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Lilly cancer R&D chief Bilenker quits, handing reins to deputy

Eli Lilly’s cancer R&D chief Josh Bilenker, M.D., is hitting the exit. His departure comes two years after the Big Pharma ponied up $8 billion for Bilenker’s startup, Loxo Oncology, and one year after it combined the oncology team at Lilly Research Laboratories with the Loxo team—and put Bilenker and two other Loxo executives in charge.

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Concert dumps schizophrenia drug CTP-692 after failing phase 2

A phase 2 clinical trial of Concert Pharmaceuticals’ CTP-692 in schizophrenia patients has missed its primary endpoint. The setback led Concert to stop development of the deuterated form of D-serine and focus on a phase 3 treatment for a form of hair loss. 

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Gilead Sciences pens early-stage HIV vaccine pact with Gritstone Oncology

Initially known as a machine learning biotech focused on cancer, Gritstone Oncology has been broadening its scope to include a very early look at treatments for COVID-19 and, now, another infectious disease.

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In Partnership: Meeting the commercialization challenge of a surging gene and cell therapy market

Undaunted by the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed on the world the expected surge of cell and gene therapies already in the pipeline and on the horizon will continue to materialize, and with them the complexity of riding that wave of innovation.

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Horizon inks $3B deal to buy AstraZeneca spinout Viela for autoimmune drugs

Horizon Therapeutics has struck a $3 billion deal to buy AstraZeneca spinout Viela Bio. The takeover will give Horizon a clutch of clinical-phase autoimmune and inflammatory disease drug candidates, R&D capabilities and an approved monoclonal antibody.

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Takeda GI veteran Parikh takes charge at 'molecular machines' biotech MOMA Therapeutics

After breaking cover last April to go after a whole new class of medicine, Third Rock Ventures' MOMA Therapeutics has grabbed a new chief to take the helm.

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Vanderbilt scientists outsmart an 'undruggable' cancer-driving gene with engineered mutations

Scientists at Vanderbilt University have developed a novel way to disrupt the oncogene MYC by genetically modifying it so it cannot interact with the protein HCF1. The method, developed in Burkitt lymphoma cells, caused tumors to rapidly shrink in mouse models.

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FDA approves Medtronic's diamond-laden heart ablation catheter

The FDA approved Medtronic’s DiamondTemp irrigated ablation catheter, designed to treat patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation that has not responded to drug therapies.

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Innovative cell lines and early process development are critical to generate a high producing cell lines alongside a USP strategy to meet high quality standards.

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Executive Summary: Manufacturing Strategies to Effectively Industrialize Autologous Cell Therapies

Autologous cell therapies have seen propelled growth since 2017, with the spotlight on the first FDA approval of a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapy, Kymriah® (tisagenlecleucel), for the treatment of relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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eBrief: Drug Product Process Development: Ensuring a Consistent, High-quality Biologic

Learn about drug product process development challenges and risks, the difference between innovator and biosimilar drug product process development, and more during the drug product process development phase.

Whitepaper: Achieving a Successful Drug Product Technology Transfer

Get insights on key considerations for a successful tech transfer process for manufacturing a biologic drug product, including a case study on overcoming challenges in a process transfer for a sterile diluent.

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In a BioPharma Dive industry survey, planning and forecasting were identified as top concerns for trial sponsors. In response to this need, the CSM team at Catalent has developed a methodology for identifying, evaluating, and proactively managing the inherent risks involved in clinical trial supply chain management.

eBook: Expecting the Unexpected: Strategies for Efficient Clinical Supply Management and Forecasting

Learn how to drive excellence within the forecasting process and utilize forecasting throughout the clinical study to better plan clinical supply budgets and project timelines. Explore how to identify potential supply-related issues before they can negatively impact your study.

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