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The science of ageing and restoring healthspan

Drug Target Review

We are at the forefront of drug development in an area of research called cellular rejuvenation, which is an approach that has the potential to address many diseases of ageing by restoring aged and injured cells to a more youthful and resilient state. a commercial stage pharmaceutical company.

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Microscopic innovations in women’s health 

Drug Discovery World

Earlier this year, we explored the microbiome and its role in drug development across various therapeutic areas. Women’s health microbiome-based drug development landscape Despite their limited historical interest, pharma/biotech companies are now increasingly interested in the female microbiome and its role in drug development.

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Another Milestone in the Cystic Fibrosis Journey

NIH Director's Blog: Drug Development

According to preliminary data from one Phase 1 and two Phase 2 clinical trials reported by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., The first major advance in molecularly targeted drug treatment for the disease came in 2012, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ivacaftor (Kalydeco).

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Article FDA Thank You In a first, FDA tackles treatments for stimulant use disorder

Agency IQ

While stimulant use disorder is increasing, there are currently no FDA-approved medications. The goals of the workshop were to examine trends in stimulant abuse, discuss drug development for treatments, and gather stakeholder knowledge to develop new ideas for advancing development in this area.

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The genetic modifier approach: identifying the right target for rare diseases

Drug Target Review

2,3 This is exemplified by drugs that target disease-specific genes or genetically distinct patient subsets which are more likely to succeed in demonstrating efficacy in clinical development. Leveraging genetic evidence to develop new therapeutics has been successful in the past. Nat Rev Drug Discov. Nat Rev Drug Discov.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in October 2023

Agency IQ

October 2023 Amendments to the Final Rule Regarding the List of Bulk Substances That Can Be Used to Compound Drug Products in Accordance With Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Proposed Rule) FDA has issued a regulation creating a list of bulk drug substances (active pharmaceutical ingredients) that can be used to compound (..)

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in November 2023

Agency IQ

Date What’s Happening Explanation Source October 31 FDA deadline on Florida drug importation plan The FDA has said in court filings that it plans to make a ruling on Florida’s prescription drug importation plan by October 31. The following PDUFA dates were obtained from publicly available sources.

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