Roohi Mariam Peter, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Having completed a master’s programme in International Journalism from Cardiff University in 2022, I have written about various subjects including culture, politics, social justice, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and gender. My undergraduate degree in life sciences has equipped me to explore my passion for reporting on health, science and the environment. When I’m not transcribing interviews and fretting about deadlines, I like to spend my time reading, watching movies, and making lousy mixtapes for a potential side career in rap music.

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In Depth 21 Apr 2023

Gut microbiome: a promising target for Parkinson’s

Home to around a thousand microbial species, the gut’s role in nutrient and drug metabolism is pivotal for immune function. As trillions of bacteria that thrive in the gastrointestinal system aid in the metabolic activity, the gut microbiome can also be influential in therapeutic research for an array of diseases, including Parkinson’s. And of late, […]

April 21, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 18 Apr 2023

Gene therapy: a powerful tool for hemophilia B?

The approval of HEMGENIX, the first-ever gene therapy for hemophilia B, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) followed by the European Commission, has been momentous in rare disease therapeutic research, paving the way for various gene therapies that are currently being studied. As we observed World Hemophilia Day on April 17, let us […]

April 18, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 14 Apr 2023

mRNA vaccines: a promising future

In 1978, nearly two decades after the discovery of messenger RNA (mRNA), the concept of a vaccine made from mRNA was materialized. Like its name suggests, mRNAs are messengers that aid in decoding genetic information from DNA to synthesize proteins, a key cellular function. Previous attempts at developing a vaccine using mRNA failed because mRNA […]

April 14, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 4 Apr 2023

6 biotechs that have stepped into the protein degradation space

Protein degradation platforms have revolutionized drug discovery aimed at undruggable targets. Biopharmaceutical companies around the world have engaged in the protein degradation field, with the hope of leveraging the capabilities of these coumpounds to successfully design drugs to treat diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The discovery of the ubiquitin and proteolysis – protein degradation […]

April 4, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 31 Mar 2023

How has the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank affected the biotech industry?

When investors got wind of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) being forced to sell its treasury bonds at a loss, owing in part to surging interest rates in the past year – a move by the Federal Reserve to counteract rising inflation – panic followed a bank run. And in a swift spur of events, the […]

March 31, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

News and Trends 23 Mar 2023

OncoC4 and BioNTech partner in the commercialization of cancer drug candidate

German biopharma BioNTech has closed a licensing deal with the U.S.-based clinical-stage company OncoC4 for the development and commercialization of the latter’s lead candidate ONC-392, for the treatment of cancer. OncoC4 will receive $200 million upfront, and the transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023. The company will also be […]

March 23, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 23 Mar 2023

Hearing loss research: Five advancements in the past year

At present, more than 1.4 billion people live with hearing loss globally. Hearing disorders are often caused by aging, frequent exposure to loud noises and even hereditary factors. In this article, we will look at some of the latest advancements in hearing disorders research which could broaden the scope for treatments and other measures to […]

March 23, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 21 Mar 2023

5 advancements in Down syndrome research over the past year

It was in 1959 when an extra chromosome on the 21st pair in the human cell was discovered by French geneticist Jerome Jean Louis Marie Lejeune. This was followed by research in the discipline of cytogenetics – the study of chromosomes. This chromosomal aberration which affects around one in 1000 live births worldwide, is called […]

March 21, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

News and Trends 20 Mar 2023

SpyBiotech receives more than $4 million to develop vaccine platform

UK-based SpyBiotech has received a grant of more than $4 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to build its SpyVector platform for the development of a cross-protective coronavirus vaccine. The platform, which is based on recombinant adenovirus – a viral vector which can induce cellular immunity – enables a covalent decoration with the […]

March 20, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

News and Trends 17 Mar 2023

67% five-year survival rate in glioblastoma therapy, according to CANbridge Pharmaceuticals study

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced that its therapy for glioblastoma has shown a 67% survival rate at five years, three years after the clinical trials ended. Four out of nine of the patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) who were part of the clinical study were reported to be alive three years after the […]

March 17, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 15 Mar 2023

10 immunotherapy companies making waves in 2023

Immunotherapy has been widely studied in cancer treatment research, ever since William Coley, who is regarded as the father of immunotherapy, first attempted to leverage the immune system for oncological therapy in 1891. Soon enough, the transformative power of cancer vaccines were observed where tumor-specific antigens triggered antitumor immune responses. Along with these technological advancements, […]

March 15, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Meet some of the biotechs attending Bio-Europe Spring 2023

As Bio-Europe Spring 2023 is set to take place from March 20 to March 22 in Basel, Switzerland, a budding biotech hub, the event will provide opportunities to engage with representatives of hundreds of companies from around the world. At the convention, exhibitors will be able to showcase their innovations and meet with prospective sponsors, […]

March 10, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

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Gut microbiome: a promising target for Parkinson’s

Gene therapy: a powerful tool for hemophilia B?

mRNA vaccines: a promising future

6 biotechs that have stepped into the protein degradation space

How has the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank affected the biotech industry?

OncoC4 and BioNTech partner in the commercialization of cancer drug candidate

Hearing loss research: Five advancements in the past year

5 advancements in Down syndrome research over the past year

SpyBiotech receives more than $4 million to develop vaccine platform

67% five-year survival rate in glioblastoma therapy, according to CANbridge Pharmaceuticals study

10 immunotherapy companies making waves in 2023

Meet some of the biotechs attending Bio-Europe Spring 2023

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