European approval follows the recent announcement of the FDA approval of Ponvory for RMS
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Biogen partners with Ginkgo Bioworks on gene therapy manufacturing platform
Collaboration will aim to address challenge of timely and costly AAV-based vector manufacturing
BMS’ Opdivo/Yervoy improves long-term survival for melanoma patients
At six and a half years 49% of patients treated with combination therapy remained alive
FDA approves Janssen’s Rybrevant
First targeted treatment authorised in the US for NSCLC patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations
CHMP puts eight new medicines forward for EU approval
First one-time gene therapy for CALD among latest recommendations
MSD’s pneumococcal vaccine candidate shows promise in paediatric studies
Investigational 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine consists of pneumococcal polysaccharides from 15 serotypes
Lilly’s tirzepatide achieves superior A1C reductions versus insulin glargine
Investigational therapy also led to superior body weight reductions in adults with type 2 diabetes
EU secures 1.8 billion additional doses of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 jab
Pfizer/BioNTech said all doses earmarked for the European Commission are planned to be manufactured in the European Union
NHS England funds first national metastatic breast cancer audit
UK-based charity Breast Cancer Now ‘proud’ of milestone after campaigning for improved data collection
CROY 2021 entering the final month for entries
The 2021 Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas will be closing for entry on the 18th of June.
EMA, MHRA to review Vertex’ Kaftrio for children with CF
If approved, up to 2,000 children with CF would be eligible for treatment with the drug
NICE turns down Janssen’s Erleada
Cost-effectiveness estimates have fallen above the threshold because of uncertain trial evidence
NHS patients with rare blood disorders gain access to Ultomiris
Around 270 people with PNH and 160 people with aHUS will be eligible for the new treatment
BMS to pay up to $1.56bn for Agenus’ bispecific antibody programme
BMS will pay Agenus $200m upfront and up to $1.36bn in development, regulatory and commercial milestones
UK trial tests third doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Initial results trialling seven vaccines will inform plans for Autumn booster programme
