Companies aim to provide new treatments for inflammatory conditions Gilead Sciences and LEO Pharma have announced a strategic partnership to advance LEO Pharma’s oral STAT6 […]
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Actinogen boosts trial with Cambridge Cognition’s digital suite
Partnership aims to advance Alzheimer’s research with innovative tools Cambridge Cognition Holdings plc has expanded its partnership with Actinogen Medical Limited for the phase 2b/3 […]
Biofidelity and CellCarta partner to deploy Aspyre Lung in global clinical trials
New partnership to advance precision medicine in lung cancer diagnosis Biofidelity and CellCarta have announced a strategic partnership to utilise Biofidelity’s Aspyre® Lung in global […]
Oxford Drug Design achieves in vivo validation for novel cancer treatment
Promising results from mouse study lead to expanded trials Oxford Drug Design, the Oxford-based AI drug discovery company, has announced further in vivo validation for […]
Owlstone Medical announces $27 million USD first close in Series E financing round
Funds to accelerate commercialisation and clinical trials of diagnostic tests Owlstone Medical has announced a first close of $27 million (circa £22 million) in its […]
Grifols pioneers high-tech analysis of plasma bank to detect Parkinson’s disease
Initiative aims to identify plasma-based biomarkers for early detection Grifols has received a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to […]
Pheno Therapeutics granted trial authorisation for MS candidate
First-in-human trial of PTD802 to commence following UK MHRA approval Pheno Therapeutics Limited has received clinical trial authorisation (CTA) from the UK’s MHRA for its […]
Gilead and LEO Pharma partner to develop oral STAT6 program
Companies aim to provide new treatments for inflammatory conditions Gilead Sciences and LEO Pharma have announced a strategic partnership to advance LEO Pharma’s oral STAT6 […]
AI set to revolutionise pharmaceutical R&D says GlobalData
Survey finds AI to enhance productivity and cut costs in the next 12 months AI is poised to significantly lower pharmaceutical R&D costs through efficient […]
Patients pleased? – PharmaTimes
Debra is late getting up for work again. In her heart of hearts, she’s not really enjoying her job as a teaching assistant in the […]
NICE recommends olaparib for BRCA-mutated breast cancer treatment
Groundbreaking approval provides new hope for patients in England and Wales The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has given a positive recommendation […]
New therapy hope for prostate cancer patients
CR-discovered NXP800 shows promise in clinical trials Prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy could soon have a new treatment option. The Institute of Cancer Research […]
Angelini Ventures co-leads Series A financing in Neumirna Therapeutics
Investment to support RNA therapeutics for epilepsy and neurological disorders Angelini Ventures has co-led a €20 million Series A financing round in Neumirna Therapeutics. The […]
Cambridge Cognition highlights positive Cantab results
New FDA-approved schizophrenia treatment shows promise in clinical trials Cambridge Cognition has praised Bristol Myers Squibb for the FDA approval of Cobenfy (KarXT), a new […]
Merck unveils new cyber-physical trust platform at CES 2025
M-Trust set to improve product safety and counterfeiting solutions Merck has launched the beta version of M-Trust, a pioneering cyber-physical trust platform, at CES 2025 […]
Novartis gene therapy set to enhance SMA treatment
OAV101 IT expands potential for type II SMA patients Novartis has announced that its intrathecal (IT) formulation of onasemnogene abeparvovec (OAV101 IT) achieved the primary […]
Amgen’s lung cancer treatment gets conditional approval
IMDYLLTRA offers new hope for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted a conditional […]
New prostate cancer test cuts biopsies by 50% in US
EpiSwitch PSE shows promise in reducing unnecessary procedures Kearney Urology Center has reported a 50% reduction in biopsies since adopting EpiSwitch PSE, a new accurate […]
FDA approves Sequana Medical’s Alfapump for ascites treatment
FDA gives green light to innovative device for liver conditions Sequana Medical NV has announced the US FDA approval of its Alfapump system for treating […]
NHS Confederation welcomes social care commission announcement
Government announces independent commission on social care The government has announced the creation of an independent commission on social care. The NHS Confederation has responded […]
UK regulator warns against buying weight-loss medicines without prescription
MHRA urges caution over illegal medicines from beauty salons and social media The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding the public not […]
EC approves Rybrevant with Lazcluze for advanced lung cancer
New chemotherapy-free treatment shows promise for EGFR-mutated NSCLC Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, announced that the European Commission has approved Rybrevant (amivantamab) […]
German cancer centre treats first patient with Elekta Evo
New CT-guided radiotherapy system offers personalised cancer treatment Berlin’s Diagnostisch Therapeutisches Zentrum (DTZ) has become the first in the world to treat a patient using […]
MindMed begins phase 3 study of MM120 for anxiety disorder
First patient dosed in landmark trial for GAD treatment MindMed has announced the dosing of the first patient in its phase 3 Voyage study of […]
Beckley Psytech announces positive results for ELE-101 in depression trial
Phase 2a study shows promising antidepressant effects Beckley Psytech has announced positive topline results from its phase 2a study of ELE-101, a synthetic intravenous (IV) […]
CSL receives positive opinion for garadacimab in hereditary angioedema
