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Podcast 13 Oct 2023

Beyond Biotech podcast 67 – natural killer cells

This week, we speak to Artiva Biotherapeutics’ CEO, Fred Aslan, M.D. The company has demonstrated the potential for efficacy and safety with natural killer (NK) cells in two cancer clinical trials. In August, the company announced FDA clearance for an IND for lupus – marking a first for an allogeneic, off-the-shelf NK or CAR-T cell […]

October 13, 2023

In Depth 12 Oct 2023

Can immunometabolism-based therapies transform the way cancers and autoimmune diseases are treated?

The immune system protects our bodies from foreign invaders, but sometimes, when it malfunctions, it can result in life-threatening autoimmune disorders. But what if the immune system could be regulated to counter these diseases? Immunometabolism, an emerging field in therapeutics, aims to rein in autoimmunity altogether. According to Neil Weir, chief executive officer (CEO) of […]

October 12, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 6 Oct 2023

Will the U.S. Cancer Moonshot program land its target to halve cancer death rates?

It was predicted that more than 600,000 people would die from cancer last year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. But what if those figures could be halved over the next couple of decades? Although no small feat, that’s precisely what the Cancer Moonshot program aims to do. The White House initiative, […]

October 6, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 4 Oct 2023

CAR-NK: Can natural killer cell therapy pick up from where CAR-T left off?

Riding on the success of CAR-T cell therapy, a breakthrough in the treatment of blood cancers, CAR-NK therapies are an emerging field in therapeutic research that aim to boost an even stronger immune response against cancer. What is CAR-NK cell therapy? Natural killer (NK) cells, like T cells, are white blood cells that are a […]

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

Podcast 22 Sep 2023

Beyond Biotech podcast 64 – Precision immuno-oncology therapies

Despite the huge commercial success of PD-1 inhibitors and widespread use of checkpoint inhibitors such as anti-PD-1 or anti-CTLA4, 70 to 80% of patients still experience limited or no response to existing therapies. In response to this critical challenge, Portage Biotech is on a mission to expand the number of patients who derive long-term […]

September 22, 2023

Best in Biotech 19 Sep 2023

Five biotech companies taking Los Angeles by storm

Known throughout history for being home to the iconic scene of Hollywood, in recent years Los Angeles has also become a thriving biotech hub, after years of playing second fiddle in the U.S. to the likes of South San Francisco and Boston. In this article, we take a look at five of the best Los […]

September 19, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Podcast 15 Sep 2023

Beyond Biotech podcast 63 – Fighting cancer with STRIs

This week’s podcast is sponsored by Vetter. On this week’s episode, we have a conversation with Steve Worland, CEO of eFFECTOR Therapeutics. eFFECTOR is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of a new class of cancer drugs referred to as STRIs (selective translation regulation inhibitors). eFFECTOR’s STRI product candidates target the eIF4F complex and […]

September 15, 2023

Startup Scout 6 Sep 2023

Meet the startup developing novel cancer therapies from snake venom crotoxin

Snake venom is probably not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about treatments or therapies, but the potential biotechnological and biomedical applications of animal venom components are actually widely recognized in scientific research. Now, Dublin-based startup Celtic Biotech is harnessing the potential of snake venom in an attempt to come up with […]

September 6, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 5 Sep 2023

Five recent advancements in ovarian cancer research over the past year

With around 7500 new cases reported in the U.K. alone every year, ovarian cancer may occur because of the inheritance of faulty genes like BRCA. Although the exact reason for cancer-causing genetic mutations is unknown – as with all other kinds of cancer – ovarian cancer research has shown that the risk increases with age, […]

September 5, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Podcast 1 Sep 2023

Beyond Biotech podcast 61 – Blood Cancer Awareness Month

On this week’s podcast, to recognize Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we have a conversation with Affimed’s CMO, Andreas Harstrick, to talk about blood cancers, and what Affimed is doing to tackle blood cancers. One of the main challenges in treating blood cancers is the limited options for therapeutic intervention. Treatment relies primarily on chemotherapy, which […]

September 1, 2023

In Depth 31 Aug 2023

3D-printed tumors: startup hopes to drive cancer drug discovery

3D printing is capturing attention in the field of medicine of late. With the first 3D-printed drug being approved for the treatment of seizures, eight years ago, it was a consequential moment in healthcare, following which biotechs raced to step up personalized treatment. Now, with Chinese healthcare company Triastek turning heads after announcing promising clinical […]

August 31, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 30 Aug 2023

Five North Carolina biotech companies making their mark

North Carolina is home to Research Triangle Park, an R&D sanctuary situated between the cities of Raleigh and Durham, which just happens to be one of the biggest biotech hubs in the U.S., with a multitude of renowned companies. The southeastern state even rivals the likes of Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, […]

August 30, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

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Beyond Biotech podcast 67 – natural killer cells

Can immunometabolism-based therapies transform the way cancers and autoimmune diseases are treated?

Will the U.S. Cancer Moonshot program land its target to halve cancer death rates?

CAR-NK: Can natural killer cell therapy pick up from where CAR-T left off?

Beyond Biotech podcast 64 – Precision immuno-oncology therapies

Five biotech companies taking Los Angeles by storm

Beyond Biotech podcast 63 – Fighting cancer with STRIs

Meet the startup developing novel cancer therapies from snake venom crotoxin

Five recent advancements in ovarian cancer research over the past year

Beyond Biotech podcast 61 – Blood Cancer Awareness Month

3D-printed tumors: startup hopes to drive cancer drug discovery

Five North Carolina biotech companies making their mark

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Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

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