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Opinion 1 Nov 2023

Could this be the start of a new era for PI3K drugs?

There is hope that a rich biotech pipeline will produce a second generation of PI3K drugs, a type of kinase inhibitor, after issues with the first generation from the class had brought up concerns. Phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K) drugs work by inhibiting a pathway that plays a role in cell metabolism, growth, proliferation and survival that […]

November 1, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Opinion 25 Oct 2023

Microbiome: are we ready for third generation live biotherapeutics?

The microbiome sector has come a long way. From liquidizing fecal matter in a kitchen appliance for direct insertion into the intestine to the encapsulation of dried matter for oral delivery; and now to the creation of live biotherapeutics, single drug products of multiple bacterial strains. The application of microbiome therapeutics is also broadening – […]

October 25, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Top 10 tips on how to start an early phase clinical trial

Expert Advice 23 Oct 2023

Top 10 tips from an expert on how to start an early phase clinical trial

Early phase clinical trials can be complicated and time-consuming, with their success dependent on several different factors. The outcome of these early phase clinical trials will determine the future of your drug development project, and so ensuring safety and efficiency at every step since the start is vital for its overall success. The clinical operations […]

October 23, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Skilled labor shortage biopharma manufacturing

Opinion 27 Sep 2023

Tackling the skilled labor shortage in biopharma manufacturing

By Brandy Bullen, founder & CEO of Sequoia Consulting Group The biopharma manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture as it grapples with an increasingly pronounced skilled labor shortage. In an era marked by rapid advancements in biotechnology and the growing demand for innovative therapies, the industry finds itself facing a pressing challenge – the […]

September 27, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Opinion 20 Sep 2023

The next frontier in genomic technologies for rare diseases

By Neil Ward, VP and General Manager at PacBio EMEA It’s been 40 years since the passage of the Orphan Drug Act, which catalyzed the development of hundreds of therapies for rare diseases, with more than half approved in the last decade. More recently in 2022, the U.K. government launched a Rare Diseases Action Plan […]

September 20, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Expert Advice 28 Jul 2023

What you need to know about the EU HTA regulation before deadline

By Anke van Engen, senior principal, EMEA value & payer evidence, IQVIA, and Dima Samaha, senior principal, EMEA value & payer evidence, IQVIA The European Union (EU) comprises 27 member states (MS) with varying laws, processes and regulatory standards. This variation has led to a complex data landscape for health technologies and drug therapeutics developers, […]

July 28, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Opinion 11 Jul 2023

Unlocking the power of mRNA technology

By Yochi Slonim, CEO and co-founder of Anima Biotech mRNA technology has gained widespread recognition due to its role in the development of vaccines, such as those used against COVID-19; however, the scope of mRNA extends far beyond vaccines, offering a range of applications for addressing different conditions. Vaccines represent a notable application of mRNA […]

July 11, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 11 Jul 2023

Inhaled mRNA medicines redefine respiratory disease treatment

By Carsten Rudolph, co-founder and CEO of Ethris Advancements in mRNA technology have led to the development of inhaled mRNA medicines, which hold tremendous potential for revolutionizing the treatment of respiratory diseases, an area with high unmet needs. However, the primary hurdle in its clinical application lies in the identification of a delivery system that […]

July 11, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 10 Jul 2023

“Ready-to-use” enzymatically produced cell-free synthetic DNA in mRNA manufacturing

By Ashish Dhir, PhD and Amy Walker, PhD, 4basebio The pace, efficacy and scalability with which the success of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 was demonstrated opened endless possibilities for mRNA medicine in broad areas of infectious diseases, cancers, protein-encoding replacement therapies. The advantages of RNA medicine are obvious, with the ease and speed of design […]

July 10, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 10 Jul 2023

Unleashing the potential: Optimizing mRNA for the discovery of transformative medicines

By Dr. Alexander Zehnder, CEO, CureVac The success of mRNA vaccines in COVID-19 propelled the role of this new modality to the forefront of medicine. Not only are new prophylactic mRNA vaccines for various respiratory diseases advancing through clinical development, but mRNA medicines are now being developed in many wide-ranging applications, including cancer and rare […]

July 10, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Opinion 10 Jul 2023

Five innovations to take RNA vaccines to the next level

By Venkata Indurthi, PhD, chief scientific officer, Aldevron During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world turned to a previously unused vaccine technology to rapidly develop desperately needed vaccines, providing immunity to millions worldwide. These new vaccines made use of the body’s natural translational machinery, which turns mRNA encoding the SARS-Cov2 spike protein into an antigen that […]

July 10, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Opinion 30 Jun 2023

Virus tracking could be key to kidney transplant patients’ drug choices

By Dr Gregor Bond More than 15,000 Europeans undergo kidney transplants on average each year, and while medical advances have helped many recipients enjoy healthy lives, the risks of organ rejection and infection remain huge challenges. With each transplant, success depends on using carefully balanced doses of immuno-suppressive drugs to reduce the risk of infection […]

June 30, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By External Contributor

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Could this be the start of a new era for PI3K drugs?

Microbiome: are we ready for third generation live biotherapeutics?

Top 10 tips from an expert on how to start an early phase clinical trial

Tackling the skilled labor shortage in biopharma manufacturing

The next frontier in genomic technologies for rare diseases

What you need to know about the EU HTA regulation before deadline

Unlocking the power of mRNA technology

Inhaled mRNA medicines redefine respiratory disease treatment

“Ready-to-use” enzymatically produced cell-free synthetic DNA in mRNA manufacturing

Unleashing the potential: Optimizing mRNA for the discovery of transformative medicines

Five innovations to take RNA vaccines to the next level

Virus tracking could be key to kidney transplant patients’ drug choices

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