New treatment could revolutionise care for HAE patients Global biotechnology leader CSL has announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for […]
Leriglitazone meets primary endpoint in pivotal cALD trial
Promising trial results support marketing authorisation application Minoryx Therapeutics and Neuraxpharm Group have announced that leriglitazone has met the primary endpoint in the NEXUS trial […]
Bayer begins inhibitor study treating advanced KRAS-mutated tumours
Trial explores potential of therapy in treating multiple cancer types Bayer has begun a phase 1 clinical trial for BAY3498264, an investigational oral selective SOS1 […]
Leriglitazone meets endpoint in trial for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy
Promising results set stage for European marketing authorization Minoryx Therapeutics and Neuraxpharm Group have announced that leriglitazone met the primary endpoint in the NEXUS trial […]
iOnctura achieves new clinical milestones in uveal melanoma therapy
Successful phase 1 study highlights potential of roginolisib iOnctura has announced promising results from the phase 1 DIONE-01 study, showcasing the clinical activity and long-term […]
CatalYm shows potential of visugromab for treating cachexia
New findings presented at international SCWD conference CatalYm has announced promising new data on its lead drug candidate, visugromab, at the 17th International Conference on […]
Cellenkos presents promising phase 1b data for CK0804 in myelofibrosis
New cell therapy shows potential in treating advanced blood disorder Cellenkos has unveiled new phase 1b data for its T-regulatory cell therapy candidate, CK0804, at […]
Poolbeg Pharma presents positive results for POLB 001
promising pre-clinical data on preventing cytokine release syndrome Poolbeg Pharma has unveiled encouraging pre-clinical study data for POLB 001 at the 66th American Society of […]
Imfinzi receives NICE recommendation for lung cancer treatment
Trial results lead to new treatment option for lung cancer AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) in combination with chemotherapy has been recommended by NICE for treating adults […]
NICE endorses Neuraxpharm’s ublituximab for treating MS
New antibody therapy shows promise in managing condition Neuraxpharm Group has announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended ublituximab […]
Teva’s Ajovy shows positive results in preventing pediatric migraines
Phase 3 trial indicates significant efficacy and safety for children and adolescents Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has presented positive data from its Phase 3 SPACE study, […]
Everest therapy shows promise in nephropathy trial
Data highlights effectiveness of EVER001 in treating pMN Everest Medicines has announced promising results from the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of EVER001, a novel Bruton’s […]
Antag Therapeutics secures €80 million in weight loss therapy financing
Versant Ventures leads investment round to advance drug Antag Therapeutics has announced the closing of an €80 million Series A financing round to develop AT-7687, […]
Orbit Discovery and Evergreen Theragnostics expand research collaboration
Partnership aims to develop new radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment Orbit Discovery, based in Oxford, UK, and Evergreen Theragnostics, headquartered in Springfield, NJ, USA, have announced […]
KIMMTRAK recommended for funding by NICE for uveal melanoma patients
Immunocore has announced that Kimmtrak (tebentafusp) has been recommended for funding in England by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and is […]
Pharma giants vie for oral GLP-1R approval
Race to create first oral drug for obesity intensifies The competition to gain approval for the first oral GLP-1R drug for obesity is heating up, […]
OGT launches enhanced genetic profiling panel for CLL
New SureSeq CLL + CNV V3 panel improves understanding of CLL OGT has announced the launch of its enhanced SureSeq CLL + CNV V3 Panel, […]
UK grants promising innovative medicine status to CIDP drug
Therapy for autoimmune disorder shows potential Argenx’s investigational therapy, subcutaneous efgartigimod alfa, has been granted Promising Innovative Medicine (PIM) status by the UK Medicines and […]
New injection offers hope for asthma and COPD attacks
Injection significantly reduces need for further treatment A new treatment for asthma and COPD attacks could revolutionise patient care, scientists say. An injection given during […]
Code makers – PharmaTimes
2024 ABPI Code update has launched – what’s next for pharma and QR codes? The long-anticipated update to the ABPI Code of Practice has launched, […]
Rab Prinjha – PharmaTimes
Curve Therapeutics has appointed Rab Prinjha as Chief R&D Officer Curve Therapeutics has appointed Rab Prinjha as Chief Research and Development (R&D) Officer. Rab is a proven R&D leader with a […]
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To be precise – PharmaTimes
How oncology therapies can stand out in a diverse, uncertain landscape The oncology field is rapidly evolving, particularly with the rise of precision medicines and […]
Mikkel Wandahl Pedersen – PharmaTimes
Commit Biologics has appointed Mikkel Wandahl Pedersen as CSO Commit Biologics has announced the appointment of Mikkel Wandahl Pedersen as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Mikkel […]
Dr Lara Boyd – PharmaTimes
Tessellate BIO has appointed Dr Lara Boyd as CBO Tessellate BIO has appointed Dr Lara Boyd as Chief Business Officer. Lara joins Tessellate BIO from F-star Therapeutics, […]
4 ways AI is shaping the future of Life Sciences
There’s no denying it; pharma is in its innovation era. The life sciences industry is already undergoing a massive revolution, thanks to the rapid integration […]
Dr Daniel Mahony – PharmaTimes
