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Renaissance Pharma licenses Hu14.18 for neuroblastoma

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Renaissance Pharma has announced its first development programme focused on Hu14.18, a humanised anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody (mAb), licensed from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the treatment of newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma. ” The post Renaissance Pharma licenses Hu14.18 s submission.

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Collaborators investigate novel T-cell receptor therapy

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Elicera Therapeutics has entered a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) with a prominent US cancer centre to evaluate the enhancing effect of the iTANK-technology in a novel T-cell receptor therapy targeting skin cancer and lung cancer.

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First biologic therapy for young children with severe eczema

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A biologic therapy for very young children with moderate to severe eczema (or atopic dermatitis) has been shown to be safe and effective in an international trial. The therapy is already licensed in the UK for adults and children aged six to 18, and was approved by the FDA in June 2022 for use in younger children.

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UCL accelerates research of relapse in childhood blood cancer 

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The Manufacturer’s Authorisation License granted to GOSH, announced on 1 November 2023, allows ViroCell to manufacture and globally export its high-quality viral vectors for use in CGT clinical trials. There is thus a clear unmet need to develop novel CAR T-cell products with improved efficacy.

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How to get the biopharma deal you want

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When the science lines up, execution of BD goals can enable time-appropriate returns to investors, lengthen the runway (time to cash out), and expand the reach of core technologies beyond programs that can be carried out internally. For pharmas, new programs and portfolios from biotech companies offer a way to augment internal research.

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Drug discovery hotspots: What is the secret to Switzerland’s success? (p1)

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An internal study performed recently, highlighted how Basel is outstanding in scientific collaboration with industry, measured via joint publications and at the same time how the local industry excels globally in the number of patents filed.” Three years ago, we started our venture into the radiotherapy space. References [link] [link].

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UK regulator gives green light to combination for multiple myeloma

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The therapy is now recommended within an NHS setting for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed MM where an autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) is unsuitable. Seven years of trial data DLd is licensed and has been available for use in Europe since 2019.