Drug Development

Innovate UK has awarded Epsilogen with further grant funding for the development of the next generation antibody treatments for ovarian cancer.

Study reports immune and T-cell response from CanSino COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Strong immune response by patients receiving two doses of vaccine suggests a possible treatment strategy.

Global regulatory authorities have published a report describing the aligned positions on COVID-19 vaccine development, which were agreed upon by meeting participants of the second workshop on COVID-19 vaccine development.

Through the deal, Roche will gain co-commercialization rights to pralsetinib, Blueprint Medicine’s investigational, once-daily oral precision therapy for the treatment of RET-altered non-small cell lung cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, and other types of thyroid cancer

VAR2 Pharmaceuticals has been selected for its development of a drug-conjugated malaria protein that potentially selectively binds to most human tumor types.

The European Commission has approved Lynparza (olaparib) for use in patients with germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm) metastatic pancreatic cancer within the European Union.

SGS has announced the receipt of approval from Belgium’s Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products (FAMHP) to begin a new clinical trial of a potential treatment for patients with COVID-19 related respiratory failure.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Medicago have announced a collaboration for the development and evaluation of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) has published a new general chapter (2.6.32) in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) supplement 10.3.

Lonza is making additional investments in its global particle engineering network for expanded capacity and specialized capabilities.

Demand for custom drug delivery solutions is increasing and bringing forth an exciting period of valuable, innovative development opportunities.

Controlled-release formulations offer numerous advantages for developers and patients, and this market is expected to continue to experience growth in the near future.

RNA is easier to manipulate than DNA but challenging to deliver to the right cells.

FDA Commissioner Hahn commits to a science-based review and approval process.

EMA’s Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) has recommended that Kaftrio, a triple combination therapy for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, be authorized for marketing in the European Union.

Genomics England (GEL) has announced the launch of a next-generation genomics research platform, supported by Lifebit-a deep tech company-and Amazon Web Services (AWS), which will be primarily dedicated for COVID-19 research.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended a conditional marketing authorization be granted for Idefirix (imlinfidase) for the treatment of highly sensitized adult patients waiting for a kidney transplant.

Find connections to suppliers of the materials, equipment, and services you need to develop, manufacture, and distribute crucial therapies, treatments, and vaccines in the 2020 Pharmaceutical Technology Buyers' Guide.

The guidance document provides recommendations regarding data needed for the manufacturing, development, and approval of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Full results from the Phase III ETHOS trial have demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the rate of moderate or severe exacerbations in patients with moderate to very severe COPD after treatment with triple-combination therapy Breztri Aerosphere.

Biotechnology company, ILC Therapeutics, has revealed that it has entered into a research partnership with the University of St Andrews aimed at progressing a therapeutic drug that can treat COVID-19 to clinical trials.

The agency will be waiving fees for scientific advice for academia developing orphan drugs.

Leo Pharma, medical dermatology specialist, has announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated its marketing authorization application (MAA) for tralokinumab.

The Biomedical Catalyst has been relaunched, meaning that innovative biotech companies will have the opportunity to access a share of £30 million (US$38 million) in grant funding.

The companies have entered into a development and manufacturing agreement for Anthos Therapeutics’ abelacimab for treating thrombotic disorders.

The collaboration will focus on novel therapeutics targeting RNA-modifying proteins for cancer treatment.

Achieving herd immunity will require testing, data, a vaccine, and public support.

The correct mix of excipients is crucial to the success of fast dissolving/orally disintegrating dosage forms.

Bioanalytical studies are an important aspect of biologic drug development that may necessitate partnering with bioanalysis experts.