Andrew McConaghie
Senior Writer
Andrew writes on a range of topics across biopharma sector R&D and commercial issues, from new biotech start-ups to COVID-19 vaccines and new cancer, cell and gene therapies.
Latest From Andrew McConaghie
Cardiac Data Strengthens Capricor’s Duchenne Candidate As FDA Filing Gets Underway
Approval based on the Phase II results could come in early 2025, with a Phase III study already underway.
Itovebi Approval Is First Step In Roche’s Breast Cancer Comeback
The Swiss company is aiming to regain its innovator status and expand its offering across all breast cancer settings. Approval of Itovebi is just the start.
GSK Lifted By $2.2bn Zantac Litigation Deal
The payout will bring GSK closer to resolving lawsuits which have occupied it for years – though investors are now likely to focus on new product growth concerns at the UK firm.
GSK’s Arexvy Reinforces Its Lead In A Stalling RSV Vaccine Market
Arexvy has become the first RSV vaccine to show it can provide protection over three years – but that might mean lower market uptake than originally expected.
Still Looking For A Gene Therapy Hit, Syncona Backs Purespring In IgA Nephropathy Market
Purespring has just raised $105m from an investor syndicate who are betting it can develop the first gene therapy for kidney disease and learn from setbacks experienced in the space.
AstraZeneca Shows Cardiovascular Ambition With Lipoprotein Disruptor Deal
The $100m upfront deal help AZ to fill out its cardiovascular, renal and metabolism portfolio, now joining Lilly in seeking to develop an oral Lp(a)-targeting therapy.