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Recently AstraZeneca and Amgen presented the results in late-breaking session from the COURSE trial, a proof-of-concept study evaluating tezepelumab in COPD
The PoC study was carried out in people with moderately to very severe COPD with a broad range of eosinophil levels
Today, at PharmaShots we have Robert Fogel from AstraZeneca, Janet Franklin from…
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Jointly developed by AstraZeneca & Amgen, AZD8630/AMG targets Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), an epithelial cytokine involved in Chronic Inflammatory Disorders
Recently, AstraZeneca and Amgen released the P-I data evaluating AZD8630/AMG104 on three doses vs. placebo for 28 days. The data demonstrated linear PK at all three doses
Today, at PharmaShots we have Prof. Maria…
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The third quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Eli Lilly's acquisition of Morphic Holdings for ~$3.2B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Roche's P-I Study Data of CT-996 to treat Obesity
Our…
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Cardiopulmonary events associated with COPD are responsible for an increasing mortality rate in COPD patients. ETHOS trial, a posthoc analysis navigates BGF’s impact on a wide range of cardiopulmonary outcomes beyond COPD exacerbations
The post-hoc analysis reveals that AstraZeneca’s Breztri led to a 20% reduction in the risk of severe cardiopulmonary events. AstraZeneca is currently…
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Associated with early onset and rapid progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), APOL1 Mediated Kidney Disease dramatically affects people of African descent
AstraZeneca is developing AZD2373, the first potential precision treatment option for the treatment of AMKD with Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Recently, AZ shared promising data from the early P-I data from the MAD study …
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Immunology remains one of the most explored therapy areas. Companies focusing on immunology are steadfastly working to advance treatment options by developing drugs, vaccines, and antibodies
In 2023, the global immunology market size was valued at $98.22B and expected to register $263.22B by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.36% from 2024 to 2033. AbbVie…
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AstraZeneca presented 59 abstracts, including 12 late-breaking posters at the American Thoracic Society, focussing on the unmet needs in COPD, EGPA, and other chronic respiratory diseases
Today, at PharmaShots, we have Andrew Menzies-Gow, sharing insights from the MANDARA study that evaluated Fasenra (benralizumab) for EGPA, a rare debilitating condition
Andrew stresses reducing the use…
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The second quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Vertex’ acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences for ~$4.9B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Moderna’s P-III Study Data of mRNA-1283 Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19…
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Recently AstraZeneca’s FASENRA (benralizumab) received approval from the US FDA as an add-on maintenance treatment for patients (≥ 6 yrs.) with severe asthma and with an eosinophilic phenotype
Today, at PharmaShots we have with us Donna Carstens, Senior Medical Director Respiratory, Fasenra at AstraZeneca
Donna shares insights from the TATE study an open-label, multinational,…
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The CHMP’s positive opinion of Tagrisso + pemetrexed & Pt-based CT as a 1L treatment of locally advanced (Stage IIIB-IIIC) or metastatic (Stage IV) EGFRm NSCLC with exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) mutations was based on P-III (FLAURA2) study
The P-III (FLAURA2) study assessed Tagrisso (80mg, oral, QD) + CT [pemetrexed…

