Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Experts and thought leaders in cancer research, precision medicine and immunotherapy will describe the latest research and the role of technology to help discover targets, develop cancer therapeutics and vaccines, and get to market faster.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 31, 2021

Adjuvanted S-Trimer COVID-19 vaccine candidates demonstrated favorable safety and tolerability profiles and strong neutralizing immune responses in a phase 1 trial. The phase 1 clinical trial was a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study in 150 adult and elderly participants.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clover plans to initiate a global Phase 2/3 efficacy trial of its protein-based S-Trimer COVID-19 vaccine candidate adjuvanted with Dynavax’s CpG 1018 plus alum in the first half of 2021 with an interim analysis for vaccine efficacy potentially in the middle of 2021. EMERYVILLE, Calif.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 30, 2024

Reece Armstrong explores the potential and future opportunities for mRNA-based therapies. Messenger RNA (mRNA) has come into focus within the drug discovery and development as an exciting tool to deliver genetic information. For instance, consider how at the end of 2018, the mRNA therapies market was valued at $3.43

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Phase 1 trial was a randomized, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of the adjuvanted COVID-19 S-Trimer vaccine candidates formulated with different antigen levels. No serious adverse events related to the vaccine candidates studied were reported.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 2, 2024

More significantly, she says, with the boost from what we have learned from Covid, cancer vaccines will become a reality. She believes we might start to see a combination of vaccines with other immunotherapies or classical therapies out there, and that this will become more and more prevalent because of the nature of cancer.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This year’s event will cover some of the most exciting advancements in areas spanning screening, automation, high content imaging, disease models, cell and gene therapies and how innovation is being driven through partnerships and collaborations. Cell and gene therapies. In 2021, levels of investment hit an all-time high at $22.7

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 16, 2021

The study assessed cynomolgus macaques vaccinated with 12µg of either the first or second-generation vaccine candidate. During challenge with the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, animals vaccinated with CV2CoV were found to be better protected based on highly effective clearance of the virus in the lungs and nasal passages.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 23, 2023

Following the release of Clarivate’s report ‘RNA Technology Companies to Watch’, DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Strand Therapeutics’ Jacob Becraft and HAYA Therapeutics’ Samir Ounzain to find out how this technology could revolutionise disease treatment.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 26, 2023

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMass), US, have collaborated to create a novel type of nanoparticle that can deliver messenger RNA that encodes for beneficial proteins to the lungs. The study appears in Nature Biotechnology. References: 1. Genome.gov.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2019 he was part of a research team which discovered humanised antibody, PRL3-zumab, was effective at shrinking PRL3 over-expressing tumours, and which has since been approved for Phase II clinical trials in Singapore, the US and China. One area of weakness could be in translating innovative science into a viable business.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines today announced that the U.S. 11 ACIP members voted in favor of the vaccine and 0 members voted against. We look forward to vaccinations of this important population starting this week.”. Under Operation Warp Speed, the U.S.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 10, 2020

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– ImmunityBio , a privately-held immunotherapy company, today announced its COVID-19 vaccine candidate protected nasal and lung airways of non-human primates against coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a challenge study. 11, 2020 02:48 UTC. CULVER CITY, Calif.–(

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 6, 2021

Under the terms of the agreement, Bayer will support the further development, supply and key territory operations of CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate CVnCoV. “The need for vaccines against COVID-19 is enormous. “We are highly committed to making our capabilities and networks available to help end this pandemic.”

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Advarra

MARCH 31, 2023

The use of engineered genetic materials in clinical trials is rapidly expanding, with potential applications for genetic vaccines, gene-modified cellular therapies, and gene therapies. Gene Delivery Systems Genetic material, in the form of DNA or RNA, does not easily enter cells without the aid of a delivery system.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 7, 2023

Patients who experience metastases at distant sites typically have worse survival outcomes and a poor prognosis, thus these results showing a reduction in the risk of distant recurrence underscore the potential of neoantigen therapy,” said Kyle Holen, M.D., Moderna’s Senior Vice President and Head of Development, Therapeutics and Oncology.

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 1, 2023

1 August was first chosen as World RNA Day in 2018 as a play on AUG (adenine, uracil and guanine), a triple sequence of RNA (called a codon) that initiates protein synthesis by the cell. Since then, it has been observed to publicise the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 10, 2021

The new year began with a fairly low level of clinical trial news. Arcturus Therapeutics got the FDA go-ahead for its Phase II trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate ARCT-021. The trial will enroll 600 participants, with 450 receiving ARCT-021 and 150 receiving placebo. FBX-101 is a first-in-human AAV gene therapy.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Fitusiran is an investigational, subcutaneously administered small interference RNA therapy in development for the treatment of people with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. Sanofi’s priority is the safety of patients.

