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Mar 2, 2023

FDA advisers support efficacy and safety of GSK's RSV vaccine with more confidence than Pfizer rival


Roche sues Biogen over royalties related to multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri


FDA nixed Neuralink’s request to begin human trial of brain implants last year: Reuters


Novo Nordisk recruits new staff, lays off others as US R&D consolidated in Boston


AstraZeneca, Merck's Lynparza to face FDA panel in prostate cancer bid as PARP scrutiny escalates

 

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FDA advisers support efficacy and safety of GSK's RSV vaccine with more confidence than Pfizer rival

FDA advisers endorsed the safety and efficacy of GSK's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine in older adults. But advisers expressed concerns with some safety signals and the lack of long-term data.
 

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Roche sues Biogen over royalties related to multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri

In 2018, Roche's patents protecting a method for manufacturing antibodies finally expired. But the company is still trying to collect the last bit of royalties that it believes are due. Tuesday, Roche filed suit against Biogen, claiming that it is owed royalties on sales of Biogen’s multiple sclerosis blockbuster Tysabri.

FDA nixed Neuralink's request to begin human trial of brain implants last year: Reuters

Elon Musk said in November that Neuralink was mere months away from beginning in-human trials of its brain implant—a timeline that has now been cast into doubt.

Novo Nordisk recruits new staff, lays off others as US R&D consolidated in Boston

In another sign that Boston continues to wear the U.S. biotech crown, Novo Nordisk will expand its R&D presence in the area at the expense of its Indianapolis and Seattle facilities.

AstraZeneca, Merck's Lynparza to face FDA panel in prostate cancer bid as PARP scrutiny escalates

After several market withdrawals, the FDA’s scrutiny around the PARP inhibitor class of cancer drugs doesn't seem to be abating. The agency will gather an advisory committee to review AstraZeneca and Merck & Co.’s application for Lynparza in prostate cancer.

Surgalign sells off spinal implant product lines for $17M amid attempt to slash spending

In line with the plan it laid out last fall to curb spending and cut costs in 2023, Surgalign is doing some spring cleaning.

Flamingo folds Dynacure into its flamboyance to wade through biotech markets together

Flamingo Therapeutics is standing on one leg no more, as Dynacure folds into the biotech in a merger agreement that will see the combined company work on RNA-targeted oncology therapies.

Bigfoot Biomedical expands footprint of connected diabetes system with FDA nod for Android app

Bigfoot Biomedical is aiming to leave even bigger tracks across the diabetes management tech landscape.

MorphoSys, once a discovery powerhouse, exits preclinical R&D, lays off staff to focus cash on clinic

MorphoSys’ preclinical team has paid the price for its commercial failures. The biotech, once an engine of innovation for Big Pharma, is stopping all preclinical work and laying off 17% of its staff to throw all its resources behind mid- to late-stage oncology programs.

Merck KGaA, Haleon warn of more inflation challenges in 2023

While 2022 was a doozy for many in the biopharma industry, 2023 isn’t looking any easier, forcing drugmakers to adapt to enduring challenges including inflation, COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine.
 
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