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Lilly starts phase 3 test of COVID-19 antibody in nursing homes

Eli Lilly has started a phase 3 trial to evaluate whether its antibody LY-CoV555 stops the residents of nursing homes from developing COVID-19. Lilly has created customized mobile research units to run the clinical trial at nursing homes as the long-term care facilities lack experience running studies. 

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Genscript chief, the majority shareholder of Legend, becomes China biotech’s new CEO

After its mega $424 million IPO this summer, blood cancer focused Legend Biotech is making a big change at the top.

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Immunic’s multiple sclerosis med trounces placebo in phase 2

Chalk one up for Immunic Therapeutics’ lead asset—the drug outshone placebo at reducing damage to myelin, the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers, in patients with the relapsing form of multiple sclerosis. With these topline data in hand, the company will continue gearing up for a phase 3 program.

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Aslan hires Kobayashi to add IL-13 clinical trial expertise 

Aslan Pharmaceuticals has named Kenneth Kobayashi as its chief medical officer. The appointment sees Kobayashi switch from developing Dermira’s anti-IL-13 drug to advancing Aslan’s would-be rival.

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Kymera Therapeutics, fresh off a $2B Sanofi biobucks pact, guns for an IPO

Preclinical protein degradation biotech Kymera Therapeutics has a great year, nabbing a $102 million round for its march to the clinic, as well as a major tie up with French Big Pharma Sanofi.

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Siemens Healthineers moves deeper into cancer care, picking up radiotherapy developer Varian Medical for $16.4B

Siemens Healthineers has moved to take over Varian Medical Systems, makers of radiation therapy hardware and software, to build out its cancer care offerings and provide a platform spanning screening and diagnosis to treatment delivery and recovery.

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In a BioPharma Dive industry survey, planning and forecasting were identified as top concerns for trial sponsors. In response to this need, the CSM team at Catalent has developed a methodology for identifying, evaluating, and proactively managing the inherent risks involved in clinical trial supply chain management.

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Learn about a real-world example of how clinical supply management expertise was applied to overcome inventory challenges for a complex, global study.

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