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Sinopharm shares phase 2 data on inactivated COVID-19 vaccine

Sinopharm has published clinical data on its adjuvanted SARS-CoV-2–inactivated virus vaccine. The phase 1 and 2 results suggest the vaccine may be safe, tolerable and capable of triggering production of antibodies against the pandemic coronavirus.

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CureVac banks $213M IPO to push COVID-19 vaccine, boost manufacturing

On the heels of a $640 million private round, Germany’s CureVac has netted $213 million in its Nasdaq debut. The bulk of the proceeds will bankroll its mRNA vaccine for COVID-19, with the rest going to manufacturing, platform development and other programs. The company also picked up another $118 million through a private placement to longtime investor, Dietmar Hopp.

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Mission Bio raises $70M to scale single-cell cancer R&D platform

Mission Bio has raised $70 million to scale up a single-cell multi-omics technology with applications in the development of oncology drugs. The platform, which is in use at companies including Agios, enables researchers to simultaneously detect DNA and protein changes in single cells. 

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As Urovant preps to launch Myrbetriq rival, it’s all systems go on R&D

Urovant may be gearing up for its first commercial launch, but that doesn’t mean it’s taking its eye off the R&D ball. As it builds its commercial organization for its overactive bladder treatment, the company pushing the same drug through the clinic in other indications, and working on a gene therapy, too.

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Calliditas gets controlling stake, option to buy out Genkyotex and its failed PBC drug

Calliditas is spending a little over €20 million for a controlling stake in Genkyotex in the hope it can help revive its faltering attempts in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

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Thermo Fisher’s $12.5B deal for Qiagen falls through, as COVID-19 test demand lights new path forward

While many companies have faltered under the spread of COVID-19, others may be doing a little too well for some tastes—with Qiagen’s investors turning down Thermo Fisher’s multibillion-dollar takeover proposal, following rocketing demand for its testing products.

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FiercePharmaAsia—Japan COVID-19 vax deals; Samsung Biologics' $2B super plant; Eisai's new U.S. HQ

AstraZeneca taps Daiichi Sankyo and others to help supply its COVID-19 vaccine to Japan, as Takeda licenses Novavax's coronavirus shot for its home country. Samsung Biologics is plotting a giant $2 billion facility at its Incheon base. Eisai will relocate its U.S. headquarters. And more.

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Chutes & Ladders—WuXi taps veteran operations head Dong to lead new vaccines unit

WuXi names Dong to helm new vaccines CDMO; Paragon appoints Jimenez as capital makers lead; Levy joins Spark as CMO.

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Webcast: DRUG ABUSE LIABILITY ASSESSMENT: Are you taking an integrated approach?

Two informative webcasts will present practical and methodological approaches to preclinical drug abuse liability assessment

Executive Summary: Keys to a Successful Rapid Commercial Launch

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies are spending years developing drugs or promising new biologics, all with the hopes of saving or enhancing patients’ lives. It’s a “race to the finish” in some cases, and the quicker a company can get its product to patients, the better.

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Download the whitepaper for a solution designed to connect manufacturers, pharmacists, and patients. In this special guide, you will learn not just about the law but about the portal platform designed to change the entire process for all.

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Identifying opportunities to simplify channel strategies and business processes for biopharma companies, their customers and patients.

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.

Whitepaper: Learn How Collaboration (Not Competition) Will Bring Better Pediatric Medicines to Market

Drug developers and stakeholders must find ways to collaborate, rather than compete, as the RACE Act prompts the need for more pediatric research.

Whitepaper: High-Loaded Dosage Forms: Novel Platform Expands Spray-Dried Dispersion Utility

A novel spray-dried dispersion platform has been developed to faciliate high drug load applications

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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