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ABPI has appointed Russell Abberley as Acting President The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has appointed Russell Abberley as Acting President. Abberley,
WHO adds first mpox vaccine to prequalification list
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Nxera and Cancer Research UK to present promising cancer drug trial at ESMO
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Chemistry is the cornerstone of modern civilisation, playing a crucial role in virtually every aspect of our lives. From the food we eat and
Centessa reports positive phase 1 clinical data for ORX750
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HRT linked to reduced psychosis relapse risk in menopausal women
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AI-Powered chest X-Rays detect lung cancer early
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Scotland first in UK to approve new myeloma treatment
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APL and CurifyLabs partner to support patients with 3D printing medicine technology
Critically ill individuals will benefit from futuristic tech APL, one of Sweden’s largest manufacturers of extemporaneous medicines and a leading contract development and manufacturing
Phase 2 PREDICT-ILD imaging study commences in interstitial lung disease
Molecular imaging agent 99mTc-maraciclatide to aid in disease prognostication Serac Healthcare, a clinical radiopharmaceutical company, and the University of Exeter have announced the commencement
ChatGPT outperforms trainee doctors in assessing respiratory illness in children
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Enhancing HCP engagement – on-demand strategies from Veeva Speed and relevance are crucial in interactions between biopharma companies and healthcare professionals (HCPs). Data from
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Cloud moment – PharmaTimes
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European Commission grants orphan drug designation for Vivet’s VTX-806
Pre-clinical data of VTX-806 in demonstrated normalisation of metabolic parameters Vivet Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company developing novel gene therapies for rare liver metabolic
AMBLor prognostic melanoma biomarker receives UKCA Mark
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Dr Jonathan Appleby – PharmaTimes
Mogrify has appointed Dr Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer Mogrify has announced the appointment of Dr Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer. With decades of industry
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Geoffrey Hodge – PharmaTimes
Cellular Origins has appointed Geoffrey Hodge to its board Cellular Origins has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Hodge to its board as Non-Executive Director. Leveraging extensive expertise,
Adam Rosenberg – PharmaTimes
VectorY has appointed Adam Rosenberg as the new Chair of the Board. VectorY Therapeutics has announced the appointment of Adam Rosenberg as the new Chair of the
Steve Hopkinson – PharmaTimes
AbbVie has appointed Steve Hopkinson as UK Vice President AbbVie has appointed Steve Hopkinson as Vice President and General Manager, UK. Steve will succeed Todd Manning, who retires from AbbVie
James Halle – PharmaTimes
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myTomorrows and Pancreatic Cancer Europe partner on clinical trials
The partnership will improve care for patients with pancreatic cancer myTomorrows, a global health technology company connecting patients with all possible treatment options, has
Acelyrin’s izokibep for hidradenitis suppurativa reveals positive results
However the company will not continue developing the candidate Acelyrin has shared positive results from a late-stage study of its IL-17A inhibitor izokibep in
Improving tracking of AMR bacteria in hospitals using new genomic technique
The spread of multiple bacteria could be tracked simultaneously through sequencing method Using a genomic approach, researchers have developed a way to simultaneously track
National campaign launches to end prostate cancer postcode lottery
Over 135,000 people have signed a petition to prioritise a national screening programme The charity Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) has launched a national campaign,
Association for Medical Education in Europe AMEE 2024 conference
The conference will be held in Basel, Switzerland from 26-28 August Press release: The Association for Medical Education in Europe AMEE 2024 conference will
MHRA approves Astellas’ Vyloy combination for gastric cancer
Most cases go undetected until an advanced stage, as the disease rarely causes early symptoms The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has
SynaptixBio awarded £2m BioMedical Catalyst grant from Innovate UK
The grant will support clinical trials of rare disease therapy for leukodystrophy Oxford-based SynaptixBio has been awarded a £2m BioMedical Catalyst grant from Innovate
New drug trial to investigate treatment for patients with bronchiectasis
200,000 people in the UK have what is considered a ‘hidden’ lung condition Bronchiectasis is the third most common lung condition in the UK
GOSH and Oliver Patch in cancer research partnership with Innovative Trials
Globally 400,000 children are impacted every year by cancers that include leukaemia and lymphoma UK’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity and the
AMR testing technology from QuantaMatrix backed by research paper in Nature
The new test takes an average of 13 hours to identify the correct treatment compared to several days with current methods Press release: QuantaMatrix,
eXmoor pharma’s manufacturing facility receives licence from MHRA
The company’s Cell & Gene Therapy Centre can now offer a full range of GMP services Press release: eXmoor pharma, the full-service cell and
Theramex’s Eladynos recommended by NICE for post-menopausal bone disease
