Formulation Development
EQRx Announces Two Lancet Oncology Publications of Positive Phase 3 Results of Sugemalimab in Stage III & Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
EQRx, Inc. recently announced data from its partner CStone Pharmaceuticals’ two pivotal Phase 3 studies of the anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody sugemalimab for the treatment of…
FORMULATION FORUM - Formulation & Process of Lipid Nanoparticles for Delivery of Small Molecules & Biologicals
Jim Huang, PhD, explains how recently, lipid nanoparticles have emerged as a drug delivery system for biologicals, especially for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in which LNPs play a vital role in transporting mRNA into the target cells.
ORGAN-ON-A-CHIP - A Novel Way to Accurately Test Delivery of Non-Standard Formulations
David Hughes, PhD, says ultimately, the goal of OOC technology is to improve the translatability of data between the lab and the clinic. Through a lung-on-a-chip approach, it is possible to recreate the histoarchitecture, phenotype, and function of bronchial and alveolar areas of the lung.
EXOSOMES - The Next Evolution in Therapy Delivery Beyond the Cell Membrane: The Promise of Exosomes
Linda Marbán, PhD, says perhaps the best way to get past the cell membrane is to deliver contents the same way that cells send information to each other. And that is by the exosome, which in the case of targeted therapy delivery, has been identified as an alternative that shows powerful promise.
Clinical Trial Begins in the UK to Investigate 3-in-1 High Blood Pressure Pill
George Medicines recently announced its proprietary triple low-dose combination pill, GMRx2, will be trialed in UK patients with high blood pressure (hypertension), in a collaboration…
Evelo Biosciences Presents Data on EDP1815 Mechanism of Action & Supporting Ongoing Clinical Development for Inflammatory Diseases
Evelo Biosciences, Inc. recently announced data for EDP1815, the company’s lead product in inflammation, detailing its mechanism of action and supporting further clinical development in patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis…..
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Disrupting Treatment Paradigms
Nancy Lurker, President and CEO of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, discusses how she is not only working to disrupt treatment paradigms in ophthalmic drug delivery, but also disrupting leadership paradigms as a female CEO of a company with 2020 total revenues of $34.4 million.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - GATC Health & Liquid Biosciences: Faster, Cheaper, More Effective Drug Discovery
Ian Jenkins, Director of Science, and Jeff Moses, CMO at GATC Health, discuss the combined benefits of their MAT platform and Liquid Biosciences’ Emerge mathematical evolution platform to help identify the right biology sooner and focus on a smaller set of potential compounds early in the pre-clinical development process to enable pharma companies to develop drugs with more efficiency and a higher success rate.
GALECTIN INHIBITORS - Is a Galectin-3 Inhibitor the Answer for Millions of Patients With Cirrhosis & Cancer?
Pol F. Boudes, MD, explains how development of a galectin-3 inhibitor could play a significant role in treating liver diseases, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and its complication, liver cirrhosis.
BIOMARKERS - Biomarkers: The Guiding Light for R&D in Heterogeneous Diseases
Thomas Turi, PhD, says while biomarkers have been a long-standing part of R&D and a mainstay of clinical practice for the characterization and diagnosis of disease for decades, they are increasingly playing a crucial role in guiding decisions to improve efficacy and efficiency of clinical trials.
Imcyse Reports Positive Immune Response from Interim Analysis of Phase 2 IMPACT Type 1 Diabetes Study
Imcyse recently reported positive biomarker data from a planned interim analysis of its Phase 2 study, IMCY-0098 Proof of ACtion in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) (IMPACT), evaluating the company’s lead candidate….
Salarius Pharmaceuticals Expands Oncology Pipeline Through Strategic Acquisition of Targeted Protein Degradation Portfolio From DeuteRx, LLC
Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement with DeuteRx, LLC to acquire an oral, small molecule targeted protein degradation portfolio. The acquisition includes a lead….
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patients Dosed in DAYBREAK & Weekly Trials Evaluating Setmelanotide for Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently announced the first patient has been dosed with setmelanotide, the company’s melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist, in the Phase 2 DAYBREAK clinical…
Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics Provides Update on Regenerative Medicine Intellectual Property Portfolio
Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics, Inc. recently announced 18 new patents were issued and 17 new patent applications were filed in 2021. The intellectual property is owned by…
Proscia & Datavant Partner to Connect Pathology Data With Health Data Ecosystem for Life Sciences R&D
Proscia and Datavant recently announced a partnership that will provide life sciences companies with digitized pathology data to power the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics.…
INCOG BioPharma Services Builds State-of-the-Art Facility With Promise to Deliver a Better Customer Experience
INCOG BioPharma Services is nearing completion on the construction of its manufacturing facility and global headquarters in Fishers, Indiana. The 90,000-sq-ft facility will be the…
Q-VANT Biosciences Launches to Solve the Pharmaceutical Industry Problem of Limited Quillaja Saponin-Based Adjuvants for Life-Saving Vaccines
Q-VANT Biosciences has launched as the first company to achieve a 100% sustainable way to meet the growing global vaccine market demand for Quillaja saponin-based adjuvants including QS-21. QS-21 is considered the “Gold Standard” adjuvant for enhancing immune….
HUTCHMED Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China for HMPL-523 for Treatment of Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
HUTCHMED (China) Limited recently announced the Center for Drug Evaluation of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to HMPL-523,…
COVAXIN (BBV152) Booster Shown to Neutralize Both Omicron & Delta Variants of SARS-CoV-2
Ocugen, Inc.and its partner, Bharat Biotech recently announced results from a study conducted at Emory University demonstrating that sera from subjects who received a booster dose of candidate vaccine….
atai Life Sciences Announces FDA IND Clearance for PCN-101 R-ketamine Program
atai Life Sciences N.V. recently announced the US FDA has given Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance to conduct a clinical DDI study of PCN-101 (R-ketamine). atai plans to initiate the….
