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Market Prices Or Political Expediency? Amgen’s US Lawsuit Seen As Litmus Test

As the US struggles to contain the cost of prescription medicines, a growing number of state governments are trying to take matters into their own hands and believe prescription drug affordability boards could be the answer.

Overcoming The Challenges Of Developing Hearing Loss Therapies

Hearing loss remains an area in dire need of new treatments, and while new approaches such as regenerative and gene therapies are under development, running clinical trials involves a number of challenges, according to speakers at a UK webinar.

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US Adalimumab Outlook Brightens At Mid-Point Of 2024

The latest figures on uptake of rivals to AbbVie's Humira in the US show adalimumab biosimilars beginning to capture significant market share from the originator after an initially slow start in 2023.

Deal Volume Up, Value Down During The First Half

Without a mega-merger like 2023’s Pfizer/Seagan takeout, M&A deals grew smaller during the first half of 2024, while volume rose. In alliance deals, H1 2024 activity somewhat mirrored activity from H1 2023.

Podcast: Thermo Fisher’s Meron Mathias On Why Environmental Sustainability Must Be A Top Priority

Meron Mathias is vice president of CSR and sustainability at Thermo Fisher, whose specialty diagnostics division makes it the fifth leading player by revenues in the global IVD industry. In this podcast, she reflects on Thermo Fisher’s early commitment to ESG and sustainability reporting, its Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets and how regulation is moving industry towards a mandatory disclosure landscape.

2023-2024 Global Biopharma R&D Productivity And Growth Ranking

The overall R&D productivity of the 30 largest public biopharma companies has increased despite a challenging global environment for investment and growth. Will hype cycles impact this picture in coming years?

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Balancing Up The Clinician Burnout-AI Equation

The medical industry must scale up to meet rising demand for care with fewer clinicians. Artificial intelligence can take care to the next levels of volume and quality – and in equity of delivery, insists the company, Annalise.ai.

Podcast: Thermo Fisher’s Meron Mathias On Why Environmental Sustainability Must Be A Top Priority

Meron Mathias is vice president of CSR and sustainability at Thermo Fisher, whose specialty diagnostics division makes it the fifth leading player by revenues in the global IVD industry. In this podcast, she reflects on Thermo Fisher’s early commitment to ESG and sustainability reporting, its Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets and how regulation is moving industry towards a mandatory disclosure landscape.

H2 Investment Life Sciences Uptick Anticipated But Markets Remain Enduringly Cautious

Taylor Wessing investment partners share their thoughts about market trends, the surge in AI interest and the new UK government’s approach to the life sciences agenda.

Biotech’s Next Goal: ‘Addressing Resistance’ In The ADC Space

George Badescu, chief business officer at Heidelberg Pharma, discusses antibody-drug conjugate development, partnership styles and the appetite for risk-taking in the biopharma industry.

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Innovation

Overcoming The Challenges Of Developing Hearing Loss Therapies

Hearing loss remains an area in dire need of new treatments, and while new approaches such as regenerative and gene therapies are under development, running clinical trials involves a number of challenges, according to speakers at a UK webinar.

'Not Going With The Crowd’: Mapping Gene Potential With ProFound Therapeutics

John Lepore, CEO of ProFound Therapeutics and CEO-partner at Flagship Pioneering, discusses the vast possibilities for the human atlas, the benefits of strategic partnering and knowing when to walk away from a project.

Could AI Help Vaccine Developers See Into The Future?

Rapidly-mutating viruses can easily outpace even the fastest vaccine developers. To prevent another pandemic, biotechs are hoping AI might be able to predict mutations of concern and design vaccines against them before they arise.

Why Is Animal Testing Still With Us?

Despite increased openness by regulators and technological progress, the adoption of alternatives to animal testing remains challenging. The need for data validation by agencies and companies is a big factor.

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Leadership

'Not Going With The Crowd’: Mapping Gene Potential With ProFound Therapeutics

John Lepore, CEO of ProFound Therapeutics and CEO-partner at Flagship Pioneering, discusses the vast possibilities for the human atlas, the benefits of strategic partnering and knowing when to walk away from a project.

Schumacher Looks To Steer Tubulis To The Top Of The ADC Tree

It has been quite a year for German biotech Tubulis, and CEO Dominik Schumacher tells In Vivo that the group has the potential to be “a really meaningful, sizable leader” in the antibody-drug conjugate space.

Execs On The Move: July 2024

An interactive look at recent executive-level company changes and promotions in the biopharma, medical device and diagnostics industries.

