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A Promise Made at Six: The Winding Road to Cancer Research

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…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum accelerated in late March 2026, with the US FDA clearing five new therapies across hepatology, dermatology, rare genetic disorders, oncology, and endocrinology; highlighting both therapeutic breadth and meaningful clinical impact.  Five notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line: GSK’s Lynavoy for cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis, Johnson & Johnson’s Icotyde for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Denali…

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Enhancing R&D Prowess in Oncology: Denis R. Beckford-Vera from Champions Oncology in Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  The complexity of human physiology continues to challenge drug development, as conventional models often fail to provide critical insights, resulting in high attrition rates  Champions Oncology bridges this gap through patient-derived xenograft and ex vivo platforms built from real tumors, integrated with radiolabeled compounds for deeper R&D insights  Denis R. Beckford-Vera, Head of Radiopharmacology…

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