Mahony will continue as the UK government’s Life Sciences Investment Envoy The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that Dr Daniel Mahony will […]
Cytomos raises $5m to scale up cell analysis technology production
The biotech will use the funding to drive sales of its first commercial product Cytomos has announced that it has raised $5m in an oversubscribed […]
Anthony Harnden – PharmaTimes
The MHRA has appointed Anthony Harnden as Chair The Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has appointed Anthony Harnden, Professor of Primary Care in […]
Ardena’s expanded nanomedicine facility granted full GMP approval
The Netherlands facility is designed to handle a wide range of nanomedicines, including lipid-based nanoparticles Ardena has announced the full Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) approval […]
Siva Anandaciva – PharmaTimes
The King’s Fund has appointed Siva Anandaciva as Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships The King’s Fund has appointed Siva Anandaciva, its current Chief Analyst, […]
New PAGB research highlights importance of self-care for easy-to-treat conditions
The census found that 56% of people visit their GP for a UTI and 27% for thrush New research from PAGB has revealed that 22% […]
Dr Rima Makarem – PharmaTimes
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Rima Makarem as Chair Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Rima Makarem, who has 15 years of […]
Teva and Immunai partner to improve clinical decision making
The companies will focus on mechanisms of action, dose selection and biomarker analyses Teva Pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Immunai have entered into a partnership […]
AC immune announces positive trial results for early Parkinson’s treatment
Therapy shows high efficacy in initial trial phase AC Immune SA has reported encouraging interim results from its phase 2 VacSYn clinical trial of ACI-7104.056, […]
Osivax begins phase 2a booster trial for influenza vaccine
First participant vaccinated in study of ovx836 booster dose Osivax, a biopharmaceutical company developing vaccines for broad-spectrum protection against infectious viruses, has vaccinated the first […]
Vivolta and Neurochase to produce brain therapy catheters
New long-term partnership to address neurological disorder treatments Vivolta, a specialist in medical electrospinning solutions, has entered a long-term partnership with UK-based Neurochase to manufacture […]
Microbiotica begins human trials for ulcerative colitis treatment
First patient dosed in phase 1b trial of MB310 therapy Microbiotica, a clinical-stage biopharma company, has announced the dosing of the first patient in its […]
Infinitopes to showcase cancer vaccine breakthroughs at SITC
Insight into double-blind, phase i/ii clinical trial for oesophageal cancer Infinitopes, an integrated cancer biotech firm, will present its pioneering cancer vaccine development at the […]
Lupin to develop near-zero global warming inhalers
Eco-friendly inhalers aim to reduce environmental impact Lupin Healthcare UK Ltd has announced plans to reformulate its pMDI inhalers with a near-zero global warming potential […]
Scottish medicines consortium approves CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancer
First car t-cell therapy accepted for second-line treatment in Scotland The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Kite’s CAR T-cell therapy, Yescarta (axi-cel), for treating […]
SMC recommends Yselty for treating uterine fibroids
New treatment option approved for women in Scotland The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has recommended Yselty (linzagolix) for treating moderate to severe symptoms of uterine […]
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Elsevier backs Pistoia Alliance for AI in drug discovery
New initiatives to tackle AI-related challenges in life sciences Elsevier, a leader in information and analytics, has announced its support for The Pistoia Alliance in […]
New study to assess mpox vaccine in pregnant women and infants
Trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of MVA-BN vaccine A new scientific trial evaluating Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine in pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants […]
MHRA grants approval for bladder cancer drug erdafitinib
New therapy targets specific genetic alterations, promises extended survival Johnson & Johnson has announced that the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has […]
Arcellx to present positive data on multiple myeloma treatments
Phase 1 and 2 studies show promising results for anito-cel therapy Arcellx Inc, a biotechnology firm focused on cell therapy innovations, has announced impressive results […]
Dr Jane Rhodes – PharmaTimes
AstronauTx has appointed Dr Jane Rhodes as Chief Executive Officer AstronauTx has appointed Dr Jane Rhodes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board, and Magnus Ivarsson as Chief Translation and […]
A rare opportunity – PharmaTimes
Importance of continuous collaboration with rare disease communities At Blueprint Medicines, we aim to make a significant difference in patients’ lives by solving critical medical […]
Trial transformers – PharmaTimes
Building strong partnerships with sites for more effective clinical trials When I first entered the clinical research industry more than 20 years ago, trials were […]
Anthony Hemmerdinger – PharmaTimes
Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints Anthony Hemmerdinger as MD, UK and Ireland Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced the appointment of Anthony Hemmerdinger as Managing Director of Boots UK and Ireland. This […]
UK dementia clinical trial participation set to boost by ‘tens of thousands’
The new Dementia Trials Accelerator is set to receive £20m of government funding The Dementia Trials Accelerator, led by the UK Dementia Research Institute and […]
