FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

MARCH 7, 2024

Clissold — The trio of CDER, CBER, and CDRH released a new draft guidance titled “ Use of Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials ” that revises the 2006 guidance “Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees” and, when final, will replace the 2006 guidance.

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PPD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Our dedicated, global and highly experienced cross-functional early development team is ready to support you through this journey. The partner you select for your early phase studies is critical in enabling you to achieve your overall development timeline efficiently and within budget.

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Alta Sciences

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Top 10 Life Science Resources pmjackson Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:16 There’s a lot of life science content out there, which is why we’ve curated a selection of our expert insights, tips, case studies, and scientific and regulatory information for you. Catch up on what you may have missed below! Read it now. The Altascientist : Issue No.

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Drug Target Review

AUGUST 28, 2024

The preclinical findings, together with the early evidence of tolerability and efficacy coming from the MATCH Phase I study, laid the foundations for our characterisation and engineering platform, used to develop Resolution Therapeutics’ lead product, which will be tested in patients starting later this year.

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Drug Target Review

MARCH 17, 2025

He has contributed to more than 130 granted patents and advanced over 12 clinical drug candidates across various therapeutic areas, including cognition, depression, pain and other disorders. With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Donello has been instrumental in drug discovery and development.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Trial design and other details are being evaluated and a comprehensive update on the overall Novartis SMA clinical development program will be provided at a future time following further discussions with health authorities. This guidance provides clarity on the path to registration for AVXS-101 IT.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 14, 2021

PRA Health Sciences selected for the study which will position Awakn at the Forefront of Psychedelic Research for Addiction Treatment. Principal investigator for the Phase II trial will be Dr. Ben Sessa, Chief Medical Officer of Awakn, who previously led the world’s only MDMA and AUD study. ” About Awakn Life Sciences.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Heerspink, Professor of Clinical Trials and Personalized Medicine and a clinical pharmacologist/trialist at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University center Groningen, Netherlands, and Co-Chair of the study’s Executive Committee.

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Cytel

JANUARY 6, 2023

You may have heard that our clinical trial strategy platform Solara® won the Fierce Life Sciences award for Technology Innovation , so let’s take a closer look at simulation-guided design and what it enables clinical trial sponsors to do.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 21, 2020

and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today announced the positive findings of a pooled analysis of COVID-19-related impacts across the investigational long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine clinical development programme. For further information please visit www.gsk.com/about-us.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Prior to joining Gannex, Dr. Palmer was Head of Liver Disease Clinical Development at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She has also held senior leadership positions at Shire Pharmaceuticals and Kadmon Corporation, where she was in charge of the global development of NASH and other liver disease programs. ” About Ascletis.

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KIF1A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This program will encourage therapeutic sponsors to communicate with FDA officials more regularly and as needed to improve their clinical development of gene- and cell-based therapies. Read the Article The post #ScienceSaturday: September 30, 2023 appeared first on KIF1A.

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Broad Institute

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By then, a few cancer immunotherapies had entered clinical trials and only a handful had been approved by the FDA. As a first step, Manguso set his sights on treatments called PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors, which at the time had shown tremendous promise in clinical trials and would receive their first FDA approval in 2014.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 3, 2024

Making a little tangle of DNA visible to the eye and understanding that this is the basis of complex organisms, which might be altered in disease, was the defining moment for my future path in life sciences. Communication and networking are key in any career, with science being no exception.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

15, 2020– Gilead Sciences, Inc. Nasdaq: GILD) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NASDAQ Copenhagen: NOVO B) today announced results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial. The trial met its primary endpoint by demonstrating that in people with NASH and mild to moderate fibrosis all regimens were well tolerated. About Gilead Sciences.

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Vial

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Contract research organizations (CROs) are an integral partner of the drug development process, as they play a pivotal role supporting clinical trial conduct for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sponsor companies. That is, how many clinical trials are actually managed by these organizations?

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

12 November 2020 — The CALAVI Phase II trials for Calquence (acalabrutinib) in patients hospitalised with respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint. No new safety signal for Calquence was observed in the trials. No new safety signal for Calquence was observed in the trials.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More specifically, the agency requires that scientific evidence for regulatory approval must come from large, high quality clinical trials that are randomized and observer-blinded, with an expectation of appropriately designed studies with significant numbers of participants across diverse populations. Follow us at @JNJNews.

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PPD

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s time to reflect on the past 12 months and how advances in drug development shaped the pharma and biotech industries. These shifts are a prelude to further change and progress in the clinical trial landscape in 2024. Five Predictions for the Drug Development Industry in 2024 1.

