Sanofi grabs ahold of Kymera's protein degrader

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Dec 14, 2022

FDA advisers nix Cytokinetics' heart failure med, rejecting argument for subgroup use


AbbVie, Ipsen exit R&D deals to cap off lousy year for Exicure


Sanofi takes inflammatory disease protein degrader forward as Kymera shares glimpse of efficacy


Praxis ends year on high with $100M biobucks UCB deal for epilepsy medicine


In struggling Vallon, NKT-focused GRI Bio spots opportunity to jump onto Nasdaq


Avidity pushes phase 1/2 data as proof of first targeted RNA into muscle but FDA partial hold remains

 

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FDA advisers nix Cytokinetics' heart failure med, rejecting argument for subgroup use

FDA advisers said the risks of Cytokinetics' heart failure med outweigh the benefits, pouring cold water on the drug's approval prospects as it awaits a definitive decision from the agency. The company attempted to elevate data showing that the med was particularly useful in the sickest patients.
 

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AbbVie, Ipsen exit R&D deals to cap off lousy year for Exicure

The unraveling of Exicure continues apace. Weeks after the biotech raised the specter of bankruptcy, AbbVie and Ipsen have terminated their hair loss disorder and rare neurodegenerative disease collaborations with the company.

Sanofi takes inflammatory disease protein degrader forward as Kymera shares glimpse of efficacy

Kymera Therapeutics has generated the first early clinical evidence that its targeted protein degradation technology works in immune-inflammatory diseases. In a small phase 1 trial, Kymera linked the IRAK4 candidate to improvements in symptoms, encouraging its partner Sanofi to take the program forward.

How MRD is redefining clinical trials for solid tumors

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Praxis ends year on high with $100M biobucks UCB deal for epilepsy medicine

It’s been a tough year of layoffs and pipeline culls for Praxis Precision Medicines, but the biotech is ending 2022 on a high courtesy of a collaboration with UCB to develop a potential first-ever treatment for a specific type of epilepsy.

Why Danaher is Focusing on Genomic Medicines

Genomic Medicines could cure the world’s toughest diseases. The Danaher Genomic Medicines Summit convened many of the field’s top leaders to discuss challenges and strategies for creating a world without disease.

In struggling Vallon, NKT-focused GRI Bio spots opportunity to jump onto Nasdaq

Eight months after the failure of Vallon Pharmaceuticals’ only clinical asset sent the biotech on a hunt for an escape route, the floundering company’s story has come to an end thanks to an acquisition by GRI Bio.

Avidity pushes phase 1/2 data as proof of first targeted RNA into muscle but FDA partial hold remains

Avidity is looking to stir up enthusiasm for its siRNA treatment amid an FDA partial clinical hold first placed in September.

'Podnosis': How insurers are using data to personalize care and how to fix primary care

This week on "Podnosis," we talk about how insurers are meeting the demands for techie solutions. We also discuss how to fix primary care.

Senators blast Pfizer's proposed COVID vaccine price hike as 'profiteering'

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Vermont senator-elect Peter Welch blasted Pfizer’s purported Comirnaty pricing scheme—which could see the company charge between $110 and $130 per vaccine dose on the private market—as “pure and deadly greed.”

AstraZeneca, Merck tap sports to spark prostate cancer conversations via 'Never Miss' campaign

AstraZeneca and Merck & Co. are teaming up to launch a new, global prostate cancer awareness campaign called “Never Miss,” which marries the universal love of sports with getting out the word about the risks of prostate cancer.

J&J leads $85M funding for HistoSonics' tumor-blasting ultrasound amid FDA review

HistoSonics' noninvasive ablation technology directs focused ultrasound toward targeted tissue from outside the body. The company is focusing first on attacking tumors in the liver.

HHS proposes to make permanent telehealth flexibilities for doling out buprenorphine

HHS proposed a rule to make permanent key flexibilities that removed barriers to access for opioid use treatments such as buprenorphine.
 
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