NICE recommends remote monitoring technology for heart failure patients
Heart failure accounted for approximately 90,000 hospital admissions in England in 2019 to 2020 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced […]
WHO report highlights resurgence of tuberculosis
Approximately 8.2 million people were diagnosed with the infectious disease in 2023 The World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly published report has placed tuberculosis (TB) as […]
Calluna Pharma completes successful phase 1 trial of new fibrotic disease drug
CAL101 shows promising results and is set to enter phase 2 development Calluna Pharma AS has announced the successful completion of Phase 1 clinical trials […]
NICE recommendation for new Alexion PNH treatment
danicopan shown to improve haemoglobin levels and reduce anaemia Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has […]
Laura Vergani – PharmaTimes
Chiesi Group has appointed Laura Vergani as SVP of Global Communications Chiesi Group has announced that Laura Vergani has joined as Senior Vice President of […]
Darzalex subcutaneous regimen approved by European Commission
New treatment option for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma The European Commission has approved the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of DARZALEX (daratumumab) in combination with […]
Ian Keith – PharmaTimes
Innovative Trials has appointed Ian Keith as Finance and Business Services Director Innovative Trials has appointed Ian Keith, who has been supporting the company as […]
Valneva Scotland announces year-long support for local cancer charity Team Jak
The company’s workforce will volunteer and fundraise for Team Jak throughout the year Valneva Scotland has partnered with Team Jak, a West Lothian-headquartered charity focused […]
Learna and University of Wolverhampton launch flexible healthcare courses
The five new programmes are designed to fit alongside full-time work and clinical practice Learna and the University of Wolverhampton have partnered to launch five […]
NICE recommends Santen’s Roclanda to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Primary open-angle glaucoma affects around 2% of adults aged 40 years and older in the UK The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) […]
Transgene’s cancer vaccine trial shows mixed results
Phase 2 study of TG4001 shows promise in cervical cancer patients Transgene, a biotech company specializing in virus-based immunotherapies for cancer, has announced that its […]
Vivan renews five-year lease at UK biotech hub White City Place
The London hub is home to life sciences companies including Novartis, Engitix and invoX Pharma Vivan Therapeutics has signed a new five-year lease at White […]
New £4.5m initiative launched to address UK medicines manufacturing skills shortage
The two-year programme will use virtual reality technology to teach essential skills A £4.5m initiative has been launched to address the growing skills shortage in […]
Richard Hopkins – PharmaTimes
NK:IO has appointed Richard Hopkins as Chief Executive Officer NK:IO has appointed Richard Hopkins, an experienced biologics developer, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hopkins […]
HBC Immunology shares promising results for prostate cancer co-therapy
There are around 55,100 new prostate cancer cases in the UK every year HBC Immunology (HBCI) has announced that an oral formulation of its lead […]
Alleo and Ubiquigent unite to accelerate drug discovery
Partnership to harness AI for DUB-focused preclinical programmes
Celltrion unveils promising dose escalation results for subcutaneous infliximab
Study reveals potential new strategy for managing inflammatory bowel disease
Lundbeck to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals in strategic deal
Acquisition to enhance Lundbeck’s neuroscience pipeline Lundbeck has announced a significant step forward in its Focused Innovator strategy with the acquisition of Longboard Pharmaceuticals. This […]
Sanofi launches high-dose flu vaccine in the UK
New vaccine aims to protect older adults from severe flu complications Sanofi has announced the launch of its high-dose egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV-HD) in […]
Johnson & Johnson myeloma drug recommended for NHS use
Teclistamab offers hope for patients exhausting treatment options Teclistamab (Tecvayli), a drug manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, has received a positive recommendation from NICE for […]
Heart patient goes home hours after live-streamed valve replacement
Sheffield cardiologists demonstrate cutting-edge TAVI procedure Cardiologists at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have performed a cutting-edge heart valve replacement procedure live to an […]
Purespring Therapeutics secures £80 million in Series B funding
New investment to advance gene therapies for kidney diseases Purespring Therapeutics has raised £80m in an oversubscribed Series B financing round. Syncona Ltd, a leading […]
Astellas and AviadoBio announce exclusive gene therapy deal
AviadoBio to receive up to £1.8 billion in potential payments AviadoBio and Astellas Pharma have entered into an exclusive option and licence agreement for AVB-101, […]
Kyowa Kirin announces positive interim data for lymphoma treatment
Real-world studies show effectiveness of mogamulizumab in routine practice Kyowa Kirin International (KKI) has announced positive interim findings from three real-world studies on mogamulizumab (Poteligeo) […]
Scottish patients first in UK to access new lung cancer treatment
Scottish Medicines Consortium recommends pembrolizumab The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has recommended MSD’s KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) as a monotherapy for adults with non-small cell lung carcinoma […]
FluoGuide submits clinical trial application for head and neck cancer treatment
