A 'total waste'? Drug developers worry if two decades of Alzheimer's research were pointed at the wrong targets

The latest trial failures in Alzheimer's have shown cracks in the foundation of ingrained theories like amyloid plaque clearance. What will it take to move forward?

By Michael Gibney • July 25, 2022

The earlier the better: New consortium leverages infant screening to accelerate treatment

Inozyme Pharma has joined a genomic sequencing program developing a novel rapid test for 388 genetic diseases.

By Kim Ribbink • July 25, 2022

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Artificial intelligence & machine learning

After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

By PharmaVoice staff

Moderna's next vax target? A little-known cause of birth defects

How the mRNA-based biotech is developing the first-ever prophylactic for a devastating virus.

By Karissa Waddick • July 21, 2022

Woman of the Week: Vaxxinity's Mei Mei Hu

Mei Mei Hu is looking to lead a third biologic ‘revolution’ by developing vaccines for chronic diseases.

By Taren Grom • July 20, 2022

By the numbers: The rising danger of superbugs

A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated one of the world’s greatest public health concerns.

By Karissa Waddick • July 20, 2022

Pfizer's former R&D head takes on drug pricing misconceptions in new book

John LaMattina has something to say about the industry — and he hopes patients are listening.

By Meagan Parrish • July 19, 2022

Biotech R&D spending has skyrocketed, and so have opportunities for savings

With R&D costs on the rise, biotechs are embracing new strategies and technologies to make spending more efficient.

By Michael Gibney • July 19, 2022

Making moves: Agios, BeiGene, Biocom California and more announce new key hires

The latest executive personnel changes from around the industry.

By Karissa Waddick • July 18, 2022

Anjarium Biosciences’ CEO on its next-gen gene therapies

Stephen Yoo aims to build on the buzz around the company’s leading-edge gene therapy tech.

By Kim Ribbink • July 15, 2022

Alkermes looks to fill cancer treatment gaps with new immune pathways

The company’s chief medical officer discusses its lead candidate and how it fits into wider oncology trends.

By Kelly Bilodeau • July 14, 2022

The power of the underdog: A rare disease nonprofit working to help patients win against the odds

Elizabeth Izard Apelles is finding innovative ways to champion rare disease patients through an emerging platform from Honeycomb Health.

By Alexandra Pecci • July 13, 2022

COVID won't evolve to become 'less deadly' — and RedHill is prepping for the long haul

RedHill Biopharma’s chief operating officer, Guy Goldberg, says the company’s oral COVID-19 therapy could still be needed on a global scale.

By Kim Ribbink • July 12, 2022

Behind the new topical treatment set to disrupt the psoriasis market

Phil Brown, Dermavant’s chief medical officer, discusses VTAMA — the first topical cream approved for psoriasis in 25 years.

By Kelly Bilodeau • July 11, 2022

Precision closes in on what could become the first 'off-the-shelf' CAR-T cell therapy

Precision BioSciences’ CEO discusses the company’s potentially groundbreaking cancer treatment.

By Kelly Bilodeau • July 7, 2022

The CEO of Dr. Reddy's N. America is using 'controlled explosions' to keep the generics giant growing

Marc Kikuchi weighs in on the company’s plans to pump up its pipeline and sales in the coming years.

By Meagan Parrish • July 7, 2022

Woman of the Week: CinCor Pharma's Terry Coelho

From M&Ms to biotech, the chief financial officer's sweet tooth for taking risks is paying off. 

By Taren Grom • July 6, 2022

Dave Ross of Seqirus talks 'milestone' influenza vax vote

In a unanimous decision, a CDC committee calls for a preferential flu vaccine recommendation for people aged 65 and older for the first time. 

By Alexandra Pecci • July 5, 2022

Biotech spotlight: Twist Bioscience aims to remove limits on drug discovery with DNA synthesis platform

As ‘the Amazon of DNA,’ Twist CSO, Aaron Sato, discusses the company’s breakthrough approach to DNA production and its expansion into drug development.

By Kim Ribbink • June 30, 2022

Woman of the Week: Novartis' Marie-France Tschudin

How the chief commercial officer and president of innovative medicines international plans to fuel growth and productivity at the company.

By Taren Grom • June 29, 2022

The scientist's struggle: Lessons from the journey of mRNA pioneers Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

The two Penn Medicine researchers whose work brought the mRNA vaccines into COVID-19 fruition want to see the pharma world embrace early science.

By Michael Gibney • June 29, 2022

The oncology market is surging despite a decline in routine screenings

A new report from IQVIA reveals the current challenges — and promise — in cancer drug R&D.

By Kelly Bilodeau • June 28, 2022

With abortion access restricted across the U.S., a new diagnostic aims to eliminate birth control's pain points

The hormonal and genetic test developed by Adyn is designed to predict and prevent adverse birth control side effects.

By Karissa Waddick • June 28, 2022

4 tips for landing your next C-suite role in pharma

Even execs get the blues — and when they’re ready for a fresh start, Leslie Loveless, CEO of Slone Partners, says these dos and don’ts could make or break their next job move.

By Meagan Parrish • June 23, 2022

'Nobel Prize of pharma' helps put Huma's digital health platform on the global map

The company’s CEO explains how its Prix Galien award-winning app bridges patient care, treatment support and clinical research.

By Kim Ribbink • June 23, 2022

Woman of the Week: Kronos Bio's Barbara Kosacz

Deal-maker, mentor and biotech industry mover and shaker, the COO and general counsel brings her 'smiling tiger' skills to her new role at the emerging company.

By Taren Grom • June 21, 2022