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As J&J eyes approval for its one-shot COVID-19 vax, it sends off phase 3 data for a swift WHO listing

Johnson & Johnson has sent off its phase 3 data package to the World Health Organization for its one-and-done COVID-19 vaccine shot just a few weeks after showing off its efficacy.

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Big Pharma-backed antibiotic R&D fund lands another $140M, bringing total haul above $1B

The AMR Action Fund has raised another $140 million to support antibiotic development. The cash adds to the almost $1 billion committed by around 20 biopharma companies, giving the fund the means to work toward its goal of helping up to four antibiotics to market by the end of the decade. 

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No SPAC slack as more shell companies targeting biotech buys hit Wall Street

The SPAC attack is not abating. This week alone, Foresite Capital’s second special purpose acquisition company raised $175 million in its IPO, while two other biotech SPACs—European Biotech Acquisition and Frontier Acquisition—filed to raise a total of $300 million in their Nasdaq debuts.

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In conversation with John Leonard, CEO of Intellia

Intellia CEO John Leonard discusses his journey from Abbott and AbbVie to a gene editing biotech and where he sees the field going in the near future.

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Immunocore gets FDA breakthrough nod for eye melanoma drug ahead of planned Q3 filing

Immunocore has received FDA breakthrough-therapy designation for tebentafusp in unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma. The British biotech snagged the status ahead of a planned filing for FDA approval in the third quarter.

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FDA approves patient-specific, 3D-printed ankle bone implant

The FDA has approved its first 3D-printed metal implant designed to replace the main bone in the ankle joint connecting the leg to the foot.

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Precision's one-time gene editing treatment lowers cholesterol in monkeys for 3 years

Precision BioSciences' gene editing technique produced a stable lowering of PCSK9 protein and LDL cholesterol in nonhuman primates for three years, according to a study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers. The company is developing the one-time treatment as an alternative to drug treatments for familial hypercholesterolemia.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Takeda's CMV drug win; Merck and Eisai's kidney cancer showing; Botox rival Jeuveau's settlement

Takeda shared details on its maribavir trial win in refractory cytomegalovirus infection. Merck and Eisai's Keytruda-Lenvima combo looks to have the best front-line kidney cancer data, at least in one analyst's eyes. The botulinum toxin legal fight has ended with a settlement. And more.

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Chutes & Ladders—Zimmer Biomet calls on Medtronic vet Jamali to lead spinout

Zimmer Biomet tagged a new chief executive for its upcoming spinout. Moncef Slaoui is joining Centessa Pharmaceuticals as chief scientific officer. Affinia bagged two additions to its R&D team.

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Resources

Infographic: Reducing COGs of gene therapy

There has been much progress in moving potentially life-saving gene therapies to the market, but they are extremely costly to produce.

Content Hub: How to improve the virtual work you do every day

We enable virtual work — offering over-time sessions where participants are more focused, insights are more diverse and business goals are met.

eBook: Your Path to Virtualization: Eight parameters to accelerate and optimize your technology strategy

8 parameters to optimize your “Path to Virtualization” across site- and patient-centric capabilities in this Sponsor Edition eBook.

Whitepaper: Navigating the Digital Transformation Journey

Uncover the real impact of “digital transformation” with practical advice to help you plan your own transformative journey to a harmonized digital ecosystem.

Whitepaper: A Single Source of Truth: Acorn AI's Commercial Data Model

Acorn AI has developed a flexible and scalable Commercial Data Model that provides pharmaceutical companies with the data-driven insights required to respond to the industry’s ever-changing landscape. Download the whitepaper to learn how Acorn AI’s intuitive data model enables launch success and more. 

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Content Hub: Access resources to guide your molecule from lab to clinic

It’s an exciting time to pioneer what could be a life-changing medicine. Clear the path to the clinic with pro tips and expert insights from industry leaders.

Content Hub: Emerging Biotech Resource Center

A one-stop hub for Cytiva resources to support process development and manufacturing of your novel molecule

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.

Research: Premier Research Resource Hub

Browse the latest learnings and insights from our clinical development professionals.

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.

Whitepaper: The Art of Recognizing Clinical Supply Risk Factors

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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