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STAT+: Vaccine developer raises $45M for influenza drug trial

STAT

Today, we talk about the readout of Compass Pathways’ psilocybin trial for major depressive disorder, see more vaccine concern and turnover at the FDA, and report from the American Diabetes Association. 

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Amarna Therapeutics and NorthX Biologics collaborate to advance gene therapy for type 1 diabetes

Pharmafile

Amarna Therapeutics and NorthX Biologics have finalised an agreement to accelerate the development of Nimvec AM510, a gene therapy targeting immune-mediated diseases, with an initial focus on type 1 diabetes (T1D). The collaboration aims to establish robust, scalable manufacturing processes and support clinical trial preparation.

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The MEK effect on cancer — a slow and steady approach to drug resistance

PharmaVoice

You just want to slash it, rip it out or attack it like an enemy target,” said Benjamin Zeskind, co-founder, CEO and president of Immuneering Corporation. To overcome that hurdle, Immuneering is testing an approach that slows cancer down rather than rushing to destroy it. I think we have to control cancer before we cure it.”

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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

That was the question on the minds of a lot of health care professionals, public policy leaders, public health officials, and select politicians going into the first meeting of the new Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in June 2025. Editor's Footnote In May 2025, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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APhA Foundation Drives Innovative Clinical Models at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

Innovative pharmacist-led care models—from tech-enabled Afib screenings and HPV immunizations to Medicare-supported diabetes prevention—demonstrate how pharmacies are redefining their role in team-based clinical care.

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Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Pharmacy Times

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Pharmacy Times

Prior to October 2024, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended use of a PCV only for all adults aged 65 years and older, including those aged 19 to 64 years with risk conditions for pneumococcal disease. Kobayashi M, Leidner AJ, Gierke R, et al. MMWR Morb Wkly Rep. 2025;74:1-8. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7401a1 3.