Biotech: Page 5


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    The power of genomics-based healthcare remains largely untapped

    23andMe co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses ways the industry could integrate genomics into healthcare.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Biotech Spotlight

    A biotech tackles drug discovery with transcription factor know-how

    Talus Bio, which developed a platform to map transcription factors, has a lead cancer candidate in the works and consults with other industry players in the complicated biology.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
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    Trendline

    Artificial intelligence & machine learning

    After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

    By PharmaVoice staff
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    Can Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy still deliver on its promise?

    For Sarepta — and DMD patients — there’s a lot riding on the treatment’s next steps.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Humans can’t shake the mosquito threat. Here’s what pharma has in the pipeline.

    The arsenal against the world’s deadliest creature is growing and a universal vaccine is in the works.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Sponsored by ClinicalMind

    Optimizing KOL engagement and technology utilization in 2024

    What if your advisory solution was a skillful blend of innovative tech, medical communications specialists, high-touch client service, and a flexible contract?

    Nov. 13, 2023
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    5 of the best paid biopharma CEOs

    As revenue growth remained high last year, so did biopharma CEO pay in the U.S.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Making Moves

    Does BioMarin’s CEO shuffle signal bigger changes ahead?

    With its long-time CEO on the way out, the rare disease biotech has seen an activist investor grow its stake.

    By Nov. 9, 2023
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    How pharma leaders talk about ethics in a highly criticized industry

    The maze of ethical issues in biopharma can confound even the wiliest executive. How do some leaders get by?

    By Nov. 9, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?

    A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.

    By Ned Pagliarulo , Nov. 9, 2023
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    An at-home flu vaccine? If approved, it could open the door to more DIY options

    A new way to administer vaccines at home could help AstraZeneca reach a wider market for FluMist, the nasal influenza vaccine.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Biotech Spotlight

    A new delivery method muscling its way into the RNA space

    With an AOC platform targeting muscle diseases, Avidity Biosciences hopes to break open the possibilities of RNA.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Q&A

    23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki’s vision for changing healthcare as a ‘full-fledged biotech’

    23andMe always had bigger aims than at-home genetics testing. In this in-depth interview, the company’s founder explains its foray into pharma, drug R&D, solving cold cases and more.  

    By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 7, 2023
  • Arthur Caplan, professor of bioethics and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics, NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine
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    Opinion

    The thorniest questions facing pharma, according to a leading bioethicist

    Bioethics guru Arthur Caplan of NYU gives his outspoken and frank opinion on the industry’s minefield of ethical challenges.

    By Nov. 6, 2023
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    PharmaVoice 100

    PharmaVoice 100s: Entrepreneurs

    From biotech startups to a services agency, these entrepreneurs are hedging their bets to offer innovative approaches in patient care.

    By Nov. 3, 2023
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    In a record year for biotech bankruptcy, here are 3 companies that went under

    A challenging funding environment and lack of partnering deals have contributed to the market's ongoing troubles.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Tools like ChatGPT can personalize clinical trials tech — if companies avoid the pitfalls

    From hallucinations to data privacy, pharma looks to iron out the kinks of generative AI.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 1, 2023
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    What’s next for COVID dark horse Novavax?

    Novavax scored a new COVID vaccine go-ahead for the 2023-24 season, but is it the boost the company needs?

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Q&A // Red Jacket winners 2023

    Red Jacket: Helen Sabzevari, an immunotherapy pioneer

    Precigen’s CEO is pushing for her next therapeutic breakthrough with innovative cell and gene therapy platforms.

    By Oct. 27, 2023
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    Q&A // Red Jacket winners 2023

    Red Jacket: Dr. Jeremy Levin, a transformational leader

    A consummate life sciences executive who has led with boldness and devotion, Dr. Jeremy Levin considers himself a participant as well as a leader.

    By Oct. 27, 2023
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    The 2023 Red Jacket honorees

    This year's inductees to the PharmaVoice 100 "hall of fame" are leaders who have been at the forefront — and will stay at the forefront — of industry change.

    By Oct. 27, 2023
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    Biotech Spotlight

    Cidara’s J&J-partnered immunotherapy could target flu and cancer

    On a roll with promising data, the commercial-stage biotech is leveraging drug-Fc conjugates to aim a new weapon at viral targets.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Patient groups have become a powerhouse in R&D. Here’s a look at their impact.

    “They have the money,” and they’re using it to influence drug development, according to the executive director of the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Pfizer’s new shot approval adds to a growing vaccine prowess

    Pfizer brought in a new approval for a five-in-one shot for meningococcal disease, and the company has built a sizable vaccine business over time.

    By Oct. 24, 2023
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    Biotech Spotlight

    An ‘inverse vaccine’ takes aim at autoimmune diseases

    Backed by Pfizer, Anokion’s innovative approach to treating celiac, MS and more is showing early promise where others failed.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 23, 2023
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    From the rainforest to Wall Street — Jaguar Health’s big play for revitalization

    A pharma with a massive collection of rainforest-derived plants needs a regulatory win to overcome last year’s financial decline.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 17, 2023