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

Drug Target Review

Most rare diseases are caused by a single gene defect, but severity can vary considerably among patients. Modifier genes can help explain that variability and can alter or even prevent disease onset and progression, making them appealing therapeutic targets. However, the identification of these genes is challenging.

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Bayer extends clinical development program for finerenone with Phase III study in patients with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease

The Pharma Data

to enhance outcomes, new treatments which will target kidney-specific disease mechanisms are highly desired,” said Hiddo L. Christian Rommel, Member of the chief Committee of Bayer AG’s Pharmaceutical Division and Head of Research and Development. 1 in 3 adults is at risk for the disease. In the U.S.,

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Gannex Appoints Former Takeda Head of Liver Disease Clinical Development Melissa Palmer, MD as Chief Medical Officer

The Pharma Data

29 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Gannex, a wholly owned company of Ascletis Pharma Inc. Prior to joining Gannex, Dr. Prior to joining Gannex, Dr. Palmer was Head of Liver Disease Clinical Development at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. SHANGHAI , Nov. Wu , Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis. ” About Ascletis.

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Amgen To Webcast Investor Calls At ESMO 2020

The Pharma Data

16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will host two webcast calls for the investment community in conjunction with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2020 Virtual Congress. 20, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. On Sunday, Sept. PDT, David M. Reese , M.D., Reese , M.D., On Monday, Sept.

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Eloxx Pharmaceuticals to Report Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provide Business Update on November 5, 2020

The Pharma Data

15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Conference Call Information : Date : Thursday, November 5, 2020. These premature stop codons have been identified in over 1,800 rare and ultra-rare diseases. These premature stop codons have been identified in over 1,800 rare and ultra-rare diseases.

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Getting the Pulse on Biopharma and Biotech Companies: Differing Perspectives on Clinical Development

PPD

To keep a pulse on this rapidly changing industry, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific surveyed 150 leaders in the biopharma and biotech industries for the second consecutive year. Differences in size, resources and agility have led the two groups to take different approaches to clinical development.

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Novavax Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Development Progress

The Pharma Data

30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novavax, Inc. Nasdaq: NVAX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today provided an update on its COVID-19 vaccine program. Posted: November 2020. GAITHERSBURG, Md., The award is funding the U.S. Source: Novavax, Inc. .