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MARCH 11, 2025

Developing treatments for individuals living with rare diseases is critical, but orphan drug development is laden with unique obstacles that necessitate innovative, multifaceted approaches. By tailoring treatment approaches to these preferences, researchers can better address the needs of different patient subgroups.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The convergence of real-world data (RWD), technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a vital role in accelerating drug development. In a recent panel discussion at DIA Global , our experts explored how these elements are reshaping clinical research and drug discovery.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 30, 2025

In the rapidly evolving field of cell and gene therapy (CGT), the ability to manage complex biological data, optimise manufacturing processes, and accelerate drug discovery is crucial. How AI is solving CGTs biggest challenges Cell and gene therapy is inherently complex. Kosten Digital was established to bridge this gap.

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MARCH 13, 2024

This significance and focus are ever more apparent when the starting cellular material is imperative to drug product success. Within cell therapy clinical trials, apheresis collections contribute to the specific constituents of the given therapy.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 24, 2025

The partnership represents a major financial and strategic milestone for Revolution Medicines, which has built a robust pipeline of targeted therapies aimed at cancers driven by mutations in the RAS family of genes—some of the most prevalent and historically difficult-to-drug oncogenes in human cancer.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

As a result, drug developers make better decisions more quickly (removing 50% of study timeline whitespace) to bring new therapies to market faster. Accelerate customer speed to market With a modern and integrated user experience, AI solutions put the right data and insights into the right hands in real time.

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SugarCone Biotech

JUNE 19, 2025

They have interesting patterns of expression in different cancer indications; thus, diverse therapies for attacking these targets have been developed. Each target and each therapeutic modality induce varying degrees of clinical efficacy, as well as causing toxicities. months (versus 20% ORR and 8.3

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PPD

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Cell and gene therapy (CGT) studies are rapidly gaining momentum in the Asia-Pacific region, fueled by growing patient demand and a thriving ecosystem of innovation. In China, the high incidence of solid tumors is driving an urgent need for advanced therapies, spurring the push for new treatment approaches.

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DrugBank

JUNE 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of oncology drug development, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, altering not just the pace but the very methodology of discovery and development.

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Broad Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration By Corie Lok November 2, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration Long-standing industry-academia collaboration has already resulted in three clinical oncology candidates.

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Drug Target Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

But commitment to neuroscience drug development is critically important given the significant unmet medical needs and the ways in which patients, caregivers, and families suffer. Historically, what has limited investor interest in funding neurological and psychiatric therapies in development?

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PPD

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Approaches to outsourcing clinical trials have changed significantly in recent years. Mixing of service models — a strategy that drug developers are leveraging now more than ever — can bring life-changing therapies to market faster.

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Drug Target Review

JUNE 11, 2025

Drug development is plagued by complex challenges, but multimodal AI is unlocking new opportunities. By integrating diverse data sources – from genomics to clinical insights – this approach is accelerating drug discovery, improving patient stratification and boosting success rates. Highlighting data integration.

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Cytel

AUGUST 28, 2023

A clinical development plan — a comprehensive strategy for developing an investigational product through regulatory submission — is a critical component of drug development and helps ensure that new therapies are safe, effective, and of high quality.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

These survey results also highlight the importance of evaluating a variety of potential CRO partners of different sizes to choose the best match for your clinical development goals and corporate culture. We are acutely aware that turnover in key project team personnel can lengthen project timelines and inflate clinical trial costs.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Valentine We recently published the first part of our review of FDAs draft guidance titled Frequently Asked Questions Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products. If you make a tissue product you may produce one lot per patient where a gene therapy may only need a handful of lots through Phase 3.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 23, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of immuno-oncology, managing the side effects of advanced therapies has become just as important as enhancing their efficacy. Our goals are to progress our pipeline and position each asset for clinical and commercial success.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Valentine On November 19, 2024, FDA released a draft guidance titled Frequently Asked Questions Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products. The draft guidance describes various methods to assess either cell distribution for cell therapy products or vector biodistribution for gene therapy products.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 18, 2025

Pushkal Garg to Lead Unified Research and Development Organization, Signaling Strategic Expansion into Next Phase of RNAi Therapeutics Innovation Alnylam Pharmaceuticals , a global leader in RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, has announced the promotion of Pushkal Garg, M.D.,

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PPD

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The drug development industry is constantly adapting and evolving to bring novel therapeutics to market to improve the lives of patients across the globe. While the drug development industry experienced setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the field  is again gaining momentum reminiscent of its pre-pandemic pace.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 16, 2025

Teva and Fosun Pharma Forge Strategic Partnership to Develop and Commercialize Innovative Anti-PD1-IL2 Therapy (TEV-56278) in Immuno-Oncology Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in global oncology drug development. and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co.,

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

JUNE 23, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Commercialization Weekly Every Wednesday Gene Therapy Weekly Every Thursday Emerging Biotech Weekly Every Tuesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thus, these drugs best complement, rather than replace, healthy lifestyle interventions.

