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VIEWPOINTS_Tahi Ahmadi1_Asud Khaliq2_2023
Tahi Ahmadi and Asud Khaliq Share their Views on EPKINLY (epcoritamab) U.S. FDA Approval in DLBCL
Shots: Tahi and Asud initiated the conversation with an overview of EPKINLYTM (epcoritamab) and its approval by the U.S. FDA to treat R/R DLBCL They then spoke about the study design and results from the EPCORE NHL-1 P-I/II trial that served as the basis for the U.S. FDA approval of EPKINLY. EPKINLY is being co-developed and co-commercialized by Genmab and AbbVie. Both companies are evaluating…
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Boaz Hirshberg, SVP, Clinical Development at Regeneron Shares Insights from the US FDA Approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb)
Shots: Boaz spoke about the US FDA approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb) to treat children aged 5 to 11 with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) Boaz also talked about the study design of the pivotal pediatric trial evaluating Evkeeza(evinacumab-dgnb) . He then extended his talk on HoFH and how Regeneron is creating awareness about the disease The…
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Kathleen Somera-Molina, Head of SMA Global Medical Affairs at Biogen Shares Insights on New Data Published about SPINRAZA
Shots: Kathleen spoke about the results of a new study published in Advances in Therapy evaluating real-world adherence to SPINRAZA (nusinersen) with its unique dosing schedule among people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) She also talked about the overall adherence rates to nusinersen. She highlighted that adherence was higher during the maintenance phase than the loading phase…
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Ivy Weng, Group VP, of Life Sciences at Komodo Health Shares Insights on its Collaboration with Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Shots: Ivy shared details of its collaboration with Intercept Pharmaceuticals and how Intercept is using Komodo’s tech platform and healthcare map for a retrospective real-world study on the long-term outcomes for Ocaliva She also talked about how pharma companies can utilize Komodo’s technology platform and how it supports rare disease research The interview gives an…
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Nabil Abadir, CMO and Head of Global Medical Affairs at Amarin Corp Shares Insights from New Data Evaluating Vascepa/Vazkepa at ACC.23/WCC
Shots: Nabil spoke about the data evaluating Vascepa/Vazkepa and eicosapentaenoic acid in reducing cardiovascular events presented at the ACC.23/WCC He also told our readers about the new analysis from the REDUCE-IT trial showing the effectiveness of VASCEPA/VAZKEPA in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome The interview shows how Amarin is developing innovative therapies, increasing the…
VIEWPOINTS_Olivier Harari_2023
Olivier Harari, VP, Early Clinical Development at Regeneron Shares his Views on Pozelimab’s BLA Acceptance for the US FDA Priority Review
Shots: Olivier highlighted the P-II/III data based on which Regeneron’s BLA for Pozelimab was accepted by the US FDA under priority review to treat adults and children with CHAPLE disease CHAPLE disease is driven by an overactivation of the complement system due to CD55 deficiency. Pozelimab blocks the activity of complement factor C5 and prevents…
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Dr. Mourad Farouk Rezk, Head of Global Medical & Development Biogen Biosimilars Shares Insights on BLA Acceptance for BIIB800
Shots: Dr. Mourad spoke about the acceptance of aBLA for BIIB800, a Tocilizumab biosimilar candidate for several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis He briefed about the study design and results from the P-III trial which supported the BLA filing This interview focuses on Biogen's notable progress in addressing challenging immunologic conditions, offering potential solutions to…
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Brian Ingram, Director, Discovery & Translational Sciences at Metabolon Shares his Views on the Expansion of its Inflammation Portfolio
Shots: Brian briefed our readers about Metabolon’s inflammation portfolio expansion with the launch of new Targeted Panels studying cannabinoids, sphingolipids, and lipid mediators of inflammation including its Oxysterols Targeted Panel He also talked about Endocannabinoids and Sphingolipids and how Metabolon targeted panels are used for their measurements The interview highlights how Metabolon’s mission to deliver…
VIEWPOINTS_Michael Irizarry1_2023
Michael Irizarry, SVP, Clinical Research, Eisai Shared Insights on P-III Results from Clarity AD Study
Shots: Michael spoke about the P-III Clarity AD study evaluating Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease presented at CTAD 2022 He also talked about Eisai’s collaboration with Biogen for the co-commercialization and co-promotion of Lecanemab The interview gives an understanding of how Biogen develops and delivers innovative therapies…
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Dr. Mourad Farouk Rezk, Head of Global Medical & Development Biogen Biosimilars Shares Insights on Positive P-III Data for BIIB800 (Actemra biosimilar)
Shots : Dr. Mourad talked about the positive P-III data showing results for BIIB800, a Tocilizumab biosimilar candidate presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2022) He also spoke about the results of the 48-week analysis of the PROPER trial evaluating   adalimumab biosimilar, Imraldi, in patients with autoimmune diseases The interview highlights Biogen's…