A preview of the new lung cancer data Roche will debut at ASCO

At the end of this month, attendees of the major oncology conference will be able to learn more about trials involving the PD-L1 inhibitor MPDL3280A.

By Nicole Gray • May 15, 2015

UPDATE: Takeda threatens to break off Orexigen collab after Contrave data drama

Orexigen is defending itself after the Cleveland Clinic released trial results contradicting the firm's heart safety claims (without permission). But now it's facing even more hurdles surrounding its obesity med.

By Sy Mukherjee • May 13, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

Cell therapy

The continued emergence of CAR-T therapy has fueled research into next-generation approaches and new applications, such as its use in autoimmune diseases.

By BioPharma Dive staff

How do you test an Ebola vaccine when almost no one has Ebola?

Liberia has been declared Ebola-free and there are only a handful of cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone.

By Nicole Gray • May 13, 2015

Study: Measles vax may protect against other infections

The protective effect can last for up to three years, according to researchers.

By Nicole Gray • May 8, 2015

Congress calls for gender equity in clinical trials

Proposed legislation also aims to ensure that drugs approved through an expedited approval pathway are safe and effective for women.

By Nicole Gray • May 7, 2015

7 questions you might have about biosimilarity, answered

We interviewed FDA and pharma vet David Rosen, who has been tracking the emergence of biosimilars in the U.S., for a Q&A on the evolving role of the products. 

By Nicole Gray • May 6, 2015

New report: Digoxin risky for certain patients

It's just one study. But it's troubling news for a pharmaceutical mainstay.

By Nicole Gray • May 6, 2015

UN: New Ebola cases fall to lowest level since mid-2014

But the virus is still not quite eradicated.

By Nicole Gray • May 6, 2015

Oklahoma gov OKs marijuana derivative for epilepsy clinical trial

Gov. Mary Fallin signed the law permitting the trial on Thursday.

By Nicole Gray • May 1, 2015

Merck antibiotic combo Zerbaxa shows efficacy in complicated infections

Zerbaxa is intended for use in treating complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal infections.

By Nicole Gray • April 30, 2015

Can the new FDA guidance on biosimilarity expedite development and approval?

New biosimilars guidance from the FDA may decrease existing barriers to entry for companies trying to break into the biosimilar market. Two analysts explain why.  

By Nicole Gray • April 30, 2015

Merck gains advantage over AZ, Takeda as top diabetes med determined heart safe

DPP-4 inhibitors have come under increased FDA scrutiny in recent months.

By Nicole Gray • April 29, 2015

Bristol-Myers, Gilead hep C combo shines in late-stage trial

The data is here, and it looks pretty good for BMS.

By Nicole Gray • April 28, 2015

3 key lessons industry leaders have learned from the latest Ebola crisis

Leaders from Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, J&J, Novavax, the FDA, and the NIH shared their thoughts on what we've learned about preparing for infectious epidemics like Ebola.

By Sy Mukherjee • April 28, 2015

Biogen ups the phase III ante on Alzheimer's breakthrough hopeful

The company is launching two large Alzheimer's disease (AD) studies focused on the effect of BIIB037 on early-stage AD patients later this year. 

By Nicole Gray • April 27, 2015

New study: Alcoholic hepatitis drugs not effective

Use of prednisolone and pentoxifylline did not significantly reduce death in patients with alcoholic hepatitis. 

By Nicole Gray • April 24, 2015

Merck, Gilead duke it out with next-gen hep-C combos

New hepatitis C therapies are now being judged on effectiveness in specific sub-populations and speed.

By Nicole Gray • April 24, 2015

What biopharma needs to know about CAR-T cancer therapies

Pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and high profile advocacy groups are developing collaborative alliances to unlock the potent therapeutic potential of CAR-T.

By Nicole Gray • April 24, 2015

Small, early Novartis CAR-T trial shows promise in solid tumors

(Very) preliminary data from Novartis shows CAR-T's potential for treating solid tumors, with early signs of safety. But there are plenty of questions yet to be answered.

By Nicole Gray • April 21, 2015

Merck files Keytruda for lung cancer, drug bests Bristol-Myers' Yervoy in melanoma

The PD-1 cancer immunotherapy race is as hot as ever. But can BMS' Opdivo be beaten?

By Nicole Gray • April 20, 2015

Study: Common heartburn meds linked with kidney failure risk in elderly

Older patients who take proton pump inhibitors are twice as likely to be hospitalized for kidney failure, according to a new study. 

By Nicole Gray • April 17, 2015

Ibrance late-stage trial stopped early amid impressive results

Pfizer's advanced breast cancer drug has been proven effective in women with advanced breast cancer who had previously been treated with anti-estrogen drugs. 

By Nicole Gray • April 16, 2015

GW Pharma's cannabis-based epilepsy drug cuts seizure rates by 50%

Epidiolex is an oral drug made from cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive part of the marijuana plant.

By Nicole Gray • April 15, 2015

IBM joins forces with J&J, Medtronic, Apple in ambitious clinical research data pact

IBM's new Watson Health unit will use its supercomputer namesake to sift through millions of healthcare data points to give clinical researchers a boost.

By Sy Mukherjee • April 15, 2015

Roche's aggressive 2015 goal: 11 cancer immunotherapy drugs in late-stage trials

The cancer immunotherapy R&D race between Roche, Bristol-Myers, and AstraZeneca is heating up. 

By Nicole Gray • April 14, 2015