Osteoporosis currently affects 3.8 million people in the UK, particularly impacting older women after menopause Theramex’s Eladynos (abaloparatide) has been recommended by the National
Nature publishes new research on genetic causes of colorectal cancer
In the UK study, researchers analysed 2,023 bowel cancers from the 100,000 Genomes Project Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer
Oncimmune announces new contract with global pharma company
The contract concerns profiling Immunoglobulin E autoantibodies in blood serum Oncimmune, an autoantibody profiling company providing research services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry
New research reveals AI bowel cancer test can help patients avoid chemotherapy
This form of cancer was responsible for 1.9 million diagnosed cases worldwide in 2020 A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds
Researchers map interactions of 144 active substances to identify drug benefits
The study yielded over one million dose-responsive curves for existing cancer drugs Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully mapped the
McMaster drug trial receives more than $6m to test smallpox vaccine against mpox
Children accounted for the majority of mpox cases and deaths in the DRC since June 2023 Researchers from McMaster University have received $6.7m from
Study identifies new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease
Combined, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect over 500,000 people in the UK Researchers from Newcastle University, Great North Children’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital
International researchers use shear waves to map blood vessel structures
The findings could improve cancer treatment and drug delivery to treat tumours Researchers from King’s College London’s (KCL) School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging
Study finds AI reduces underdiagnosis of Black patients with common heart failure
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction makes up 50% of all UK heart failure cases A study led by King’s College London (KCL) has
CMT Research Foundation invests in research project to develop treatments for CMTs
The rare, peripheral neuropathy disease affects nearly three million people globally The CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF) has invested in a research project based at
Francis Crick scientists reveal how cells ‘raise the alarm’ when damaged or infected
The V-ATPase protein, V1H, was found to be involved in the process of raising the alarm Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have revealed
Study suggests COVID-19 vaccination lowers incidence of arterial thromboses
A second dose of the vaccine lowered the incidence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Bristol
UCL study reveals routine blood tests could improve early cancer diagnosis
Bowel cancer was the most common cancer to be identified in both men and women Researchers from University College London (UCL) have found that
KCL and UCL scientists develop accurate AI brain imaging model for research
In the UK, there are an estimated 11 million people living with a neurological condition Researchers from King’s College London have developed a new
Study reveals genetic variants are more common in Parkinson’s disease patients
The study revealed that 13% of patients have a genetic form of the neurological disease A US study supported by the Parkinson’s Foundation has
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Researchers develop ‘magnetic vine robots’ to transform cancer treatment
Lung cancer accounts for an estimated two million global diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths Researchers from the University of Leeds have developed a new
Study reveals AI insights can predict development of disease a decade in advance
The study predicted the development of conditions including Alzheimer’s and heart disease Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, along with commercial collaborators Optima Partners
Janssen’s psoriasis drug shows promise for childhood diabetes
Type 1 diabetes accounts for approximately 10% of diabetes cases in the UK A new study led by researchers from Cardiff University, King’s College
MRC and MND Association award £3.9m to KCL and UCL for ALS/FTD research
Researchers aim to explore and investigate axonal dysfunction in neurodegeneration The Medical Research Council and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association have awarded researchers
BHF’s HIF funds five heart research projects over £800,000
Cardiovascular diseases currently affect around seven million people in the UK, including coronary heart disease The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded five research
Researchers reveal brain parasites could be used to treat cognitive disorders
Neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, are the leading cause of ill health globally Researchers from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with Tel Aviv
ETH Zurich researchers reveal how colorectal cancer cells colonise the liver
Bowel cancer, the third most common cancer type worldwide, is the second most common cause of cancer death Researchers from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, have
New study reveals certain bacteria are toxic for head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer is currently recognised as the sixth most common cancer globally Researchers from Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London
Researchers reveal CAR-enhancer therapy could help overcome cancer relapse
Cancer is estimated to affect more than three million people living in the UK, according to Macmillan Cancer Support Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer
Study reveals non-statin cholesterol drugs could reduce liver cancer risk
The third leading cause of cancer mortality accounts for over 700,000 deaths every year A study conducted by researchers from the National Cancer Institute
Study finds ovarian cancer-treated women less likely to develop breast cancer
Combined, ovarian and breast cancer affect over 60,000 women in the UK every year Researchers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) have revealed