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The Pharma Data

JULY 18, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VAXNEUVANCE ™ (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) (pronounced VAKS-noo-vans) for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F and 33F in adults 18 years of age and older.

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Yet despite this, the biggest players in the global pharma sector are increasingly opening their doors to partnerships with AI and machine learning companies, cognisant of the potential benefits these could provide across broad therapy areas such as oncology, autoimmune and rare diseases. . How AI can streamline drug discovery .

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 12, 2023

In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Moderna said that cancer and heart disease vaccines would be ready by 2030 1. Dr Paul Burton, the Chief Medical Officer of Moderna, told the Guardian: “We will have that vaccine and it will be highly effective, and it will save many hundreds of thousands, if not millions of lives.

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Drug Discovery World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The open-label, single patient cohort ascending dose trial followed promising preclinical data for LEU011 in a spectrum of solid tumour models. Read the story: Potentially game-changing schizophrenia drug enters trials Psychedelic antidepressant trial Psychedelics were big news in 2023. Of the trial participants, 53.3%

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Nine CEOs sign historic pledge to continue to make the safety and well-being of vaccinated individuals the top priority in development of the first COVID-19 vaccines. FDA has established clear guidance for the development of COVID-19 vaccines and clear criteria for their potential authorization or approval in the US.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

— Nine CEOs sign historic pledge to continue to make the safety and well-being of vaccinated individuals the top priority in development of the first COVID-19 vaccines. FDA has established clear guidance for the development of COVID-19 vaccines and clear criteria for their potential authorization or approval in the US.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 11, 2024

HPV vaccines are an effective way to mitigate the risk of developing cervical cancer but don’t work against established cancers. We are planning on conducting an investigator-initiated clinical trial in 2024.”

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Codon

APRIL 30, 2023

Also, last week’s digest had an error: The country that approved the malaria vaccine was Ghana. Vaccines (basically little fat bubbles filled with mRNA and some dissolvable polymers) were physically printed onto microneedle patches using a robot. The patches have little spikes that help push the vaccines through the skin.

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Codon

APRIL 30, 2023

Also, last week’s digest had an error: The country that approved the malaria vaccine was Ghana. Vaccines (basically little fat bubbles filled with mRNA and some dissolvable polymers) were physically printed onto microneedle patches using a robot. The patches have little spikes that help push the vaccines through the skin.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, messenger RNA (mRNA) drug development was niche and predominantly pointed at different disease targets, including infectious diseases and cancers. The value of that versatility is reflected by the number of mRNA-based therapeutics in clinical trials. Why mRNA has potential . The rise of global demand .

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SugarCone Biotech

MAY 28, 2019

Lymphoid Structures Drive Immune Checkpoint Therapy and the Efficacy of Cellular Therapeutics (a reboot from 2020) We’d been hearing the rumors for months. Further in a small cohort of patients (n=47), classes E and D, those most likely to have TLS, responded best to ICB therapy. So, are these observations generalizable?

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Immunization of non-human primates (rhesus macaques) with BNT162b2, a nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (modRNA) candidate that expresses the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein, resulted in strong anti-viral effects against an infectious SARS-CoV-2 challenge. Senior Vice President and Head of Vaccine Research & Development, Pfizer. “We

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 4, 2021

Together we generated positive Phase 2 ELEKTRA study data, and as a result, soticlestat is poised to enter two pivotal trials,” said Andy Plump, M.D., We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. “I would like to thank Ovid for their thoughtful and productive collaboration.

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JULY 29, 2021

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. “The Cell Therapy product sales increased 39% to $219 million for the second quarter 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 25, 2021

In the unprecedented context of at least 13 variants circulating within the study population subset assessed at this interim analysis, CVnCoV demonstrated an interim vaccine efficacy of 47% against COVID-19 disease of any severity and did not meet prespecified statistical success criteria. About CVnCoV.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

MAY 30, 2024

Authors: Rich Worldwide Clinical Trials Exec. This trend is on the rise despite recent disappointments with clinical trial outcomes, which have the potential to destabilize the industry in the short term regarding drug development strategy and optimal study designs. Director, Therapeutic Area Medical Lead.

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Advarra

JUNE 13, 2023

Research in gene therapies and genetically engineered drugs and vaccines are growing exponentially, and will only continue to become more popular. The accelerating gene therapy market is expected to grow globally by 16.6% An IRB tends to get the most attention since all human trials need IRB approval. between 2020-2027.

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