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PerkinElmer

JANUARY 25, 2023

Laboratory professionals in all areas of science have experienced significant changes in recent years, and 2022 was no exception. Experts in the diagnostics and life sciences industry look back on 2022 and lend their insights on the major trends and technologies shaping laboratories in 2023.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More specifically, the agency requires that scientific evidence for regulatory approval must come from large, high quality clinical trials that are randomized and observer-blinded, with an expectation of appropriately designed studies with significant numbers of participants across diverse populations. About AstraZeneca. AstraZeneca.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 15, 2022

Global Head of Blackstone Life Sciences “We are excited to collaborate with Sanofi’s experienced development team to advance a subcutaneous dosage form for Sarclisa for patients. For more information on Sarclisa ® clinical trials, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov. About Blackstone Life Sciences.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 8, 2021

These preliminary findings were presented today during Science Spotlights TM at the 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2021). Findings from the primary efficacy and safety endpoints and additional secondary objectives will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting. “We About Molnupiravir.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 31, 2021

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Gilead Sciences, Inc. While HIV treatment has advanced dramatically over the past three decades, people living with HIV still face a lifetime of therapy,” said Diana Brainard, MD, Senior Vice President, Virology Therapeutic Area, Gilead Sciences. About Gilead Sciences. Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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Advarra

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In most cases, the results you are really looking for and trying to prove in a trial can be complex. One area receiving increased focus from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trial designs incorporating multiple endpoints to support efficacy. All key questions to consider and address before the therapy even leaves the lab.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 7, 2020

The governing body claims this proposal could have positive effects on mitigating burdensome requirements for gene therapy clinical trials in the future. In this light, Pharma IQ’s weekly round-up focuses on advancing therapies and clinical trials to combat Covid-19.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The favourable tolerability of eliapixant in this trial is consistent with earlier clinical findings. The selective mechanism of action of eliapixant appears to be translating into improved tolerability in clinical trials. These results will guide us to advance our clinical development strategy of eliapixant.”.

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Drug Target Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Many diagnoses are made clinically based on a patient’s symptoms, as opposed to genetic testing or established biomarker profiles. This can present challenges when attempting to recruit an enriched patient population for clinical trials. And, how do you think it compares to other models as well?

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 17, 2021

18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aruvant Sciences, a private company focused on developing gene therapies for rare diseases, and Lonza announced today their agreement in support of ARU-1801, Aruvant’s one-time investigational gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD). NEW YORK , Jan.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 31, 2022

BlueRock Therapeutics LP, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Bayer?AG, the completion of enrollment of its Phase 1 (Ph1), open-label trial of pluripotent stem cell-derived dopaminergic neurons in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). AG, announced?the The purpose of the?Ph1 preliminary?efficacy?of

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The Pharma Data

JULY 21, 2021

(NYSE: PFE), today announced that they have completed recruitment for the Phase 2 trial, VLA15-221, of Lyme disease vaccine candidate, VLA15. The trial builds on previous positive Phase 2 trials and includes both adult and pediatric participants with the aim to support acceleration of the vaccine candidate’s pediatric program.

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Drug Target Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From a very young age, I was drawn to science and medicine. This early exposure to bench science had a long-lasting impact. Through their own experiences, my mentors have helped me navigate what can be a trying course for women in science. I have had the fortune of strong mentorship from women in STEM.

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The Pharma Data

JULY 29, 2021

Gilead Sciences, Inc. Our flagship HIV therapy, Biktarvy, saw continued growth and gains in market share, despite the ongoing impact of the pandemic,” said Daniel O’Day, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gilead Sciences. econd Quarter 2021 Product Sales Increased 21% Year-Over-Year Primarily Driven by Veklury. Viral Diseases.

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LifeSciVC

JULY 11, 2023

Redig, SVP and Head of Clinical Development at HotSpot Therapeutics, as part of the From The Trenches feature of LifeSciVC The American Cancer Society for Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting is among the highlights of the clinical oncology calendar. By Amanda J.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Bayer will present new renal and cardiovascular (CV) analyses from the comprehensive finerenone (Kerendia®) clinical trial program, including the Phase III FIGARO-DKD and FIDELIO-DKD studies, and the prespecified pooled analysis FIDELITY at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN)’s Kidney Week 2021 from 4-7 November.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Shailubhai will provide updates on the Company’s proposed move from AIM to the Standard Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, ongoing clinical trials, as well as other recent developments in Tiziana Life Sciences. About Tiziana Life Sciences. NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec.

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DrugBank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Due to the less extensive clinical trial requirements and the competitive nature of the biosimilar market, these biologics can be produced and marketed at significantly lower prices than their reference counterparts. Collaboration between industry and academia will continue to be a cornerstone of biosimilar development.

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