Biotech company moves forward with phase 2 trial for precision cancer surgery Copenhagen-based biotech company FluoGuide A/S has announced the submission of a Clinical Trial […]
Oxford drug design secures funding to combat cystic fibrosis lung infections
£3m programme to accelerate new antimicrobial treatment Oxford Drug Design has been awarded a share of a £3 million Collaborative Discovery Programme (CDP) by the […]
Sheffield A&E to implement life-saving HIV and hepatitis testing
New government scheme to offer routine opt-out blood tests Starting next week, Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital A&E Department will begin routine opt-out testing for HIV, […]
Lots in translation – PharmaTimes
Harnessing vital patient data for precision in clinical trials In clinical research, leveraging patient data has become a critical factor to improve the design, execution […]
Dr Alex Dickinson – PharmaTimes
Sphere Fluidics has appointed Dr Alex Dickinson to its Board of Directors Sphere Fluidics has announced the appointment of Dr Alex Dickinson to its Board of Directors as […]
EC approves Yuvanci for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment
Janssen-Cilag therapy becomes the first single tablet combination therapy for PAH in europe The European Commission has approved Yuvanci (macitentan 10 mg and tadalafil 40 […]
ERLEADA shows 23% survival benefit over enzalutamide in prostate cancer study
Largest real-world study demonstrates significant survival advantage In a landmark study, Johnson & Johnson has announced that ERLEADA (apalutamide) significantly reduces the risk of death […]
IRLAB’s new drug shows promise in treating apathy in Parkinson’s patients
Phase 1 trial of IRL757 demonstrates good absorption and safety profile IRLAB Therapeutics AB has announced the successful completion of the first part of its […]
AlzeCure’s ACD856’s effects to be presented at Alzheimer’s conference
Preclinical data on NeuroRestore therapy to be showcased at CTAD in Madrid AlzeCure Pharma AB, a company specializing in drugs for nervous system diseases, announced […]
Insilico Medicine reports positive results for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis therapy
ISM001-055 shows promise in improving lung function among patients Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative AI-driven drug discovery company, has announced positive preliminary results from its […]
Great company – PharmaTimes
ICON celebrates 2024 ‘company of the year’ win ICON continues to celebrate its achievement at the 2024 Clinical Researcher of the Year Awards, where we […]
Show time – PharmaTimes
The truth hurts. B2B healthcare advertising frequently misses the mark. As someone who leads a healthcare division at a creative agency, that’s hard for me […]
New study shows wearable trackers provide clinical use for heart disease patients
Cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, currently affects around seven million people in the UK A new study published in Nature Medicine, led by the […]
Trial investigates faecal microbiota transplantation to treat rare liver disease
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is estimated to affect one in 100,000 people worldwide annually A new clinical trial led by the University of Birmingham aims to […]
Study finds Parkinson’s disease SLT more effective than one used in NHS
The progressive neurodegenerative condition affects around 153,000 people in the UK Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham have revealed that a new form […]
Cystic fibrosis drug improves outcomes in severe COVID-19 pneumonia
Genentech’s Pulmozyme could also treat other respiratory infections and conditions Researchers from University College London (UCL), UCL Hospital (UCLH) and the Francis Crick Institute have […]
Glasgow scientists develop first bone marrow model to support human stem cells
LT-HSCs replenish blood cells after treatment for blood cancers, such as leukaemia Scientists from the University of Glasgow have developed the first bioengineered bone marrow […]
Study finds pain gene affects success of chronic pain medicine in women
Chronic pelvic pain is a disabling condition that affects around one in four women worldwide A study led by the University of Edinburgh in collaboration […]
Sounds great – HCA milestone for PharmaTimes Communications Awards
Accreditation recognises ‘continued professional development’ opportunities As part of the Healthcare Communications Association’s partnership with this year’s PharmaTimes Communications Awards, we can now confirm that […]
Study reveals new AI tool predicts recurrence of prostate cancer by a decade
The most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK leads to over 12,000 annual deaths A study led by researchers from the Institute of […]
US study reveals Co-STAR receptor cells show promise in treating cancers
The most globally prevalent cancers include breast, lung, bowel and prostate cancers Researchers from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Ludwig Center, along with […]
McMaster researchers develop way to make phages more accessible
The new technology can generate a target infection within 30 minutes to two hours Researchers from McMaster University, with support from experts at Université Laval, […]
KCL leads first guidelines on immune monitoring for hard-to-treat blood cancer
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of blood cancers that currently affect more than 7,000 people in the UK King’s College London (KCL) has led the […]
Dr Rafiq Hasan – PharmaTimes
Exonate has appointed Dr Rafiq Hasan as Non-Executive Director. Exonate has announced the expansion of its Board with the appointment of Dr Rafiq Hasan as Non-Executive Director. Rafiq brings extensive […]
NIHR and Diabetes UK invest nearly £3m to prevent and treat diabetes distress
