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Jun 21, 2024

New EHA data reveal how badly Gilead's $4.9B bet on CD47 imploded 


Kansas AG accuses Pfizer of misrepresenting COVID vaccine, hiding safety risks in lawsuit


SPECIAL REPORT—Big Pharma's 10 highest-paid CEOs of 2023 


FDA halts trial of BioNTech-MediLink ADC over 'significant risk of illness'


Kyverna's CAR-T relapse in lupus dents autoimmune hopes amid biotech gold rush


Merck gets shot in the arm with FDA approval for first pneumococcal vaccine designed for adults


FDA joins international push for transparency in AI development 

 

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New EHA data reveal how badly Gilead's $4.9B bet on CD47 imploded

New data presented at 2024’s European Hematology Association meeting show how Gilead's bet on its now-abandoned CD47 drug magrolimab failed to deliver left and right.
 

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Kansas AG accuses Pfizer of misrepresenting COVID vaccine, hiding safety risks in lawsuit

Following a similar move by Texas, Kansas Attorney General is accusing Pfizer of "misrepresenting" its vaccine's safety and efficacy in a 179-page civil suit seeking unspecified damages.

Big Pharma's 10 highest-paid CEOs of 2023

After a period of leadership transition for many of the world's top drugmakers in recent years, the industry's CEO pay rankings appear to be returning to a state of equilibrium.

FDA halts trial of BioNTech-MediLink ADC over 'significant risk of illness'

The FDA has slammed the brakes on MediLink Therapeutics’ trial of a BioNTech-partnered antibody-drug conjugate over the risk of “unreasonable and significant risk of illness or injuries.”

Kyverna's CAR-T relapse in lupus dents autoimmune hopes amid biotech gold rush

The “remarkable” success of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in lupus has led to a gold rush as cell therapy companies shift their focus from oncology to immunology. But a new relapse in a clinical trial may dim the strategy’s glow, at least in the eyes of investors. 

Merck gets shot in the arm with FDA approval for first pneumococcal vaccine designed for adults

The FDA has approved the world’s first pneumococcal disease vaccine designed for adults, signing off on Merck’s Capvaxive (formerly V116) and positioning it to become the primary shot used by seniors to protect against the bacterial infection.

FDA joins international push for transparency in AI development

The FDA is joining hands with regulators in Canada and the U.K. on policies to ensure transparency in the development of medical devices powered by machine learning.

Takeda circles leukemia rival to Novartis' Scemblix in up to $1.3B deal with Ascentage

In deal potentially worth up to $1.3 billion, Takeda has gained an option to license Ascentage's third-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which could go up against Novartis' Scemblix in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Despite high concordance and initial translation, why do animal studies rarely lead to approvals?

Everyone knows that mice aren’t men. Yet animal studies still form the basis of most biomedical research, even as their value is hotly debated. But exactly how often do therapies that start in animals ultimately translate to new drugs for humans?

J&J to seek appeal of $150M verdict in long-spanning HIV meds off-label marketing case

A New Jersey jury determined that the company caused submissions of almost 160,000 false claims across state and federal governments due to off-label marketing of its HIV meds Prezista and Intelence.

India's Lupin announces CEO pick for new subsidiary as it moves into the CDMO arena

From vitamin maker to pharmaceutical specialist and now, contract manufacturer, India’s Lupin is embarking on a new phase of its corporate journey.
 
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Inside this year’s ASCO: Biggest data drops, trends and the best exhibit booth

In this week's episode of "The Top Line," journalists from Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma discuss the most talked-about data drops at ASCO and share on-the-ground details, including their experience with Gilead’s virtual reality Trodelvy ride. 
 

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The Economics of Synthetic mRNA Capping Strategies

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Watch our on-demand webinar video to learn more about the challenges in pDNA manufacturing for gene and cell therapy and how to resolve many of these barriers by partnering with our experts through the adoption of vital manufacturing technologies and strategies.
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Creating Accurate Clinical Trial Benchmarks With AI

Learn how a Top-10 Pharma company automated the extraction of oncology efficacy endpoints from scientific literature with high precision and recall using a combination of AI technologies.
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Driving DTC Adoption With Telehealth Programs

Virtual care programs represent a compelling opportunity for decision makers in life sciences companies to drive growth, innovation, and value creation. Download now to learn more.

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Using Synthesis and Route Design Technology to Approach API Complexity

Small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) continue to grow more complex. Download the white paper to learn more about using synthesis and route design technology to approach API complexity. 
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Adding Rare Disease Products to Your Company’s Portfolio

This paper outlines the challenges, pitfalls, & solutions associated with adding rare disease therapies to a biopharma company’s portfolio.
 

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