EMA Creates Taskforce on Big Data

The approval of eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq (Kebilidi) marks the first FDA approval for a gene therapy to treat AADC deficiency.

Eisai Europe and Biogen have received a positive opinion for the monoclonal antibody therapy to be used as a treatment of adult patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

With the launch of the Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery and Innovation, the MD Anderson Cancer Center will bring together expertise in developing cell therapies for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced a £520 million (US$675 million) investment for manufacturing capacity in the United Kingdom, prompting academic and industry leaders to point out that funds should be used to train personnel.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has committed DKK 600 million (US$87.4 million) towards the initial costs of the center housing the new supercomputer, which has the potential to accelerate drug discovery innovation.

Pfizer’s bivalent RSV prefusion F vaccine has been approved by FDA to prevent lower respiratory tract disease resulting from the respiratory syncytial virus in adults 18 to 59 years of age who are at increased risk.