Almost 50% of adults living with type 1 diabetes experience high levels of diabetes distress The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and […]
Trial finds over-the-counter nasal sprays could reduce RTIs and antibiotic use
Affecting parts of the body involving breathing, RTIs impact one in five people in England A new trial led by researchers from the University of […]
UK Researchers developing new tetanus test to identify global immunity gaps
The serious, rare condition is responsible for up to 7% of all neonatal deaths globally Researchers from the University of Birmingham are developing a new […]
Innovate UK grants £4m to four companies to evaluate biomarkers for dementia
The progressive neurodegenerative disease affects more than 55 million people globally Innovate UK has awarded £4m through its Contracts for Innovation to four UK companies […]
Celebrating the 2024 PharmaTimes MSEA and NIEA awards
The awards celebrated both medical affairs and nursing professionals in the industry The PharmaTimes Medical & Scientific Awards (MSEA) and the Nursing Industry Excellence Awards […]
New policy review reveals ten cancer challenges facing new UK government
Macmillan Cancer Support estimates that cancer affects over three million people in the UK A new policy review produced by cancer doctors and experts from […]
Researchers awarded £1.5m for national dementia inequalities network
The ESRC EquaDem Network Plus aims to improve disparities in diagnosis and care Dementia researchers from the University of Liverpool have been awarded £1.5m to […]
Institutions to lead £1.7m-funded network to support people at risk of dementia
The neurodegenerative condition currently affects more than 944,000 people in the UK University College London (UCL) and the University of Exeter are set to co-lead […]
UK DRI and NHS collaborate on digitally enabled dementia care platform
Around one in five dementia hospitalisations are due to potentially preventable causes The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), in collaboration with the NHS, aims […]
SMC accepts Boehringer/Lilly’s Jardiance for CKD within NHS Scotland
The serious, progressive kidney disease affects nearly 850 million people worldwide The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly’s Jardiance (empagliflozin) […]
Francis Crick and ICL spinout raises £90m to clinically develop cancer treatments
Myricx Bio’s therapies include treatments for breast, lung and colorectal cancer The Francis Crick Institute and Imperial College London (ICL) cancer therapy spinout, Myricx Bio, […]
Mission awarded $5.2m to advance potential Parkinson’s treatment
The progressive neurodegenerative condition affects around 153,000 people in the UK Mission Therapeutics has been awarded $5.2m in funding from Parkinson’s UK’s Virtual Biotech programme […]
Coloplast launches digital leakage notification system Heylo for stoma patients
More than 176,000 people in the UK are living with a stoma, according to NHS data Coloplast has announced the launch of its world-first digital […]
Researchers find whole genome sequencing improves care for paediatric cancer
Affecting around 3,755 young people in the UK every year, leukaemia is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in children Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, […]
Professor Bjoern Schelter – PharmaTimes
Frontier Science Scotland appoints Prof Bjoern Schelter as a Director to its Board of Trustees Frontier Science Scotland has announced the appointment of Professor Bjoern Schelter as a new Director […]
NeuroSense Therapeutics shares positive results of lead candidate in ALS
The neurodegenerative disease currently affects more than 200,000 people worldwide NeuroSense Therapeutics has announced positive mid-stage results of its lead drug candidate, PrimeC, in people […]
Study reveals mobile phone data can help map the spread of pathogens
Pneumococcus is the leading cause of pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis worldwide A study, published in Nature, has revealed a new way to map the spread […]
Herantis Pharma granted €3.6m to assess treatment for Parkinson’s disease
The progressive neurological condition affects around 153,000 people in the UK Herantis Pharma has been awarded €3.6m in funding from Parkinson’s UK’s Virtual Biotech programme […]
Study reveals genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer
Aggressive prostate cancer accounts for up to 15% of all prostate cancer diagnoses Scientists from the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have revealed new inherited […]
Study finds headache drug could prevent overuse of acute migraine medications
Chronic migraine is a neurological condition estimated to affect up to 2.2% of people globally A study led by researchers at King’s College London (KCL) […]
Study reveals cardiovascular health could be biggest risk factor for dementia
Dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease, are estimated to affect 944,000 people in the UK Researchers from University College London (UCL) have revealed that cardiovascular health could […]
Deborah Knobelman – PharmaTimes
Kronos Bio has appointed Deborah Knobelman as Chief Operating Officer Kronos Bio has appointed Deborah Knobelman as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. She will oversee the finance, accounting, business […]
Digital calculation – PharmaTimes
As research advances, allowing scientists to more clearly pinpoint the underlying causes of disease, new drugs are becoming more precise and highly targeted. At the […]
Food for thought – PharmaTimes
Weight loss drugs are the word on the street and it’s getting serious With all the noise surrounding ‘miracle’ weight loss drugs recently, it is […]
Parkinson’s UK awards ICL £100,000 to develop small drugs for Parkinson’s disease
The neurodegenerative condition currently affects around 153,000 people in the UK Parkinson’s UK has awarded nearly £100,000 to researchers at Imperial College London (ICL) to […]
