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12 hours ago

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.The FDA is pushing new guidelines for cancer trials, recommending overall survival as a primary endpoint. Capricor Therapeutics is asking the FDA to reconsider their rejection of a treatment for DMD cardiomyopathy with the return of Vinay Prasad. Rocket Pharmaceuticals' phase II trial has resumed after a patient death, and the Trump administration's tariffs and drug...

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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.The FDA is pushing new guidelines for cancer trials, recommending overall survival as a primary endpoint. Capricor Therapeutics is asking the FDA to reconsider their rejection of a treatment for DMD cardiomyopathy with the return of Vinay Prasad. Rocket Pharmaceuticals' phase II trial has resumed after a patient death, and the Trump administration's tariffs and drug...

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Bayer's $1.3B Deal, Arrowhead's Stock Drop, Vaccine Study Standoff, and More

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. ## Bayer has secured a $1.3 billion deal with Kumquat Biosciences for exclusive access to their small-molecule KRAS G12D blocker. Meanwhile, Arrowhead has navigated through the Sarepta storm and experienced a drop in stock prices, despite having no direct ties to Sarepta's issues. In other news, a medical journal stands firm in refusing to retract a vaccine study, ...

1 day ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Stay Informed on the Latest Industry Updates

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Vinay Prasad has returned to his position as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA after a sudden exit less than two weeks ago. The FDA has restricted the patient pool for bluebird's Skysona gene therapy due to safety concerns, and Sarepta's AAV gene therapy platform has come under scrutiny following patient deaths from liver injuri...

2 days ago

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The Latest in Pharma and Biotech: Updates and Insights

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Vinay Prasad has returned to the FDA as the Chief of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, just 10 days after his mysterious departure. His return comes after a short "vacation" in California, and it is believed that the regulator convinced him to come back. Some speculate that Prasad's time away may have helped him gain a better understanding of the com...

3 days ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Industry

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Eli Lilly is facing significant drug pricing pressure, with issues ranging from the pricing of their weight loss pill Orfoglipron to market battles with competitors like Novo Nordisk. Despite the challenges, Lilly's executives see opportunities for their products in the real world. Jazz Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for Dordaviprone, making it the first new...

6 days ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Novo Nordisk's Focus on Obesity, Chinese Biotech Partnerships, and Policy Pressures in the Industry

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.Novo Nordisk's new CEO, Maziar Mike Doustdar, is focusing on developing more drugs for obesity and diabetes while trimming the company's pipeline. The Department of Health and Human Services is terminating around $500 million in contracts for mRNA vaccine development, affecting companies like Moderna and Pfizer. Chinese biotechs are turning to big pharma for partnersh...

1 week ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Your Quick Update on the Latest News in the Industry

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.##Breaking News: Pfizer announces successful COVID-19 vaccine trialsIn a groundbreaking announcement, Pfizer revealed that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate has shown to be over 90% effective in preventing the virus. This news brings hope to the world as we continue to battle the global pandemic.##FDA approves new treatment for Alzheimer's diseaseThe FDA has approved...

1 week ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Vaccine Rates Drop, Glioblastoma Research Soars, and FDA's Surprising Rejection

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. BioNTech is focusing on infectious diseases as vaccine rates drop, with expectations that the US COVID-19 vaccination rate will decrease slightly. Glioblastoma research is seeing increased funding and interest from companies like Merck and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The FDA's rejection of Replimmune's melanoma drug, despite staff consensus, has caused a drop in the comp...

1 week ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Moderna, Regeneron, and FDA Updates

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel has stated that the company is not interested in pursuing mergers and acquisitions, preferring to focus on research and development partnerships instead. Former President Trump has threatened 17 big pharmaceutical companies with a deadline to lower drug prices or face government intervention. Regeneron faces regulatory issues affecting deci...

1 week ago

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Top Highlights in Pharma and Biotech: Biogen's Leqembi Sales Surge, Moderna Cuts Workforce, AbbVie Celebrates Success

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Biogen's sales of the partnered Alzheimer's drug Leqembi have climbed 20% in the second quarter, while CEO Chris Viehbacher dismisses rumors of disagreements with Eisai. Moderna has cut 10% of its global workforce as part of cost-cutting measures. AbbVie is celebrating the success of Skyrizi and Rinvoq, Lilly's Mounjaro shows promise in a cardiovascular trial, and ...

