Best in Biotech 21 Dec 2023 Five companies racing to bring their NASH treatments toward the finish line NASH is a severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), where fat builds up on the liver, potentially leading to liver damage or cirrhosis. With no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for the disease, many NASH companies are currently attempting to bring their candidates toward approval. In this article, we take a […] December 21, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Opinion 18 Dec 2023 What to expect from biotech clinical trials in the coming year As cancer research has seen an increase in funding lately, here are some of the key clinical trends that you can expect in 2024. December 18, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Weekly Roundup 15 Dec 2023 Pharvaris’ $300 million public offering; Genentech’s breast cancer trial success; new neuromuscular disease target discovered What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. December 15, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Weekly Roundup 8 Dec 2023 Xenon’s $345 million public offering; EyePoint Pharmaceuticals’ trial success; gene therapy found to reduce liver cancer What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. December 8, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 1 Dec 2023 Arvinas raises $350 million; Exonate’s trial reaps success; new cancer drugs discovered Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. The latest biotech news in fundraising In the news this week, biotech Arvinas raises $350 million PIPE American protein degradation company Arvinas has bagged $350 million in a private placement (PIPE). The […] December 1, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Weekly Roundup 24 Nov 2023 Viva’s $210 million round; Merck grabs Caraway for $610 million; Genentech signs a deal with NVIDIA Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Whether it is partnerships, clinical trials, or fundraising, we have got you covered. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. Viva Biotech closes $210 million funding round Chinese company Viva Biotech closed a funding round worth $210 […] November 24, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 21 Nov 2023 Beyond insulin: six cutting-edge diabetes biotech companies you should know about As we predicted last year, the diabetes market is booming, particularly after the incredible success of new diabetes drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro. There are now several diabetes biotech companies that are garnering attention, all with their own innovative solutions to tackling both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence […] November 21, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Weekly Roundup 10 Nov 2023 Korro Bio and Frequency’s merger; Lexeo’s $100 million IPO; Gate Biosciences new class of drugs You are reading Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Korro Bio and Frequency Therapeutics close merger Last Friday, Korro Bio announced the completion of the previously announced business combination between Frequency Therapeutics, Inc. and the entity formerly known as Korro Bio. The combined company will now operate under the name Korro Bio, Inc. […] November 10, 2023 - 12 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 2 Nov 2023 How French pharma giant Sanofi is betting big on AI The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping clinical research and trials have given rise to many new AI-driven biotech startups. According to a recent report, the number of AI companies involved in drug discovery and development increased from 62 in 2011 to 400 in 2022. This AI-driven transformation is catching the attention of big pharma […] November 2, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
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 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 25 Sep 2023 Base editing hits the clinic in the U.S. Over the past couple of years, base editing, a recent offshoot of the heralded CRISPR/Cas 9 technology, has been doing its rounds in the biotech space. Now, base editing has finally set foot into clinical trials for the first time in the U.S.. American precision medicine company Beam Therapeutics treated its first patient with its […] September 25, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 22 Sep 2023 U.S. approval for psychedelic drug MDMA nears after success in clinic The psychedelic drug MDMA edges closer towards FDA approval for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the U.S., after promising results of a trial were published. This comes after Australia became the first country to allow doctors to prescribe the drug to those struggling with mental health disorders like PTSD and depression. Recognizing […] September 22, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email