UK study reveals persistent challenges in heart health and cardiovascular diseases
The study found an increase in incidence among young people and people from deprived areas A study conducted by European researchers from the University of […]
UCL begins first UK deep brain stimulation study for children with rare epilepsy
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome affects up to 5% of children living with paediatric epilepsy A new study sponsored by University College London (UCL) has begun, making it […]
New collaboration aims to research early mutations in rare blood disorder
Langerhans cell histiocytosis currently affects around one in 200,000 children in the UK A new collaboration between Newcastle University, the Wellcome Sanger Institute (Sanger) and […]
Researchers reveal how a protein interaction can increase Alzheimer’s risk
AD is the most common form of dementia, which affects over 944,000 people in the UK Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Institute of Translational […]
IHI’s new funding round to include topics on CVD and arthritis
The initiative’s proposals aim to tackle current challenges in health research and innovation The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) has launched a new call for proposals, […]
Study shows cholesterol-lowering drug reduces diabetic retinopathy risk
An estimated 27% of patients globally living with diabetes will be affected by retinopathy A study conducted by Oxford Population Health has demonstrated that a […]
Scientists uncover new disease-driving mechanism to treat atheroschlerosis
Atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries affect 42% of adults living without heart disease Researchers from the University of Bristol have revealed a new disease-driving mechanism […]
Europe contributes over €750m to African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator
The initiative aims to improve African pandemics, outbreaks, preparedness and responses The EU, its Member States and European financial institutions have announced a more than […]
UK dementia organisations publish new manifesto ahead of general election
The manifesto calls on the next UK government to make dementia a key health priority Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK, Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK Dementia […]
New ‘space hairdryer’ to regenerate heart tissue after bypass surgery
According to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 17.9 million annual deaths Researchers from Innsbruck Medical University, Austria, have developed a new treatment that could […]
KCL’s mini liver model promises more effective drug testing method
The method provides a more accurate and ethical approach to drug testing for medicines Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) have created a mini lab-grown […]
Lab-grown ‘mini guts’ to help identify treatment for Crohn’s disease
The lifelong inflammatory bowel disease affects around one in every 350 people in the UK Researchers from the University of Cambridge have grown ‘mini-guts’ in […]
US study suggests BMS’ cancer drug could target Parkinson’s-causing protein
The progressive neurodegenerative condition affects more than ten million people worldwide Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have revealed that a cancer drug could be used […]
Researchers reveal genetic makeup could identify treatment options for sepsis
The serious condition is responsible for approximately 11 million deaths worldwide every year Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oxford and collaborators […]
Researchers design genetic mole reversal therapy for rare skin condition
Congenital melanocytic naevus syndrome can cover up to 80% of the bodies of children Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute, University College London (UCL) Great […]
Researchers identify link between gum disease and young-onset stroke in patients
Stroke causes over seven million new cases annually, ranking second in leading global mortality Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) and the University of Helsinki, […]
UMC Utrecht and VectorY collaborate to identify biomarkers of ALS in new study
The progressive neurological disorder currently affects more than 200,000 people worldwide The University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Netherlands, has announced that it has enrolled its […]
Ten-minute brain scan could improve diagnosis for paediatric brain cancer
Medulloblastoma is responsible for around 52 new cases in children in the UK every year A new study led by Newcastle University and the University […]
Leuko device to remotely monitor cancer patients during chemotherapy
Cancer was estimated to be responsible for more than 18 million cases worldwide in 2020 Leuko, founded by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
LifeArc funds new projects to address and prevent global threat of dengue fever
The mosquito-borne viral disease is responsible for an estimated 390 million cases globally LifeArc has announced that it will be funding three new projects to […]
Royal Marsden launches first UK genome testing facility to improve testing for cancer
The installation will double the capacity of cancer genomic testing using robotic automation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has launched the UK’s first ever […]
Francis Crick, UCL and AZ identify why treatment fails for NSCLC patients
NSCLC accounts for around 85% of all lung cancer cases, particularly in non-smoking patients Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, University College London (UCL) and […]
Sysmex receives Longitude Prize on AMR for antimicrobial testing system
AMR is designated as one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity by WHO Sysmex Astrego AB, a subsidiary of Sysmex Corporation, […]
