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STAT+: Scientific societies call for a moratorium on using CRISPR to create genetically modified children

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Leading trade organizations representing the makers of cell and gene therapies are calling for a 10-year international moratorium on the use of CRISPR and other DNA-editing tools to create genetically modified children, according to a draft of the declaration provided to STAT.  The move — coming more than seven years after Chinese researcher He Jiankui announced the birth of the world’s first CRISPR babies — is intended to send a clear signal to the global scientific co

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A new CFO tasked with taking ‘scrappy’ Editas from last year’s layoffs into new gene editing territory

PharmaVoice

Amy Parison, who stepped into the lead financial role at the company in March, is managing Editas Medicine’s transition to a new gene editing platform while recovering from a major overhaul.

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Bill Gates to accelerate spending at his foundation — then wind it down

STAT

Philanthropist Bill Gates announced Thursday that he will wind down his massive charity in 20 years, doubling spending over that time to accelerate the work it hopes to achieve. Gates made the announcement on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Gates Foundation, the third-largest player in international philanthropy. He said the foundation would spend $200 billion between now and 2045, when its operations will wind down.

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Accretion Pharmaceuticals’ IPO to open on May 14 2025; Price band fixed at ₹96-101

Express Pharma

Accretion Pharmaceuticals, an Ahmedabad-headquartered pharmaceuticals manufacturer, announced that its initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The anchor portion will be opened on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and the issue will conclude on Friday, May 16, 2025. The company intends to raise 29.75 crore from the offering and aims to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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AviadoBio opens UK trial for FTD gene therapy

Pharma Times

Aspire-FTD study aims to stop disease progression with one-time treatment

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RFK Jr launches database project to explore autism causes

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A project to use federal databases to identify the "root causes of autism" has been launched by HHS, but there are concerns about its credibility

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Lupin gains USFDA nod for Raltegravir Tablets USP, 600 mg

Express Pharma

Lupin announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Raltegravir Tablets USP, 600 mg. Raltegravir Tablets are bioequivalent to Isentress HD Tablets, 600 mg of Merck Sharp & Dohme. Lupin is the exclusive first-to-file for this product and is eligible for 180 days of generic drug exclusivity.

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A bespoke CRISPR therapy suggests a blueprint for treating ‘N-of-1’ diseases

BioPharma Dive

A gene editing drug custom-made for a critically ill baby showed that, for some ultra-rare diseases, it’s possible to design and test a new CRISPR medicine in just a few months.

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Newron’s programme for treatment-resistant schizophrenia therapy approved

Pharmafile

Newron Pharmaceuticals has announced the approval for its ENIGMA-TRS phase 3 development programme evaluating evenamide as an add-on therapy to current antipsychotics in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). This is a significant milestone Newrons endeavour to rollout the therapy as a conventional treatment for these patients. The ENIGMA-TRS phase 3 development programme consists of two […] The post Newrons programme for treatment-resistant schizophrenia therapy approved a

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Mental health care may be harder to obtain after HHS rule reversal

STAT

For a recent therapy session, Andria Donaghy’s insurance plan paid her psychiatric nurse practitioner only $11 on a $125 service.  “To even put that on paper is insulting,” she said. “These people give their lives [to help others] and that’s what you pay them?

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UnitedHealth CEO Chris Witty steps down

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Andrew Witty has resigned as CEO of US health conglomerate UnitedHealth, as the company pulled its financial forecasts for 2025

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Healthcare Marketing Strategy: Cutting Through Digital Clutter in 2025

Pharma Marketing Network

Ever tried shouting in a crowded stadium? Thats what it feels like launching a branded healthcare campaign today. With every pharma brand, health system, and startup clamoring for attention, crafting a successful healthcare marketing strategy has never been more challengingor more necessary. In 2025, reaching healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and caregivers requires more than budget and brand equity.

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AbbVie stakes $335M on a startup’s RNAi drugs

BioPharma Dive

ADARx Pharmaceuticals will work with AbbVie to make RNA interference medicines for a variety of disease areas, including neurology, immunology and cancer.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Majority of Europeans trust technology to improve healthcare, Johnson & Johnson survey finds

Pharmafile

A global survey by Johnson & Johnson MedTech has revealed that a majority of Europeans are willing to share their health data in exchange for more personalised care signalling growing public trust in the role of technology in healthcare. Conducted between August and September 2024, the survey gathered responses from both the general public […] The post Majority of Europeans trust technology to improve healthcare, Johnson & Johnson survey finds appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Opinion: An evidence-based way to make Medicaid less bureaucratic and more efficient

STAT

As a primary care physician serving Medicaid patients, I recently witnessed a preventable hospitalization that perfectly illustrates America’s health care dysfunction. My homebound patient with heart failure needed a routine lab test to adjust their medication. While commercially insured patients can access electronic lab orders, my patient’s Medicaid plan contracted exclusively with a laboratory requiring physical forms by mail.