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JULY 3, 2025

Approximately two in 10 patients with hematologic malignancies are estimated to be eligible and able to receive cell therapy. The REMS Burden Explained Once deemed necessary for managing the risks associated with CAR T therapies, the REMS requirements imposed significant operational burdens on treatment centers.

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PPD

MARCH 26, 2024

A large majority of drug developers utilize FSP or hybrid FSP/FSO models, half are “heavy users” Heavy users: Those that use FSP or hybrid FSP/FSO models for most of their clinical development outsourcing. Heavy users leverage these models for nearly three-quarters of their outsourcing.

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Alta Sciences

APRIL 17, 2024

Five Promising Treatment Areas in Early-Phase Drug Development in 2024 aasimakopoulos Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:52 Early-phase drug development is an ever-changing landscape, as emerging science leads to new promising areas of research for the treatment of human health issues.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, ageing is not caused by just random wear and tear of our bodies over time but is instead caused by a discrete set of biological mechanisms that we now better understand and can target with therapies. a clinical-stage private biopharma company developing therapies for neurological and psychiatric diseases.

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Cytel

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Data is the cornerstone of any clinical trial, driving the decision-making process of drug development, and is a fundamental requirement for approval of new therapies by regulatory agencies like the FDA or EMA.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Through further research and work as a principal investigator on clinical studies for several central nervous system indications, I laid the groundwork for a career in gene therapy drug development. AskBio) I continue to work to bring innovative gene therapies to patients in need.

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KIF1A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Read the Guide FDA Launches Pilot Program to Help Further Accelerate Development of Rare Disease Therapies One frustrating aspect of traditional drug development, especially for rare disease communities, is the tempo of regulatory decisions on potential drugs.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

JANUARY 4, 2023

Brevig, Senior Regulatory Device and Biologics Expert — On December 7, 2022, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) held a town hall to answer questions related to cell therapy and tissue-engineered products chemistry, manufacturing, and contr­­ols (CMC).

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 26, 2025

From our innovative discovery engine to one of the most comprehensive pipelines in the oncology space, we are uniquely positioned to deliver transformative therapies with speed, precision, and purpose.” BeOne Medicines’ rise has been fueled by a strategic commitment to innovation at every level of the drug development continuum.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 11, 2025

(Nasdaq: IONS) has announced the dosing of the first patient in the Phase 3 REVEAL clinical trial, marking a significant milestone in the development of ION582, an investigational therapy for Angelman syndrome (AS).

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lewis, Senior Regulatory Device & Biologics Expert — On October 20, 2023, FDA announced the availability of the final guidance authored by CBER titled “Voluntary Consensus Standards Recognition Program for Regenerative Medicine Therapies.” It finalized a draft guidance published in 2022.

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Drug Target Review

JUNE 28, 2025

“My passion for science drew me to DARPin technology, and I was eager to contribute to the development of new DARPin therapies.” ” Beyond that, the second MSLN Radio-DARPin is advancing and Switch-DARPin development is progressing further. ” From there, things moved fast.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 2, 2022

New multi-program collaboration to develop allogeneic TCR-T/CAR-T programs brings together Immatics’ allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapy platform ACTallo ® with Bristol Myers Squibb’s technologies and oncology drug development expertise. Executive Vice President, Research & Early Development, Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JANUARY 24, 2024

Why Partnering with Genetic Counselors May Benefit Your Clinical Program The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) has issued a statement that geneticists should be involved in the development of genetic therapies. Enrolling adequate populations will be required to advance these programs.

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PPD

OCTOBER 16, 2023

There has been continuous growth in the variety and volume of available health care data, and newer applications for use of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) to enhance the speed of patient access to new therapies. Tokenization can accelerate innovation in clinical trials and drug development.

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