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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of June 2022

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of June 2022

Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and the patients During the month of June, Organon entered into an agreement with Henlius…

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PharmShots Interview In Conversation with Nancy Holekamp, Director of Retina Services, Where she Shares Insights on The Results of the Global Survey to Find the Impact of Geographic Atrophy

PharmShots Interview: In Conversation with Nancy Holekamp, Director of Retina Services, Where she Shares Insights on The Results of the Global Survey to Find the Impact of Geographic Atrophy

Shots: Nancy spoke about the results from the Geographic Atrophy Insights Survey (GAINS) Nancy also talked about the emotional burden on the patients and the devastating impact on independence caused by vision loss  The global survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Apellis Pharmaceuticals to find the impact of GA which is a…

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PharmShots Interview In Conversation with Biogen’s Vice President, Monica Mann, Where she Shares Insights on The Publication of Data from the NOVA Study to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

PharmShots Interview: In Conversation with Biogen’s Vice President, Monica Mann, Where she Shares Insights on The Publication of Data from the NOVA Study to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

Shots: Monica spoke about the data from the NOVA P-IIIb study evaluating the efficacy of its lead candidate in Multiple Sclerosis(MS) Monica also talked about the clinical trial results and formulation of the advanced product in MS The interview gives a view of Biogen’s developing molecules in the pipeline for MS Smriti: Can you share with…

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PharmaShots Interview In Conversation with Caris Life Sciences’, CBO, Brian Lamon, Where he Shares Insights on Opening of New Liquid Biopsy Laboratory Facility

PharmaShots Interview: In Conversation with Caris Life Sciences’, CBO, Brian Lamon, Where he Shares Insights on Opening of New Liquid Biopsy Laboratory Facility

Shots: Brian spoke about opening of its new liquid biopsy lab in Phoenix, AZ and an investment of $45M for the development of its facilities Brian also talked about the establishment of lab will enhance company’s molecular profiling capabilities and launch of a blood-based diagnostic assay The interview gives a view of how Caris Life…

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PharmaShots' Key Highlights of Second Quarter 2022

PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Second Quarter 2022

The second quarter of 2022 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca’s Farxiga (dapagliflozin) meet its primary endpoints for heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction Starting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquire Biohaven for ~$11.6B, GSK acquire Affinivax for ~$3.3B. The second quarter of the year…

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PharmaShots Interview In Conversation with ViiV Healthcare's Sr. VP, Kimberly Smith, Where she Shares Insights on the US FDA Approval for Label Update of its Lead Candidate in HIV

PharmaShots Interview: In Conversation with ViiV Healthcare’s Sr. VP, Kimberly Smith, Where she Shares Insights on the US FDA Approval for Label Update of its Lead Candidate in HIV

Shots: Kimberly talked about the approval for label update of ViiV’s lead candidate in HIV, and how an optional oral lead-in will be efficient for people receiving it Kimberly also spoke about ViiV’s collaboration with Janssen for the commercialization of the product  The interview gives an understanding of the different treatment options for HIV and…

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PharmaShots Interview In Conversation with IO Biotech’s CEO, Mai-Britt Zocca, Where she Shares Insights on the New Data from Metastatic Melanoma Trial Presented at AACR 2022

PharmaShots Interview: In Conversation with IO Biotech’s CEO, Mai-Britt Zocca, Where she Shares Insights on the New Data from Metastatic Melanoma Trial Presented at AACR 2022

Shots Mai-Britt talked about the P-I/II clinical trial data and study design of its lead candidate in metastatic melanoma in an e-poster presentation at AACR 2022 She also spoke about IO Biotech’s unique platform with tumor defense mechanisms to kill cancer cells The interview gives a profound understanding of how IO Biotech is advancing to…

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PharmaShots Interview In Conversation with Four Prominent Leaders from Eisai Where they Share Insights on New Alzheimer’s Data Presented at the Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Disease Conference

PharmaShots Interview: In Conversation with Four Prominent Leaders* from Eisai Where they Share Insights on New Alzheimer’s Data Presented at the Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Disease Conference

Shots: The interview provided an understanding of the data from its Alzheimer’s disease pipeline at the AD/PD Conference The spokespeople also talked about the clinical trial data and key mechanisms of Eisai’s anti-amyloid compound in AD  The discussion showed gave a gist of four key symposium presentations that showed how its lead candidate has the…

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