News and Trends 17 Feb 2023 Report: China leads the way with phase 1 studies Novotech, an Asia Pacific biotech CRO, has published a new global report on phase 1 trial activity including current metrics on fast growth regions and therapeutic areas. The data analysis found that Asia Pacific has been the fastest-growing region for phase 1 clinical trials in the last 10 years, reaching a share of 58% in […] February 17, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 16 Feb 2023 Newron reports ‘striking’ schizophrenia study results Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. has announced what it says are ‘very exciting new results’ from the first 100 randomized patients who have completed one year of treatment in its study of evenamide as an add-on to an antipsychotic (excluding clozapine) in patients with moderate to severe treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) not responding to their current antipsychotic medication. […] February 16, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 16 Feb 2023 Bladder cancer investigational therapy may be given at home UroGen Pharma Ltd. has announced preliminary results of a study to assess the feasibility of home instillation of UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution, an investigational therapy in development for primary chemoablation of low-grade, intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (LG-IR-NMIBC). In the study, UGN-102 was suitable to administer at home by a visiting nurse under the […] February 16, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 16 Feb 2023 Cytovation melanoma study under way Cytovation ASA, a Norwegian clinical stage immune-oncology company focused on the development of CyPep-1, its first-in-class targeted tumor membrane immunotherapy, announces that the first patient has been dosed in its phase 2a study. The trial is investigating CyPep-1 monotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma refractory to checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs). The study is an expansion arm […] February 16, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 14 Feb 2023 IMV presents positive lymphoma trial results IMV Inc. has announced positive preliminary data from its VITALIZE phase 2B trial. The study is evaluating IMV Inc. lead DPX product, maveropepimut-S (MVP-S), in combination with pembrolizumab, in patients with relapsed, refractory diffuse large B cell lymphoma (r/r DLBCL). IMV Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of immune-educating therapies based on its […] February 14, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 14 Feb 2023 Minoryx Therapeutics announces X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy data Minoryx Therapeutics has announced that data from its phase 2/3 ADVANCE clinical trial of lead candidate, leriglitazone, has been published in The Lancet Neurology. The trial, assessing the efficacy and safety of leriglitazone in male patients with adrenomyeloneuropathy, is the first and largest international study to enroll adult male X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy patients. X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) […] February 14, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 10 Feb 2023 Janssen reports positive topline phase 2 HDFN results The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has announced positive topline results from the proof-of-concept phase 2 open-label UNITY clinical trial for the treatment of pregnant adults at high risk for severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). HDFN is a serious and rare condition that can cause life-threatening anemia in the […] February 10, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 10 Feb 2023 Heartseed and Novo Nordisk dose first patient in heart failure cell therapy study Heartseed Inc. and Novo Nordisk A/S say Heartseed has successfully dosed the first patient in a phase 1/2 clinical study (LAPiS Study) with HS-001 – an investigational cell therapy for heart failure. An independent safety evaluation committee has evaluated four-week data on the patient, who lives with advanced heart failure and has given approval for […] February 10, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 9 Feb 2023 Talking about Alzheimer’s disease: current drugs, clinical trials, and the pipeline Sometimes, there’s an interview that we do that’s just a bit long for the regular podcast. So we’re going to start an occasional series of podcasts where we look a bit more in depth at a condition, and what’s the current state of affairs in treatment. In this podcast, the first, we take a closer […] February 9, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Opinion 9 Feb 2023 How AI and ML can transform clinical research By Gary Shorter, head of artificial intelligence at IQVIA Clinical trials are currently in an era of transformation through digitization, with much of the change being attributed to the integration of technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). Like many industries, health and life sciences are experiencing rapid […] February 9, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 9 Feb 2023 TILT Biotherapeutics closes €22M financing for oncology immunotherapy trials TILT Biotherapeutics (TILT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies, has closed its €22 million ($23.8 million) round. This follows on from the first close of €10 million in June 2022. The financing was led by Finland’s Lifeline Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm founded by serial entrepreneurs. The funding will be used to advance […] February 9, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 9 Feb 2023 First toxic shock syndrome vaccine phase 2 study completed The first vaccine to potentially prevent Staphylococcal-induced toxic shock syndrome (TSS) has successfully completed a phase 2 study. TSS is a life-threatening condition caused by toxins that can lead to multiple organ failure and death. Nosocomial pathogen methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to widely-used antibiotics. Infections with MRSA are harder to treat and […] February 9, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email