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September 16, 2019___

Today's Rundown

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Lundbeck pens $2B Alder takeover to boost brain disease pipeline

Lundbeck has struck a deal to buy Alder BioPharmaceuticals for almost $2 billion. The takeover centers on a near-approval anti-CGRP antibody that could address Lundbeck’s need for revenue drivers to mitigate the loss of patent protection on Northera.

Top Stories

Aimmune’s peanut allergy treatment marches on with 7-2 AdComm vote

In a landmark vote on Friday, an advisory panel recommended Aimmune’s peanut allergy immunotherapy for FDA approval. The treatment, which desensitizes patients by giving them gradually increasing doses of peanut protein, could be a game-changer.

Fierce 15: Where are they now?

This year marks the 17th time we’ve sought out the best private biotech companies, and as we look forward to officially becoming an adult next year, we thought it high time to see how our alumni are getting on.

[Sponsored] Solutions to Today’s Biomanufacturing Challenges

With more complex molecules in development, changing capacity needs, uncertain forecasts and increased competition, the market demands flexibility and innovative approaches to address these challenges.

Amplyx boosts pipeline with Novartis antiviral, unveils phase 2 data for lead antifungal

Amplyx Pharmaceuticals revealed early data for a phase 2 study of its lead program in the fungal infection candidemia and licensed a phase 2-ready program for the treatment of BK virus infection from Novartis.

J&J taps AlivaMab for multi-target antibody discovery effort

Johnson & Johnson has tasked AlivaMab Discovery Services with finding antibody-drug candidates against multiple targets. The project is built on the AlivaMab Mouse platform that is already used by in-house R&D teams at large biopharma companies.

Abbott, Sanofi to interconnect their diabetes monitoring, insulin delivery tech

The end goal is to create a “connected device experience” for people managing their diabetes, according to the two companies, through new smart insulin pens, smartphone apps for titration and cloud-based software analytics.

ECTRIMS: Atara's off-the-shelf T cells for EBV-driven MS show promise in small study

Atara Biotherapeutics is developing T cells that target Epstein-Barr virus, which is known to play a role in multiple sclerosis. In a phase 1 trial, all of the patients who received the highest of the two doses showed at least a partial improvement.

The first 'right-to-try' CRO launches

As the White House continues its push for the benefits of "right to try," the first CRO associated with the law has come onto the stage.

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Find out how outsourcing your IT requirements enhances the bottom line while creating strategic advantage.

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Vetting CDMOs but unsure what to look for in prospective partners’ multiproduct facilities?

[Report] Future of clinical trials: From real-time data to algorithmic trials

Clinical trials are one of the pharma industry’s most painful and costly processes. Read how technology could transform the trial process from nine years to a matter of hours.

[Whitepaper] Considerations and Options for Prefilled Syringes

Check out Baxter BioPharma Solutions’ whitepaper to learn considerations and options for developing a product in a prefilled syringe.

[Article] Sales Compensation: 7 Trending Topics

From sales headcount and budgets to new product launches and saying “yes” to millennials, hear the top 7 topics that are trending in sales compensation.

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[Video] Demand Led Services and Clinical Supply Efficiency

Watch a short video on demand led supply model. It is designed to meet the needs of patients, clinical sites, clinical team and sponsors and results in shorter lead time, less waste, less stock out risk and no booklet labels.

[eBook] Strategies for Efficient Clinical Supply Management and Forecasting

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