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Establishing Safe Treatment: Dr. Robert Rifikin from Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:  There is an average lifetime risk of getting multiple myeloma of about 1 in 103 men and 1 in 131 women in the United States  Treatment of multiple myeloma using fourth-line therapy like teclistamab can induce issues like cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity   Today, at PharmaShots we have Dr. Robert Rifikin from Rocky…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of July 2024

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of July 2024

Shots:     Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency      Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients      The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Samsung Bioepis’ Epysqli for Treating Paroxysmal…

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New Drug Designations - June 2024

New Drug Designations – June 2024

Shots:   PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA and EMA. This month’s report includes designations allotted to 7 small molecules, 5 biologics, 8 cell & gene therapies, 2 recombinant fusion protein, and 3 devices   This month, ChromaDex’s Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride received US FDA’s ODD &…

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Enhancing Capabilities: Tahi Ahmadi from Genmab in a Riveting Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots:  Recently, Genmab acquired ProfoundBio in a strategic move to strengthen its position in the ADC space. With this acquisition, Genmab gets ProfoundBio’s novel ADC technology platforms  Today, at PharmaShots, we have Tahi Ahmadi, EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Genmab, sharing insights from the recent acquisition of ProfoundBio by Genmab  With this acquisition, Genmab…

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Expanding ADC Therapy: Jane Chung from Sutro Biopharma in an Engaging Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:   Luvelta, an antibody-drug conjugate by Sutro Biopharma is designed to target FRα, expressed in ovarian cancer, developed and manufactured using the company’s proprietary cell-free technology, XpressCF   Today, at PharmaShots, we have Jane Chung, President and CEO at Sutro Biopharma, shedding on the ongoing REFRαME-O1 study evaluating luvelta   Sutro is now enrolling patients for the…

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Insights+ EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in June 2024

Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in June 2024

Shots:   The EMA granted Positive Opinion to 4 Biologics and 3 New Chemical Entities in June 2024, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry  The major highlighted drugs were Merck’s Winrevair to treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Roche’s PiaSky for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH)  PharmaShots has compiled a list of 5 drugs that…

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Know Your Investor: Invus (July’24 Edition)

Know Your Investor: Invus (July’24 Edition)

Shots:    Backed with an evergreen investment strategy, Invus makes investments across several company stages ranging from early growth to turnarounds   In 2023, Invus participated in 6 investment rounds in around 29 companies focusing on biopharma, manufacturing & services, and devices   For a curated report on a specific investor or venture capital, reach out to us…

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Inherited Retinal Disease Management: Brian Strem from Kiora Pharmaceuticals in a Stimulating Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots:   Recently, Kiora Pharmaceuticals received an upfront payment of $16M after inking the partnership agreement with Théa Open Innovation to develop and commercialize KIO-301 and is eligible to receive up to $285M   KIO-301 belongs to a new-generation drug called molecular switches that offer a path around damaged receptors rather than looking to repair gene mutation  …

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