An Interview with Priyanka Joshi, Associate Scientist in Analytical Development
Introduction
Cancer remains one of the world's greatest healthcare challenges, driving scientists to develop more effective and precise treatment approaches. Among the most promising innovations are cell therapies, which harness the body's own immune system to fight cancer. Behind these advances are scientists working to…
The pharmaceutical industry is entering a new era where innovation is no longer driven by individual organisations alone. From drug discovery and clinical research to manufacturing, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and global commercialisation, success increasingly depends on strategic partnerships that combine expertise, technology, and shared ambition.
The Global Pharma Partnering Summit 2026 serves as a…
Advance forecasting, AI and analytics to drive strategic commercial decision-making across functions in Pharma
The Marcus Evans AI, Forecasting, Insights and Analytics for Smarter Decisions in Pharma conference will explore how pharma leaders are embedding Gen AI for long-term forecasting, Agentic AI for Real-World-Evidence generation and advanced analytics into cross-functional workflows to improve forecasting confidence, commercial responsiveness and long-term strategic planning…
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United Imaging is advancing the future of radiology through the convergence of ultra-high-field imaging and AI, with the uMR Jupiter 5T enabling unprecedented anatomical and functional visualization while next-generation AI transforms imaging data into actionable clinical insights that support earlier diagnosis, precision medicine, and personalized patient care.
At HLTH Europe 2026, the company highlighted how 5T whole-body MRI expands clinical…
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Blue Earth Diagnostics is advancing precision molecular imaging in prostate cancer through its F-18 PET imaging portfolio, with POSLUMA and Axumin designed to improve disease localization, support earlier clinical decision-making, and enhance physician confidence, particularly in patients experiencing biochemical recurrence.
At SNMMI 2026, the company presented new evidence highlighting POSLUMA's strong detection performance at low PSA levels, reduced urinary…
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Breztri Aerosphere became the first and only fixed-dose triple-combination maintenance therapy approved in the US for asthma patients aged 12 years and older, expanding beyond COPD and reinforcing the role of single-inhaler triple therapy in advancing asthma care.
The approval strengthens AstraZeneca’s respiratory portfolio and long-term vision of transforming care beyond symptom control, with additional regulatory reviews…
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Tozorakimab reinforced its potential as a first-in-class COPD biologic with a third positive Phase III trial (MIRANDA), complementing OBERON and TITANIA and strengthening AstraZeneca’s regulatory package while validating IL-33 as a critical therapeutic pathway in COPD.
The MIRANDA trial demonstrated efficacy across one of the broadest COPD populations studied for a biologic, including former and current smokers, patients across…
The Pharmaceutical Packaging Summit 2026 will bring together senior pharmaceutical packaging leaders and innovative solution providers for a high value, invitation only forum. The event will take place 5 to 6 October 2026 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, San Diego, CA, USA, connecting executives with strategies shaping the future of…
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PulseSight Therapeutics is advancing a novel approach to Geographic Atrophy (GA) with PST-611, a first-in-class non-viral gene therapy designed to restore iron homeostasis by targeting transferrin biology—an upstream driver of retinal degeneration.
At ARVO 2026, PST-611 delivered encouraging Phase I results, demonstrating an excellent safety and tolerability profile, stable visual acuity, and early signals of potential functional…
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Tozorakimab demonstrated a potential first-in-class advantage in COPD, becoming the first IL-33 biologic to achieve positive outcomes across three pivotal Phase III trials (OBERON, TITANIA, and MIRANDA), highlighting the clinical relevance of targeting both reduced and oxidized forms of IL-33 to reduce exacerbations in a broad patient population.
The LUNA Phase III programme enrolled the most comprehensive…

