Shots:Basilea Pharmaceutica entered into an exclusive license deal with Venatorx Pharmaceuticals to acquire global rights to ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil, a P-III oral beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor (BL/BLI) combination for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), incl. pyelonephritisUnder the agreement, Venatorx will receive an upfront payment along with potential milestone payments in 2025 and will also be eligible…
Shots: Vaccines play a critical role in combating infectious diseases by stimulating antibody production and establishing immune memory. Biopharma companies around the globe continue to drive innovation in vaccine development, targeting both infectious and preventable diseases The global vaccine market was valued at $87.75B in 2024 and is projected to reach $151.96B by 2033, reflecting…
Shots: In 2024, EMA approved around 53 drugs in various therapy areas, ranging from cardiology, oncology, hematology, neurology, and dermatology to infectious diseases, vaccines, diagnostic agents, pneumology, nephrology, hepatology, ophthalmology, and endocrinology PharmaShots, in an illuminating report, brings a condensed analysis of the approved drugs with the most explored areas being Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, &…
The CCL17 gene, a key player in the human immune system, has garnered significant attention for its role in disease regulation. This chemokine gene is pivotal in mediating immune responses, acting as a messenger that guides immune cells to sites of inflammation. Understanding its function and regulation is essential for unraveling the complexities of immune-related…
Donating sperm is a significant decision that assists numerous individuals and couples in fulfilling their wish to have children. Nonetheless, research on sperm banks reveals a crucial problem: insufficient donors from diverse backgrounds, posing difficulties for recipients seeking compatible matches from varied backgrounds. If you're considering becoming a donor, adequately preparing for your first visit can make…
Shots: Nathan McCutcheon, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Shionogi, shares the highlights of the recent acquisition of Qpex Biopharma by Shionogi Nathan believes that Qpex’s specialized expertise and extensive experience in chemistry and molecular design are sure to strengthen and be useful for the combined antibiotic pipeline The acquisition provides Shionogi exclusive development, manufacturing,…
Shots:Monoclonal antibodies are transforming therapeutics through their highly efficient targeting mechanisms. There is a wide range of uses for monoclonal antibodies, including diagnosis, therapy, and researchIn 2021, the monoclonal antibody therapy market size was valued at $178.5B and is envisioned to reach $451.89B by 2028, displaying a CAGR of 14.1%. Humira was the…
Shots:Mary talked about Abbott's partnership Climate Amplified Disease and Epidemics (CLIMADE) consortium will use data science to predict, track and control diseases that may be amplified by climate changeShe then spoke about how Abbott and its partners in the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition will provide viral sequencing and testing data as part of…
Shots:Bill spoke about Respiratory Syncytial Virus and how it can severely affect infants' healthBill also talked about the 14 studies on RSV published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID)The interview gives an understanding of how Sanofi’s vision to develop innovative solutions to help reduce the burden of RSV on infants, families,…