NHS Scotland, AZ and Scottish universities partner for kidney health research
The collaboration aims to develop new medicines to reduce chronic kidney disease in Scotland NHS Scotland, AstraZeneca (AZ) and the Universities of Glasgow and
Apollo and Oxford University enter drug discovery and development collaboration
The latest collaboration marks Apollo’s sixth agreement with a research institution Apollo Therapeutics and the University of Oxford have entered into a drug discovery
EPSRC launches two new hubs to transform early disease diagnosis in the UK
Quantum-based technologies will explore infectious diseases, cancer and dementia The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced the launch of two new
HDR UK and DPUK granted £2m for new motor neurone disease research initiative
The rapidly progressive neurological condition affects around 5,000 people in the UK Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and Dementias Platforms UK (DPUK) have
Study reveals new insights into ‘gene misbehaviour’ in healthy populations
The findings could support investigations into human genetics and various complex diseases Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca
MIT study reveals how specific cells in AD become vulnerable and resilient
The neurodegenerative condition is recognised as the most common form of dementia A study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Study finds 3D-printed blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes
Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart and circulatory disease Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University,
MJFF awards $6m to Lario Therapeutics for Parkinson’s research
The neurological disease is estimated to affect more than ten million people globally The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has awarded $6m to Lario
Study reveals blood proteins predict risk of developing many diverse diseases
Researchers predicted the onset of 67 diseases, out-performing current standard models A study conducted in partnership between University College London (UCL), GSK, Queen Mary
New gut microbiome atlas could offer better treatment for digestive disorders
The new Human Gut Microbiome Atlas could help treat conditions including IBS and AMR Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) have developed a new
KCL study finds cell ageing could reveal early signs of neurodegenerative disease
Conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s affect over one million people in the UK Researchers from King’s College London (KCL), along with other collaborators,
MRC grants researcher £1.2m to further understand complex secretory processes
The research will help to better understand how this pathway is coordinated in the cell The Medical Research Council (MRC) has awarded £1.2m to
ICL study finds single bowel screening test can reduce chances of developing cancer
Affecting over 250,000 people, bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK Researchers from Imperial College London have revealed that a
Study suggests targeting amyloid beta production could be promising in AD
The neurodegenerative disease is currently the most common cause of dementia A study led by the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) and University
Study reveals two proteins that may contribute to stroke recurrence or other MACEs
The life-threatening medical condition affects 100,000 people in the UK every year Researchers from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and the University
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
University of Liverpool launches new biotech spin-out company Galytx
The biotech company will develop novel therapeutic drugs for the treatment of fatal diseases The University of Liverpool has announced the launch of a
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ‘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’
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
LifeArc and ALS TDI announce partnership to develop new clinical tools for ALS and MND
The project will validate two minimally invasive biomarkers for ALS: MMP-9 and TIMP-1 LifeArc and the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) have partnered
Therapy reprogrammes immune cells to shrink prostate and bladder cancers
JHU083 reduced tumour growth and triggered tumour cell death in mice Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery
Agenda announced for FlyPharma Vienna 2024
The conference will take place on 23 to 24 October at Vienna AirportCity FlyPharma Vienna 2024’s agenda is now live on the conference website.
King’s Doctoral Training Centre to investigate MS symptom management
The lifelong autoimmune disease affects more than 150,000 people living in the UK A new King’s Doctoral Training Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry,
Rare disease clinical trials – PharmaTimes
Why a global approach can accelerate innovation Rare diseases are a global public health priority: approximately 400 million people are affected across the globe1
Maximising success through strategic partnerships
Navigating regulatory and safety hurdles in global clinical trials In the dynamic global drug development industry, achieving success requires more than just innovative therapies
The ‘activated’ patient conundrum – PharmaTimes
Patient-centricity, involvement or engagement? Greater patient-centricity in the medicines research and development process can benefit everyone, from patients to industry to policymakers. There are
Time trials – PharmaTimes
A shift in collaborative academia-industry clinical trials The collective landscape of academia-industry clinical trials is undergoing a period of transformation in response to last
Totally triumphant! – PharmaTimes
BOBI Awards 2024 – celebrating excellence in healthcare business insights The BHBIA has recognised the achievements of the UK’s healthcare business insights industry at
UK MRC and AstraZeneca partner for translational clinical research
