave of pipeline prioritization initiatives implemented last year has shown up in the data, with Phesi tracking a jump in terminations of phase 2 clinical trials and a fall in activity in certain major therapeutic areas.

JPM23: With preclinical gene writing data on display, Tessera CEO's spirits not dampened by California's wild weather

Experiments in mice, primates and human cells showed that Tessera's technology could edit and engineer genes to restore enzyme function, produce healthy hemoglobin and create CAR T cells. For their next trick, they'll do it all without ever removing cells from the body.

JPM23: Ipsen CEO happy to take on Big Pharma in rare diseases but says gene therapy is rife with risk

With a recent acquisition, Ipsen joined a growing list of drugmakers doubling down in rare diseases. Despite increasing Big Pharma investments in the area, Ipsen CEO David Loew believes his company can hold its own as a midsize player. But there's one field he doesn't want to enter just yet.

JPM23: Big data, staffing shortages and M&A slowdowns, oh my! The trends at the top of medtech execs' minds

In interviews with Fierce Medtech during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco last week, leaders from several medtech companies shared the industry trends they’re keeping an eye on in 2023 and beyond.

Danny Trejo stars in 'fake' movie to promote Safe Pharmacy's 'bad medicine' campaign

Safe Pharmacy has released its first PSA aimed at counterfeit medication.

Providers press CMS to finalize prior authorization reforms to alleviate major administrative burdens

CMS leadership held a roundtable with providers Tuesday aimed at getting feedback on proposed reforms to prior authorization, including new measures to adopt electronic processes.

Bayer bolsters radiology division with Blackford AI acquisition

After collaborating with the developer of artificial intelligence-powered medical imaging programs for just over two years, Bayer has sealed the deal to acquire Blackford Analysis.
 
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