1 week ago

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The Biotech Buzz: Latest News and Updates in Pharma and Biotech World

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.Vinay Prasad's departure from CBER has analysts anticipating a more traditional successor, while GSK streamlines its pipeline and pledges billions in US investments. Susan Monarez is now the confirmed CDC director, and the top biopharma venture capital raises of H1 2025 are summarized. Despite challenges like layoffs and market fluctuations, GSK remains committed to i...

2 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: New Novo Nordisk CEO, FDA Reversal on Sarepta, and More

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world. Novo Nordisk has announced Maziar Mike Doustdar as its new CEO, along with a 5% reduction in its 2025 sales guidance. This decision comes as a response to the slowed growth of its semaglutide franchise in the U.S. Senate Democrats are currently looking into HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s controversial move to dismiss all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. A...

2 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: The Latest in Industry Partnerships, Drug Developments, and Regulatory Updates

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world. GSK has entered a partnership with Hengrui worth up to $12 billion, focusing on the COPD candidate HRS-9821. The FDA's new voucher policy has caused confusion among experts, as it lacks clear definition and was announced without public input. The American Medical Association urges RFK Jr. to maintain the preventive task force, and Sarepta denies a patient death is li...

2 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Elevidys setback, Lilly's big commitment, and more!

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. The European Medicines Agency's CHMP did not recommend approving Elevidys for ambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, dealing a blow to Sarepta. FDA is rumored to request new data for Elevidys, leading to uncertainty as FDA considers a new study for the drug. In other news, Eli Lilly commits $856 million to Gate Bioscience for a new class of medicines...

2 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Update: Roche drops obesity asset, Novartis strikes deal, AstraZeneca's Phase III win, and more!

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Roche has dropped an early-stage obesity asset, CT-173, citing lack of competitiveness. Novartis has entered into a drug discovery deal with Matchpoint Therapeutics, acquiring global rights on all molecules for several inflammatory diseases. AstraZeneca claims a Phase III win with its nanobody treatment for myasthenia gravis. Second-quarter earnings season is approa...

2 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: FDA Voucher Program, Sarepta's Elevidys Halts, and AstraZeneca's $50 Billion Investment

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world. The FDA has initiated a voucher program to address lower drug prices and boost domestic investment, with up to five companies being selected based on national priorities. Roche has halted shipments of Sarepta's Elevidys gene therapy after reports of patient deaths. Sarepta is under FDA scrutiny following a third patient death, while the agency welcomes a new top drug...

3 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: The Latest News and Trends in the Industry

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world. Sarepta Therapeutics has halted the distribution of Elevidys in the US after the FDA request, following two deaths. The company's transparency has been called into question, affecting its stock value. Replimmune also faced setbacks after the FDA rejected its melanoma treatment, causing a significant drop in shares. On a more positive note, AstraZeneca has pledged $50...

3 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Navigating the Latest Industry News

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.George Tidmarsh, a biopharma veteran and adjunct professor at Stanford's medical school, has been appointed as the new head of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). His extensive industry experience will be valuable in his new government position. Data secrecy among cell and gene therapy developers is hindering progress in the field, causing fragme...

3 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Sarepta's Stock Plummets, Novartis' Positive Trial, AstraZeneca's Vaccine Delivery Delay, Pfizer and BioNTech's Booster Shot Study

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Sarepta Therapeutics experienced a significant drop in shares as the FDA considers requesting a halt to shipments of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy Elevidys. This decision comes after a third patient death linked to the underlying platform. The company's stock plummeted by 37% on Friday afternoon as reports of the potential shipment stop circulated in the ...

3 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Sarepta's Stock Soars and Novartis Reshoring Operations

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the Pharma and Biotech world. Sarepta Therapeutics has recently experienced an 18% increase in its stock value following a significant business overhaul, which included staff layoffs and pipeline shifts. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about the company's future. At the same time, patients are advocating for access to Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics' ALS drug, Nurown, after promising result...

3 weeks ago

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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Insights from the Industry Leaders

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Johnson & Johnson reported second-quarter earnings of $23.7 billion, driven by cancer and neuroscience drugs, exceeding analyst expectations. CEO Joaquin Duato set a target of $50 billion in oncology sales by 2030. Despite challenges in the industry, Johnson & Johnson remains optimistic about its oncology sales target as the biotech industry continues to na...

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