BeiGene’s hematology CMO jumps to Prelude
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Sanofi, scarred by Roche scrap, hits goal in once-weekly hemophilia A trial and plots race to regulators

Sanofi is fighting back against Roche in the hemophilia A market. Having seen Hemlibra eat into sales of its long-acting factor VIII (FVIII) therapy, Sanofi has now posted positive phase 3 data on its once-weekly successor, positioning the French pharma and partner Sobi to start filing for approvals.

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J&J's long-acting injectable push barrels forward as it adds 2nd large molecule to Midatech pact

Johnson & Johnson is tightening its ties to Midatech, adding a second experimental large molecule to a collaboration that is using technology from inkjet printers to create long-acting injectable medicines.   

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BeiGene's hematology CMO jumps to steer pipeline changes at Prelude

Prelude Therapeutics will focus its clinical-stage development efforts on two key phase 1 drugs. The biotech also poached ex-BeiGene hematology chief medical officer Jane Huang, M.D.

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Twist's antibodies to wind up with Kriya's AAV gene therapies in new pact

Twist Bioscience will discover new antibodies that could eventually be delivered using Kriya Therapeutics' gene therapies to treat various cancers.

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Enough with data collection, FDA needs diversity policies to boost representation in clinical trials: report

Life science consulting firm Trinity Life Sciences is calling on the FDA to implement minimum representation requirements for clinical trials to help boost diversity in studies. 

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India's hesitance to condemn Russia puts the country's pharma industry in compromising position

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put India in a compromising position. As India is under increasing pressure from the west to condemn Russia, the country’s booming pharma industry also has come under scrutiny. Many pharma companies in India do extensive business with both Russia and Ukraine.

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Inspirata's pathology software nets FDA clearance for use with multiple slide scanners

According to Inspirata, a more open, scanner-agnostic platform can permit pathology laboratories to select the best hardware that suits their needs.

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AbbVie, Alvotech settle Humira patent and trade secrets disputes, teeing up another biosim rollout next year

Under the deal, Alvotech could launch its Humira copycat as early as next summer. AbbVie will grant Alvotech a license to its Humira-related patents in the U.S., which take effect on July 1, 2023. Alvotech is on deck to pay royalties to AbbVie and it “acknowledges the validity and enforceability of the licensed patents,” AbbVie said in a release. 

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Saluda's spinal cord stimulation system scores FDA approval for chronic pain

The latest candidate in the search for opioid-free pain relief comes from Saluda Medical and uses spinal cord stimulation rather than prescription medication to lessen the effects of intractable pain in the trunk and limbs.

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That key Gilead breast cancer readout? Try 2024, and don't get your hopes up: analyst

Gilead Sciences just tipped off what sounded like mixed results for Trodelvy, the cornerstone of the Big Biotech’s oncology ambitions. Now, one analyst suggests investors continue to keep their expectations low for the key expansion opportunity⁠—at least for now.

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Congress to grant 5-month extension for pandemic telehealth flexibilities with omnibus bill

The House presented a sweeping funding package early Wednesday morning that includes a five-month extension for telehealth flexibilities introduced during the pandemic.

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