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Not-for-profit alliance advocates for life sciences collaboration

By Liza Laws

The Pistoia Alliance is a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D. It has just announced its four new strategic priorities made up of global pharma and tech representatives to deliver new project...

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New treatment for Fabry disease receives key recommendation

By Isabel Cameron

Chiesi, the biopharmaceutical and healthcare group, has announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa) as a treatment for Fabry disease in adults.

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Q&A: The potential of immuno-oncology - a view from the R&D department

By Isabel Cameron

Cancer immunotherapy, more commonly known as immuno-oncology, continues to gather momentum. As a rapidly evolving field, ongoing research and advancements are coming together to expand the number of available treatments, many of which are showing incredible...

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MaaT Pharma joins Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group

By Isabel Cameron

MaaT Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of Microbiome Ecosystem Therapies (MET) dedicated to improving survival outcomes for patients with cancer, is now a member of Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group (MTIG).

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How can dementia drug development be improved?

By Rachel Arthur

The WHO has set out a new blueprint for dementia research: outlining the potential of precision medicine, repurposed drugs and revamped clinical trials. “Addressing dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation,” says the organization.