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Today's Rundown Dynavax continues to shed staffers as CSO to leave with no replacement plan Arbutus cans early-phase hep B program after 2 healthy people fall ill Arcellx raises $85M to take anti-BCMA cell therapy into humans [Sponsored] Boost clinical supply chain performance using digital technologies Takeda pens Prometheus pact to find novel IBD targets Trump 'wouldn't be surprised' if pharma were behind impeachment inquiry EuroBiotech Report—Novartis clears phase 3 test, Adaptimmune posts data and AstraZeneca deal FiercePharmaAsia—Sanofi's Japan cuts; Big Pharma CEOs' Chinese names; Astellas' ESMO win Chutes & Ladders—Pfizer Chairman Read heading for the exit Featured Story | | | Friday, October 4, 2019 Zombie biotech Dynavax will lose its chief scientific officer in December, but after a host of cuts, it won’t be looking for a new one. |
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Top Stories Friday, October 4, 2019 Arbutus is dumping one of its Roivant-backed programs after two healthy people in a phase 1 study developed acute hepatitis—the disease the drug was supposed to treat. It's designed to attack the protein shell protecting the virus’ genetic material. Friday, October 4, 2019 Arcellx has raised $85 million to advance cell therapies designed to be safer and more effective than conventional CAR-Ts. The series B will equip Arcellx to move an anti-BCMA candidate into the clinic in multiple myeloma. Monday, September 30, 2019 Personalized medicine, greater drug portfolio complexity, and quicker clinical development is raising the stakes. How can digital provide a boost in clinical supply chain performance? Friday, October 4, 2019 Takeda has formed an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) R&D pact with Prometheus Biosciences. The agreement tasks Prometheus with identifying and validating three IBD drug targets in return for up to $420 million in milestones. Thursday, October 3, 2019 Before Donald Trump became U.S. president, he warned pharma he’d be the one to crack down on the industry. Now, as Democrats advance an impeachment inquiry, he said it wouldn't surprise him if pharma companies were behind the effort. Thursday, October 3, 2019 In this week's EuroBiotech Report, Novartis' asthma drug clears late-phase test, Adaptimmune posts cell therapy data and AstraZeneca inks trial deal. Friday, October 4, 2019 Sanofi slims down in Japan after other cuts in Europe and the U.S. Several CEOs of Big Pharma companies have got themselves Chinese names. Astellas and Seattle Genetics, Merck and Eisai and Chi-Med unveiled positive results at ESMO. And more. Friday, October 4, 2019 Pfizer's Read set to step down at year's end; Hahn rumored as next FDA chief; Biogen R&D head Ehlers out after Alzheimer's flop. | | Congratulations to the Fierce 15 You have proven that great innovations are created with breakthrough science, insightful leaders and unwavering resolve. Thank you. And we look forward to helping you advance to your next milestone. |
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