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Moderna delay a snapshot of ‘squabbles’ with U.S. scientists over COVID-19 vaccine trials: Reuters

Late last week, Stat reported that Moderna would delay the phase 3 study of its COVID-19 vaccine, thanks to changes to the trial’s protocols. Such changes are not uncommon, highlighting just how closely watched anti-COVID-19 efforts are, but the delay is part of a trend of tensions in the biotech’s relationship with the U.S. government.

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Death in Cellectis off-the-shelf CAR-T trial triggers FDA hold

The FDA has put a phase 1 trial of Cellectis’ off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy UCARTCS1A on clinical hold after learning of a death in the study. Cellectis said the multiple myeloma patient suffered a cardiac arrest after receiving the highest dose of the anti-CS1 allogeneic CAR-T.

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Vor bags $110M to move engineered cell therapy into the clinic

CAR-T treatments and other immunotherapies have changed the treatment of some blood cancers, but they can target healthy cells as well as cancer cells, causing nasty side effects. Vor Biopharma is working on an engineered stem cell solution, and it’s raised $110 million to move its lead program into the clinic.

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Sponsored: Keep post-pandemic trials on track: how the right clinical supply chain partner helps sponsors avoid trial disruption, now and going forward

Facing a new reality, pharma and biotech companies must address ongoing clinical trial distribution challenges. Here's how a supply chain partner can help keep your post-pandemic clinical program on track.

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GlaxoSmithKline pens COVID-19 vaccine pact with Medicago

Hoping to broaden shots on target, GlaxoSmithKline is continuing its strategy of giving out access to its vaccine platform as it adds Medicago to its growing partners list.

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Annexon, AlloVir gun for $100M IPOs as public funding window stays wide open

Annexon Biosciences and AlloVir are seeking a $100 million IPO apiece in a buoyant market that shows no signs of slowing down.

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Propeller's digital inhaler tech to be co-prescribed with Novartis' new asthma med

Novartis has teamed up with smart inhaler developer Propeller Health to package and ship its digital medication-tracking platform alongside the Big Pharma’s newly approved asthma treatment in Europe.

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Resources

eBook: Cambrex eBook - Small molecules: 2020 vision

The industry trend of outsourcing to CDMOs continues. With more services, capabilities, facilities, and employees than ever before, our experts have contributed more articles to our biggest eBook yet.

White Paper: Patient Switching Behaviors Impact on Adherence and Engagement: A Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning Approach to Improving Hub Performance and Patient Outcomes

How predictive analytics and machine learning have the potential to transform healthcare by predicting “Patient Switching Behaviors.”

Whitepaper: You've Decided on a Multiparticulate Dosage Form. Now What?

Wurster processing is a versatile technique for developing and manufacturing multiparticulates for modified release dosage forms. Read this whitepaper to determine whether Wurster processing is the right option for your project.

Whitepaper: Learn How to Navigate Pediatric Clinical Trials Under the New RACE Act

Collaboration across the industry will be key to meeting the demands of the RACE Act and ensuring pediatric patients receive the care and treatments they need.

Webinar: Blockchain Innovations that Connect & Protect Merck's Supply Chain

Get an inside look… Merck shares its next-generation approach to supply chain protection with new digital platforms, including Blockchain.

eBook: SUPERCHARGE INNOVATION: UNLEASH THE FULL FORCE OF LIFE SCIENCES

Built on advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data mining, and information integration into various systems at 100% accuracy, the new era of intelligent automation is integral to life sciences for devising new treatments faster and at a lower expense.

Whitepaper: 4 Ways to Keep Pace with Big Pharma, Even On a Start-Up Budget

Learn four ways to squeeze more value from your limited R&D resources.

eBook: Advanced Analytical Approaches for Improved Development of Cell and Gene Therapies

Download this eBook and Learn the Advanced Analytical Approaches for Improved Development of Cell and Gene Therapies

Case Study: Establishing Parameters for Success

Learn about a real-world example of how clinical supply management expertise was applied to overcome inventory challenges for a complex, global study.

Fact Sheet: Forecasting to Optimize Clinical Trial Supply Management

Whether a study is simple or highly complex, forecasting and simulation reports serve as data driven communication tools to help minimize risks and keep the study on track. Learn more about forecasting solutions for informed decision making and supporting contingency planning for clinical study.

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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