The partnership will provide six MRC clinical fellows with industry placement opportunities The Medical Research Council (MRC) and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZ) have partnered
Researchers combine herpes virus with cancer vaccine to treat brain cancer in children
High-grade gliomas are rare, malignant tumours which account for up to 12% of all childhood brain tumours Researchers in the US and UK are
New ‘plug and play’ system to offer novel way of delivering vaccines and treatments
The nanocage technology combines both mRNA and traditional virus-based vaccines to create virus-like efficacious vaccines A new technology developed by researchers from King’s College
UK lung cancer study demonstrates further evidence on importance of CT screening
Currently the third most common cancer in the UK, lung cancer affects 40,000 people annually Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Queen Mary
NIHR awards HealthTech Research Centre Network £5m to advance health innovations
The network will support the development, evaluation and adoption of innovative health and care technology The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
NHS addresses shortage of ethnic organ and blood donors with £600,000 funding
The funding aims to reduce health inequalities in these groups and save more lives The Community Grants Programme led by NHS Blood and Transplant
Vicore and Endeavor’s therapies show promise in treating IPF
Both drugs have the potential to offer a disease-modifying approach to the lung disease Vicore Pharma and Endeavor BioMedicines have shared new data from
KCL researchers identify key features of autoimmune diseases present in the gut
Globally affecting 4% of the population, autoimmune diseases mistakenly attack healthy cells, tissues and organs in the body Researchers from King’s College London’s (KCL)
Study finds link between malaria parasites developing antimalarial drug resistance
Spread through Anopheles mosquitoes, the disease affected around 249 million people globally in 2022 Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG)
Liverpool and McMaster University announce £300,000 strategic research partnership
Areas include health research across life stages, from paediatrics to health ageing and resilience The University of Liverpool and McMaster University have announced an
Closed Loop and Pharmanovia investigate precision medicine combination in hypertension
The OptiZest study aims to investigate a personalised dose of Zestril in these patients Closed Loop Medicine and Pharmanovia have announced the initiation of
Researchers develop ‘digital twin’ heart models to better monitor PAH NHS patients
The cardiovascular disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, affects around 6,500 people in the UK Researchers from Imperial College London (ICL), the Alan Turing Institute and
NIHR and TJBCM announce new funding initiative for novel brain tumour research
The condition is the ninth most common cancer in the UK and affects 12,300 people annually The National Institute for Health and Care Research
US study reveals interferon combinations cause lupus symptoms and affect treatment
The autoimmune disease, which affects 1.5 million people in the US, causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues Researchers from Johns
Study reveals heart failure device could monitor patients and prevent hospitalisation
Heart failure is a cardiovascular disease that affects more than 64 million people worldwide A study led by researchers from the University of Glasgow
UKHSA and ICL confirm variant which plays key role in global surge of Strep A infections
More than 3,000 people in England were affected by Strep A between September 2022 and May 2023 A new analysis led by the UK
PharmaTimes MSEA and NIEA awards are open for entry
Both awards are open for entry until 17 May 2024 and the live awards ceremony will take place on 11 July 2024 PharmaTimes is
MIT’s new MRI brain light-detecting technique could support brain cell studies
Bioluminescence used MRI to observe the dilation of luciferase in engineered blood vessels Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a
MHRA’s AI Airlock to address challenges for regulating AI medical devices
The sandbox will help to inform future AI Airlock projects and influence future AlaMD guidance The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has
NHS reduces long waits for cancer care and achieves faster ambulance responses
For the second month in a row, the NHS has met the 28-day faster diagnosis target for cancer The NHS has announced, for the
OneChain’s CAR T trial treats its first cortical T-cell ALL patient
The subtype accounts for 20% of all T-cell leukaemias, a rare form of blood cancer which produces too many abnormal T-cells OneChain Immunotherapeutics (OCI),
Oregon and Lantern collaborate to develop drug candidate for various cancer indications
Anticancer drugs will be responsible for 90% of nearly 612,000 predicted US cancer deaths in 2024 Oregon Therapeutics and Lantern Pharma have entered into
Chiesi and Gossamer collaborate to develop drug to treat respiratory diseases
Gossamer’s seralutinib is designed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and other indications Chiesi Group and Gossamer Bio have announced a global collaboration and license
Johns Hopkins scientists depict molecular pathway to track replication in cancer cells
The findings could potentially lead to new therapies and could stop the growth of cancers Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have revealed a molecular pathway
Francis Crick Institute and Broken String Biosciences partner for ALS research
The rare and fatal progressive neurodegenerative disease is estimated to affect 5,000 people in the UK The Francis Crick Institute and Broken String Biosciences
NHS to roll out fibre optic laser therapy to prevent seizures in epileptic patients
The chronic brain disease that causes seizures currently affects around 600,000 people living in the UK The NHS has announced that it will be












































































































