Gene Therapy: Page 22


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    Preclinical done right: The importance of using relevant animal models in gene therapy studies

    Gene therapy is no longer an approach for the future. It's a technique used now.

    Oct. 1, 2020
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    Gene therapy solution: The value of a CDMO as your end-to-end partner

    As gene therapy research continues to expand, innovators in this space will need CDMOs with highly specific expertise, facilities, and equipment.

    Sept. 29, 2020
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    Gene Therapy

    Rapid scientific advances have put the gene therapy field at the forefront of biomedical research. But, as recent setbacks have shown, researchers and drugmakers still face major challenges. 

    By BioPharma Dive staff
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    New data bolsters Sarepta gene therapies for two deadly muscle diseases

    The results disclosed at a medical meeting on Monday show that all patients tested have seen their motor skills stabilize or improve when history suggests they wouldn't.

    By Sept. 28, 2020
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    Gene therapy company Taysha completes sprint from first funding to IPO

    Led by alumni of Zolgensma developer AveXis, the university spinout could have four experimental therapies in the clinic by the end of 2021.

    By Updated Sept. 24, 2020
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    Takeda adds to cell therapy push with new manufacturing site

    The Japanese drugmaker has made cell therapy a focus, advancing three experimental cancer treatments into clinical testing with plans for two more.

    By Sept. 15, 2020
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    FDA wants more details on Sarepta gene therapy, potentially delaying final test

    A new request from the regulator could tighten the race between Sarepta and Pfizer to prove out a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 

    By Sept. 10, 2020
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    With latest data, a gene therapy for a deadly brain disease inches closer to market

    The results keep Bluebird Bio on track to seek approval of the experimental treatment, known as eli-cel, in Europe later this year and in the U.S. in 2021. 

    By Aug. 29, 2020
  • BioMarin's hemophilia gene therapy could have warranted a record price tag, ICER finds

    A draft report from the drug pricing watchdog concluded that, under the right conditions, Roctavian may be cost-effective at a price of $2.5 million.

    By Aug. 28, 2020
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    A cure for hemophilia seemed closer than ever. For many patients, it’s now further out of reach

    The surprise rejection of BioMarin's hemophilia A gene therapy delayed a decades-long mission to fix the rare bleeding disorder.

    By Updated Aug. 19, 2020
  • Editas, AbbVie rework gene editing deal as pioneering CRISPR trial resumes

    Development of EDIT-101, the first CRISPR-based therapy to be used in a company-led trial to alter genes within a person's body, will now move forward under Editas' sole ownership.

    By Aug. 7, 2020
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    Cell and gene therapies: For biotechs, collaboration is key to successful innovation

    With the right partner, biotech companies can fully embrace cell and gene therapy opportunities.

    By Matthew M. Cooney & Roberta L. Steere • July 30, 2020
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    Biogen to study use of key SMA drug after Novartis gene therapy

    A planned trial is meant to test whether Spinraza can further help infants and young children who have already received Zolgensma, which, in theory, is meant to be curative if given very early on.

    By July 21, 2020
  • New data from MeiraGTx help bolster J&J's gene therapy bet

    The results are the first from a slate of gene therapies J&J licensed from Meira last year, a deal that remains the pharma's largest investment in the field.

    By July 17, 2020
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    Spark, chasing BioMarin, plans 2021 start for key hemophilia gene therapy study

    The Roche subsidiary said it will begin Phase 3 dosing its hemophilia A gene therapy next year, potentially putting it well behind a competing treatment from BioMarin.

    By July 13, 2020
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    Third patient dies in halted study of Audentes gene therapy

    The three patients, treated for a rare neuromuscular disease, were given a high dose of Audentes' gene therapy.

    By Updated Aug. 21, 2020
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    In a surprise, UniQure sells its hemophilia gene therapy for $450M

    The licensing deal with CSL Behring is one of the largest for a gene therapy, but the partnership could make a buyout of the Dutch firm less likely. 

    By June 25, 2020
  • UniQure gets out the gate first in race for Huntington's gene therapy

    The biotech has dosed patients in the first trial of a gene-targeted treatment for the degenerative disease, but competitor Voyager could be chasing soon.

    By June 19, 2020
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    New CRISPR, gene therapy results strengthen potential for treatment of blood diseases

    CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex can more convincingly say their CRISPR-based medicine is helping three people with beta thalassemia or sickle cell disease, while Bluebird takes another step forward.

    By June 12, 2020
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    Regeneron expands Intellia gene editing deal as its post-Sanofi future emerges

    Regeneron and Intellia will grow their alliance and work on hemophilia, an already competitive space that includes several experimental gene therapies. 

    By June 1, 2020
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    With $11B stock sale, Sanofi loosens ties with Regeneron

    The French pharma will get a cash windfall by selling most of its 20% stake in Regeneron, spurring speculation as to how it'll spend the money. 

    By Updated May 27, 2020
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    Novartis gene therapy Zolgensma cleared for use in Europe

    The Swiss pharma estimates 550 to 600 infants are born in Europe each year with spinal muscular atrophy, the hereditary disease Zolgensma treats.

    By Kristin Jensen • May 20, 2020
  • Thermo Fisher to invest $180M in new gene therapy plant

    The planned facility, to be built in Massachusetts, will rival in size a gene therapy plant in Texas owned by CDMO competitor Lonza. 

    By Kristin Jensen • May 13, 2020
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    Dyno spins out of Harvard's laboratories with an aim to make gene therapy better

    The startup announced collaborations with Novartis and Sarepta, both leading gene therapy makers, that could be worth $2 billion in total. 

    By May 11, 2020
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    Orchard lays off a quarter of its staff amid major shift

    The gene therapy developer has given up on plans to build a new manufacturing facility and is adjusting its clinical resources to focus on more common diseases.

    By Kristin Jensen • Updated May 8, 2020
  • Texas university spins out Taysha, a gene therapy startup with 15 programs

    The university uses a gene therapy delivery tool that Taysha says can be scaled for both small and large manufacturing needs.

    By April 29, 2020