ICL receives £10m donation to advance heart and lung research
The donation will help scientists and clinicians collaborate and make new advances in research Imperial College London (ICL) has received a £10m donation from the […]
New study reveals how brain cell communication is linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Two support cells, microglia and astrocytes, were found to communicate with each other Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, University College London’s UK Dementia Research […]
LucyTx announces additional $12.5m research funding for neurological diseases
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are responsible for more than 30 million cases globally Lucy Therapeutics (LucyTx) has announced it has raised $12.5m in additional funding […]
US researchers develop AI liquid biopsy test to help identify lung cancer earlier
The leading cause of cancer globally accounts for an estimated 1.8 million deaths annually Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and other institutions […]
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and OncoHost partner for renal cell carcinoma research
Accounting for 4% of all cases, kidney cancer is currently the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the UK The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and OncoHost […]
New paediatric blood test to prevent sudden death from hereditary heart condition
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare condition that affects up to 1,000 children in the UK Researchers from University College London (UCL) and Great Ormond Street […]
Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide shows promise in liver fibrosis treatment
Phase 2 trial reveals significant improvement in MASH patients Boehringer Ingelheim has unveiled promising results from a Phase II trial of survodutide, demonstrating a notable […]
Serac’s imaging agent marks a breakthrough in endometriosis detection
Early-stage endometriosis now visible through non-invasive imaging In a significant advancement for endometriosis diagnosis, Serac Healthcare, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, has presented […]
Alchemab receives funding boost for Parkinson’s research
Innovative antibody discovery could lead to new Parkinson’s treatments Cambridge-based Alchemab Therapeutics has been awarded a substantial grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation to […]
Amgen’s trial brings new hope for IgG4-RD patients
Inebilizumab shows sound efficacy in landmark research Amgen has announced a breakthrough in the treatment of Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) with its phase 3 clinical […]
Resolution unveils data for liver disease treatment at EASL 2024
Extended phase 2 study highlights macrophage cell therapy’s efficacy Resolution Therapeutics Limited, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, has presented compelling clinical data at […]
Sanofi’s Sarclisa shows significant promise in treating myeloma
Phase 3 research suggests a significant leap forward in myeloma management Sanofi’s Sarclisa, a novel treatment for multiple myeloma, has demonstrated a substantial improvement in […]
invoX Pharma’s FS222 delivers encouraging solid tumour treatment results
Positive clinical data from phase 1 study presented at ASCO annual meeting invoX Pharma Limited has presented updated findings from its phase 1 study of […]
EpiEndo and AlveoliX achieve milestone in ulcerative colitis treatment
Collaboration yields promising Barriolide therapy Enterothelin EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and AlveoliX, an innovator in organ-on-chip technology, have announced significant advancements in their […]
International KCL research project to develop SMARTdrugs for aggressive cancers
The platform will be used to diagnose and treat cancers, including lung and brain tumours A new international study led by King’s College London (KCL) […]
New UCL-developed immunotherapy shows promising results in treating bone cancer
Bone cancer affects more than 150,000 people in the UK and is often resistant to chemotherapy A new type of immunotherapy developed by researchers from […]
NHS platform announced to accelerate personalised cancer vaccine clinical trials
The CVLP platform will speed up access to BioNTech and Genentech’s mRNA personalised cancer vaccines The NHS has announced that it has treated its first […]
The Crick announces new partnerships with SMEs and MRC for research
The projects will focus on a range of research areas, including Down’s syndrome and ALS The Francis Crick Institute has announced six new partnerships with […]
Researchers identify genetic changes responsible for rare childhood immune disorders
Affecting the immune system, various forms of SCID are estimated to affect one in 75,000 to 100,000 newborns A new study led by Newcastle University […]
NHS announces hospitals will roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ as part of patient safety initiative
The first phase of the programme will be in place in hospitals across the UK by March 2025 The NHS has announced the roll out […]
NHS and NICE announce plan to adopt innovative medical technologies for patients
The proposals will help MedTech developers access NHS funding to fast-track products NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have […]
BHF awards £35m funding to nine UK universities for cardiovascular disease
Affecting more than 7 million people in the UK, cardiovascular diseases are conditions that affect the heart or circulation The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has […]
MRC awards two medical research units at University of Cambridge £30m in funding
The MRC BRC and the MDU will use the funding and cutting-edge research to improve public health until March 2029 The Medical Research Council (MRC) […]