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Deliberate Dysentery

Codon

Human challenge trials were an indispensable part of the development of the malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, endorsed by the World Health Organization last October. But for all of their benefits, human challenge trials have their drawbacks. Jake himself has participated in both Zika and Shigella challenge trials.

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Article EMA Thank You What we expect European regulators to do in August and September 2024

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Another legislative area that will also likely receive more attention will be the pharma reform package , since the two Parliament rapporteurs to lead the package negotiations were recently appointed. All clinical trials still ongoing must transition to the Clinical Trials Regulation by January 31, 2025 to ensure continuity.

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How this biotech is ramping up its psychedelic drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

But while psychedelic drug research has witnessed a relative roller-coaster ride of effort since the mid-20th century, more recent interest in the use of psychedelics for treating mental health and psychiatric disorders has spurred a raft of clinical trials 1.

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How big data analytics can make personalised care a reality

Drug Discovery World

Johannes Goll, Global Head of Emmes’ Biomedical Data Science and Bioinformatics department, explains how big data analytics can deliver improved therapies and bring clinical research one step close to realising the potential of personalised care. It also helps to quickly address unplanned changes.

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Overcoming inefficiencies to improve access to cell and gene therapy 

Drug Discovery World

Between the 24 therapies already approved by the FDA 1 and a marked increase in clinical trials, widespread accessibility to precision medicine feels within reach. So, what are the most promising tactics for increasing public access to CGTs?  Reducing manufacturing costs may help significantly in bringing drug costs down.

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Article EMA Thank You What will the orphan drug market exclusivity haircut mean for industry?

Agency IQ

Here, we’re starting some deeper analysis of aspects of the proposal package with a look at the impact of orphan drug provisions, seeing what impact the new provisions and the surrounding uncertainty might have on innovation. The final package, though, may well continue its focus on patient access and affordability.

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Origins of the Lab Mouse

Codon

That is—until the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel showed that traits are passed from parent to offspring in discrete, independently assorted packages. While fundamental research is often productive in mice, translational drug research tends to be relatively intolerant to biological differences.