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FDA meeting gives window into gene therapy field’s angst

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Gene therapy experts and advocates warning of the sector’s many challenges found a receptive audience in FDA leadership at a regulatory forum Thursday.

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FDA turns back Capricor’s Duchenne cell therapy

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The company said it was “surprised” by the decision, which followed the ouster of cell and gene therapy officials from the agency during deramiocel’s review.

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FDA to use new review tool on Sarepta’s gene therapy work

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The company is one of the first to receive a “platform technology designation,” which could speed the review of certain gene therapy applications it later brings to the regulator.

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Actithera draws new investors to radiopharma drug pitch

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FDA rejects Ultragenyx gene therapy over manufacturing concerns

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While the CRL derails a near-term clearance, one analyst described the rejection as more of “a speed bump to approval, rather than a roadblock.”

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Gene therapy faces fresh uncertainty as two more top FDA officials depart

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The reported dismissal of high-ranking CBER officials Nicole Verdun and Rachael Anatol resurfaced lingering concerns about how gene therapies will be regulated under new FDA leadership.

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FDA Approves Benlysta Autoinjector for Pediatric Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis

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Food and Drug Administration has approved an autoinjector of Benlysta (belimumab) for subcutaneous injection in patients ≥5 years of age with active lupus nephritis who are receiving standard therapy. Benlysta.