Boehringer R&D Exec: ‘People Are Longing For Connection’

In her role as Boehringer's senior vice president and global head of Development Sciences, Xiaorong He emphasizes patient-centric innovation and sustainability. She is committed to incorporating patient insights into product development and advancing eco-friendly practices within the company's R&D pipeline.

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Market Access

Market Prices Or Political Expediency? Amgen’s US Lawsuit Seen As Litmus Test

As the US struggles to contain the cost of prescription medicines, a growing number of state governments are trying to take matters into their own hands and believe prescription drug affordability boards could be the answer.

The Future Of Medical Evidence Generation

Boston Consulting Group and senior pharma industry executives take a broad look at the challenges and opportunities for medical affairs evidence generation with multiple modalities.

Market Access Strategies: Nudging Negotiations Along

Deals in pharma to secure market access are now business as usual. More deals will be needed in future too. Yet they take time and are not easy to successfully conclude. Could nudging the negotiations help?

Why EU App Makers May Need A Notified Body More Often Than They Realized

Any apps, or indeed any software, which assist communication in the medical field need to be carefully evaluated against a tricky-to-comprehend rule in the EU’s Medical Device Regulation.

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2025’s Therapy Area Growth Drivers And Brakes: Part Two

The second instalment of In Vivo’s three-part series delves into the therapeutic categories that will propel forecast pharmaceutical sales growth for 2025, focusing on blood malignancies, skin conditions and generalized cardiovascular disease.

US Adalimumab Outlook Brightens At Mid-Point Of 2024

The latest figures on uptake of rivals to AbbVie's Humira in the US show adalimumab biosimilars beginning to capture significant market share from the originator after an initially slow start in 2023.

Deal Volume Up, Value Down During The First Half

Without a mega-merger like 2023’s Pfizer/Seagan takeout, M&A deals grew smaller during the first half of 2024, while volume rose. In alliance deals, H1 2024 activity somewhat mirrored activity from H1 2023.

2023-2024 Global Biopharma R&D Productivity And Growth Ranking

The overall R&D productivity of the 30 largest public biopharma companies has increased despite a challenging global environment for investment and growth. Will hype cycles impact this picture in coming years?

See All
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The Future Of Medical Evidence Generation

Boston Consulting Group and senior pharma industry executives take a broad look at the challenges and opportunities for medical affairs evidence generation with multiple modalities.

'Not Going With The Crowd’: Mapping Gene Potential With ProFound Therapeutics

John Lepore, CEO of ProFound Therapeutics and CEO-partner at Flagship Pioneering, discusses the vast possibilities for the human atlas, the benefits of strategic partnering and knowing when to walk away from a project.

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Could AI Help Vaccine Developers See Into The Future?

Rapidly-mutating viruses can easily outpace even the fastest vaccine developers. To prevent another pandemic, biotechs are hoping AI might be able to predict mutations of concern and design vaccines against them before they arise.

Why Is Animal Testing Still With Us?

Despite increased openness by regulators and technological progress, the adoption of alternatives to animal testing remains challenging. The need for data validation by agencies and companies is a big factor.

Balancing Up The Clinician Burnout-AI Equation

The medical industry must scale up to meet rising demand for care with fewer clinicians. Artificial intelligence can take care to the next levels of volume and quality – and in equity of delivery, insists the company, Annalise.ai.

Market Access Strategies: Nudging Negotiations Along

Deals in pharma to secure market access are now business as usual. More deals will be needed in future too. Yet they take time and are not easy to successfully conclude. Could nudging the negotiations help?

2025’s Therapy Area Growth Drivers And Brakes: Part Two

The second instalment of In Vivo’s three-part series delves into the therapeutic categories that will propel forecast pharmaceutical sales growth for 2025, focusing on blood malignancies, skin conditions and generalized cardiovascular disease.

Why EU App Makers May Need A Notified Body More Often Than They Realized

Any apps, or indeed any software, which assist communication in the medical field need to be carefully evaluated against a tricky-to-comprehend rule in the EU’s Medical Device Regulation.

US Adalimumab Outlook Brightens At Mid-Point Of 2024

The latest figures on uptake of rivals to AbbVie's Humira in the US show adalimumab biosimilars beginning to capture significant market share from the originator after an initially slow start in 2023.

Mpox: WHO Steps Up Calls For Urgent Prevention And Vaccination Efforts

National authorities urged to address knowledge gaps and generate evidence about the dynamics of mpox transmission.

Deal Volume Up, Value Down During The First Half

Without a mega-merger like 2023’s Pfizer/Seagan takeout, M&A deals grew smaller during the first half of 2024, while volume rose. In alliance deals, H1 2024 activity somewhat mirrored activity from H1 2023.

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