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FABA, IIL, and ABF launch finishing school programme in Hyderabad

Express Pharma

The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), Indian Immunologicals (IIL), and Agri Biotech Foundation (ABF) jointly inaugurated a finishing school programme at the Agri Biotech Foundation campus, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. This programme gap between academic learning and industry readiness in biotechnology, The programme, which will run until June 4, 2025, provides intensive, hands-on training in wet lab facilities, offering real-world experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and c

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Themes Among Rare Disease Repurposing Efforts

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A qualitative study aimed to strengthen systematic repurposing efforts within rare disease nonprofit organizations, while also providing a framework for data-driven drug repurposing.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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Viatris’ new form of old pain drug scores in large trials

BioPharma Dive

A version of meloxicam designed to work faster has beat out a placebo in two late-stage studies focused on post-surgical acute pain. Viatris now plans to file for approval this year.

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AbbVie bags first approval for cancer ADC Emrelis

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AbbVie has claimed its first global regulatory approval, from the FDA, for its C-met-targeting lung cancer ADC Emrelis

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STAT+: Appeals court reopens the question of who owns patents for groundbreaking CRISPR discovery

STAT

The now 13-year-long legal saga over who invented CRISPR took yet another unexpected turn on Monday, in a ruling that could not only change U.S. ownership of patent rights to the groundbreaking gene-editing technology but more broadly redefine how the law determines when an invention has been made.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the University of California and the University of Vienna in their bid to revive a fight over foundational CRISPR-Cas9 patents that t

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Do White Papers Still Work in Pharma Marketing?

Pharma Marketing Network

In a world of podcasts , reels, and AI-written content, its fair to ask: are white papers still pulling their weight in pharma marketing? For teams navigating omnichannel campaigns, strict MLR approvals, and buyer fatigue, the answer isn’t just “yes”it’s if done right, they work better than ever. Once the domain of technical audiences and B2B legacy brands, white papers have evolved.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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We are well-aligned to capitalise on the CDMO opportunity

Express Pharma

India may today account for less than 23 per cent of the pharma CDMO market today but has the potential to grow from $3.5 billion to $25 billion. Dr Abdelaziz Toumi, CEO, Lupin Manufacturing Solutions (LMS), explains to Viveka Roychowdhury how LMS is aligning long-term strategies, repositioning key assets, lining up investments in new modalities and leveraging Indias API ecosystem to capitalise on this opportunity.

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FDA delays approval decision for Biohaven rare disease drug

BioPharma Dive

Shares of the biotech fell around 15% on news the FDA is not only taking longer to review the drug, but will assemble an outside group of advisers to evaluate it as well.

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Boehringer advances oral therapy for geographic atrophy

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Boehringer Ingelheim has started a phase 2 trial of a drug that could offer the first oral drug for geographic atrophy, a major cause of sight loss.

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STAT+: In combative hearings, Kennedy defends HHS cuts, backtracks — and lashes out

STAT

WASHINGTON — In hours of combative congressional hearings Wednesday, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swung between defending sweeping changes at his agency and backtracking on aspects of a reorganization he nevertheless said would be “painful.” He repeatedly cast doubts on reports about negative impacts of the changes, often calling them a “canard.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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How to transform EHR data into useful clinical insights using AI

Pharmaceutical Technology

AI and machine learning can transform fragmented and unstructured healthcare data. But how do you refine it into useful, research-ready data?

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STEERLife announces its solvent-free melt fusion technology

Express Pharma

STEERLife, the life sciences division of STEER World, is advancing the development and manufacturing of potent and complex drug products. At the core of this advancement is STEERLife’s solvent-free melt fusion technology, a continuous processing system that eliminates the need for harmful organic solvents. Designed to handle high-potency and hard-to-develop molecules, this platform significantly enhances formulation efficiency, safety, and scalability.

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Gilead, bracing for tariffs, joins peers in US drug production push

BioPharma Dive

The company added to a recent flurry of pledges by pharmaceutical companies, promising $11 billion in new capital and operational investments in U.S. drug manufacturing.