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September 20, 2019___

Today's Rundown

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For women in CAR-T, diversity means finding 'a new normal'

Panelists at the CAR-TCR Summit reflected on gender diversity trends and the challenges women face in the life sciences industry, as well as in their own organizations. They also discussed ways to improve diversity.

Top Stories

After swinging the ax on staffers, Five Prime Therapeutics loses CEO

Less than two years after taking the reins from founding chief Rusty Williams, Five Prime Therapeutics CEO Aron Knickerbocker is exiting the company.

NIH set for $3B funding boost under Senate budget proposal

A Senate spending committee has proposed increasing the NIH’s budget by 7.7% in 2020. The $3 billion funding boost includes an additional $350 million for targeted Alzheimer’s research.

[Sponsored] Solutions to Today’s Biomanufacturing Challenges

With more complex molecules in development, changing capacity needs, uncertain forecasts and increased competition, the market demands flexibility and innovative approaches to address these challenges.

Nimbus hires Loh from Kymera to lead biology team

Nimbus Therapeutics has hired Christine Loh to lead its biology team. Loh joins the computational chemistry specialist after a two-year stint at Kymera Therapeutics.

Synchron kicks off clinical trial for brain-machine interface—without drilling skulls

Synchron implanted its Stentrode device into the first patient of a clinical trial in Melbourne, Australia. The study will assess the technology’s ability to restore communication in people with severe paralysis caused by various conditions.

How an arthritis drug from Roche's library could repair damaged hearts

Scientists at Vanderbilt University say they’ve found a potential way to improve the process by which the heart repairs itself after a heart attack, and it comes from an unlikely source—a compound in Roche’s library that was initially designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

EuroBiotech Report—Lundbeck to buy Alder, Euro biotechs reel in cash and Russian lab blast

In this week's EuroBiotech Report, Lundbeck inks $2 billion Alder buyout, Euro biotechs raise cash and blast rocks Russian smallpox lab.

FiercePharmaAsia—Eisai's Lenvima nods, Alzheimer's cut; Sanofi exits Bangladesh; Henlius IPO

Keytruda-Lenvima combo wins three simultaneous OKs. Eisai's Biogen-partnered BACE program in Alzheimer's disease reached its end. Sanofi is reportedly leaving Bangladesh. Fosun-backed Henlius Biotech raises $410 million in Hong Kong IPO. And more.

Chutes & Ladders—Alexion bids farewell to CMO Clancy in possible M&A pivot

Alexion replaces CFO Clancy in possible M&A push; Black Diamond nabs three new R&D execs; X4 Pharma founder Skerlj takes on R&D head duties.

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Resources

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[Whitepaper] Innovative Funding Models for Treatment of Cancer and Other High-Cost Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases

A global landscape study of funding trends and innovations.

[Whitepaper] Advanced Analytical Approaches for Accelerated Development of Gene Therapy Products

Download the White Paper and learn how detailed characterization can guide successful development of gene therapy products.

[Whitepaper] Understanding Precision Medicine in Oncology

White paper providing an overview of precision medicine in oncology, as well as a look ahead at future developments and keys to success for pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies.

[Whitepaper] How Can You Avoid the Fallout From Incompatibility Between Your API and Its Formulation?

Avoid potential risks to the patient as well as costly interruptions during development.

[Article] Why Market Leaders Outsource IT Requirements For A Competitive Edge

Find out how outsourcing your IT requirements enhances the bottom line while creating strategic advantage.

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Developing a cell therapy, gene therapy, or personalized cancer vaccine? Modern data management makes a critical difference in operational and regulatory outcomes. This whitepaper will help your team leverage the latest data strategies for success.

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[Whitepaper] What's Your Lab Trying to Tell You? Listen with Connected IoT Sensors

Your lab is talking to you, are you listening?

[Whitepaper] Prevent the Real World From Derailing Your Clinical Trial: Focus on Protocol Design

Want to be sure your renal research protocol design is fit for the real world?

[Whitepaper] Optimizing Operations in Multiproduct Pharma Manufacturing Facilities

Vetting CDMOs but unsure what to look for in prospective partners’ multiproduct facilities?

[Report] Future of clinical trials: From real-time data to algorithmic trials

Clinical trials are one of the pharma industry’s most painful and costly processes. Read how technology could transform the trial process from nine years to a matter of hours.

[Whitepaper] Considerations and Options for Prefilled Syringes

Check out Baxter BioPharma Solutions’ whitepaper to learn considerations and options for developing a product in a prefilled syringe.

[Article] Sales Compensation: 7 Trending Topics

From sales headcount and budgets to new product launches and saying “yes” to millennials, hear the top 7 topics that are trending in sales compensation.

[Whitepaper] The Supply Chain Planning Cure for Everything from Product Expirations to Patent Cliffs

Download this life sciences industry spotlight to discover how concurrent planning can help you overcome complex supply chain challenges to drive down costs and improve efficiency.

[Case Study] Clinical Supply Management

Download the case study to learn about the clinical supply management tools that helped a small sized pharma company during phase III of a multi-arm oncology study.

[Video] Demand Led Services and Clinical Supply Efficiency

Watch a short video on demand led supply model. It is designed to meet the needs of patients, clinical sites, clinical team and sponsors and results in shorter lead time, less waste, less stock out risk and no booklet labels.

[eBook] Strategies for Efficient Clinical Supply Management and Forecasting

Download the eBook to explore a proactive approach for clinical supply management.

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