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WEBBoehringer, Insilico Appear to Break Through Against IPF. Clinical trial results shared by Boehringer Ingelheim and Insilico Medicine showed improvement in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an intractable lung disease for which current treatment options fail to stop progression, but the data were limited, leaving experts wanting. September 24, 2024.
HEK 293 Cells: Background, Advantages and Applications
WEBJun 18, 2021 · Human Embryonic Kidney 293 (HEK 293) cells are one of the most frequently used cell lines for biotechnology and research studies. These cells are popular because they are fast-growing and robust. Additionally, due to the efficiency of HEK 293 cells, they generate exogenous proteins used in biomedical and pharmaceutical research.
BioIntelliSense Introduces the BioButton™ for 90-days of
WEBDENVER, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BioIntelliSense, Inc., a continuous health monitoring and clinical intelligence company, today announced the advancement of its medical-grade biosensor product portfolio and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform with the introduction of the BioButton™ device.The BioButton is a coin-sized, disposable medical device that measures continuous temperature and other ...
Q1 2021: A Look at Top 25 Biopharma Companies by Market Cap
WEBMay 2, 2021 · Pfizer expects to bring in $15 billion from the vaccine in 2021, which would greatly contribute to the $59 billion to $61 billion it expects to earn overall for the year. Abbott $213.19 billion. The pharma giant of the Midwest kicked off 2021 strong, announcing $10.5 billion in sales, a growth rate of 35.3 percent in Q1.
Wet Lab vs Dry Lab: Challenges, Benefits and Skills Required
WEBJan 25, 2023 · In a wet lab, testing and analyses are performed using physical samples, chemicals and liquids. Biological samples, drugs and fluids are all tested in a wet lab. In other words, “wet” materials are tested. In a dry lab, testing and analyses is performed using data, coding and computer systems. Modeling and analysis normally take place in a ...
Merck Axes Two Keytruda Phase III Cancer Trials Due to ... - BioSpace
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Merck announced on Thursday that it will discontinue two late-stage studies looking at its blockbuster PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in lung and skin cancer, following poor outcomes.. The pharma is terminating the Phase III KEYNOTE-867 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after an interim analysis showed that Keytruda, when administered alongside stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT ...
Mergers & acquisitions - BioSpace
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Amylyx Pivots to GLP-1 Space, Acquires Phase III-Ready Asset from Eiger. After pulling its ALS drug Relyvrio from the market, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is looking to target the GLP-1 space with the purchase of Eiger BioPharmaceuticals’ avexitide, which has been studied for the treatment of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. July 10, 2024.
House Lawmakers Raise Alarm About US Biopharma Companies
WEBAug 21, 2024 · With the BIOSECURE Act poised for a vote in the House of Representatives, a congressional committee is urging the FDA to look into U.S. biopharmaceutical companies that have allegedly worked with the Chinese military to conduct clinical trials in Xinjiang.. In a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, the House Select Committee on the CCP flagged the “alarming practice” of some U.S ...
Career Advice for Life Sciences Professionals - BioSpace
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Carina Clingman is the founder of The Collaboratory Career Hub, an online community for people interested in working in biotech. She’s also the founder and CEO of Recruitomics Consulting, which specializes in talent acquisition and talent strategy for startup biotechs. Career Advice. Career Coach: Transition Into a Career in Biotech.