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AveXis name recognition and Zolgensma legacy hook Lilly in Jaguar's $139M series B

With a legacy to build on, Jaguar Gene Therapy picks up big pharma heavyweight Eli Lilly in a series B funding round for three early-stage gene therapy programs.

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Autoimmune biotech Kyverna snags longtime Amgen exec as CMO

James Chung, a longtime Amgen executive who led global clinical development for autoimmune drug Enbrel, has a new gig. He joins Kyverna Therapeutics as chief medical officer as the company sets its sights on the clinic. Chung was most recently head of inflammation and neuroscience in Amgen’s global medical organization and global development leader for Enbrel.

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Feds call halt to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout after 'extremely rare' blood clot cases

After drug regulators on both sides of the Atlantic revealed safety probes into Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. officials have called for an immediate pause to the rollout.

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Sponsored: MyData-TRUST is becoming the undisputed world leader in Data Protection for Health Research

34.4% of worldwide data breaches come from the healthcare sector. Data Protection is no longer just a compliance issue, but a strategic topic. MyData-TRUST was created to support the sector.

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Theseus Pharmaceuticals emerges from stealth with $100M Series B and Ariad veterans at the helm

Theseus Pharmaceuticals, led by a team of ex-Ariad executives, will target treatment-resistant cancers after emerging from stealth mode with $100 million in Series B funding.

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Recursion, targeting cancer, rare disease midstage tests, sets terms for $306M IPO

Recursion Pharmaceuticals has set terms for a major $306 million IPO as the artificial intelligence biotech eyes a $3 billion valuation.

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Microsoft ramps up focus on healthcare AI with $19.7B Nuance acquisition

Microsoft has its head in the clouds—the Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, that is, which will soon get a major boost from the tech giant’s acquisition of Nuance Communications.

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Flagship's Repertoire bags $189M to go after immune targets 

Repertoire Immune Medicines has raised $189 million to advance anti-cancer T-cell therapies through the clinic while expanding its immune response drug discovery platform.

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Gerngross' Adagio starts testing antibody in COVID-19 patients

Tillman Gerngross’ Adagio Therapeutics has begun recruitment in a clinical trial of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody ADG20. The study is assessing the effect of a single dose of ADG20 on patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 and a high risk of disease progression.

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Whitepaper: COVID-19 Survey report: The Lasting Impact on Outsourcing Decisions

How has COVID-19 impacted CRO/CDMO customer (dis)satisfaction and outsourcing decisions for pharma and biotech companies in 2021 and beyond?

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

Whitepaper: Top 5 Benefits of a Cloud ELN

Discover the benefits of a cloud-native ELN that delivers better performance, security, connectivity, total cost of ownership PLUS sub-second search results through even the largest data volumes.

Annual Report: Why do US pharma come to Russia for clinical trials.

Find out why more than 400 clinical trials annually are initiated in Russia by US and EU pharma in the free annual report by OCT Clinical.

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Access this guide for the latest insights into how marketers can use data, technology, and personalized messaging to build vaccine confidence and drive successful immunization efforts.

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Report: New research indicates an accelerated shift to decentralized clinical trials

New research indicates an accelerated adoption of decentralized clinical trials due to COVID-19.

Whitepaper: Roche to pick up GenMark Diagnostics in $1.8B infectious disease testing deal

Roche has inked a $1.8 billion, all-cash deal for GenMark Diagnostics, to acquire its molecular tests designed to screen patient samples for multiple infections simultaneously.

Content Hub: Remarque Systems Resource Hub

Remarque Systems consolidates data, then layers on visualization and automated metrics to generate consistent, actionable data insights in real-time. Click here for more info. 

Whitepaper: Overcoming the hurdles of Real-World Data Access through a federated global network

Those wishing to unlock RWD’s true value must have access to a variety of data sources/types and the technological capabilities to use the data to uncover meaningful insights.

Report: New research indicates an accelerated shift to decentralized clinical trials

New research indicates an accelerated adoption of decentralized clinical trials due to COVID-19.

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.

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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