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Tessera's sickle cell gene therapy wins Gates Foundation backing

Tessera Therapeutics has announced a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, securing funding of up to $50m.
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Respiratory infections cost UK businesses £44bn annually

A new report by the Office of Health Economics (OHE), commissioned by Pfizer, reveals that respiratory infections can be bad for business.
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Lilly gains EU backing for drug to treat Crohn’s disease

The drug has received a nod from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).
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Dr Dietmar Berger appointed as Gilead’s next Chief Medical Officer

Dr Dietmar Berger is set to join Gilead Sciences as Chief Medical Officer on 2 January 2025 – succeeding Dr Merdad Parsey.
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UK improves global clinical trial ranking, but hurdles remain

The UK is regaining its position as a global hub for industry clinical trials, according to the ABPI, but challenges remain in the space.

GSK drug shows promise in multiple myeloma

A trial has shown that belantamab mafodotin can reduce the risk of death by 42% in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
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Amgen expands biomanufacturing footprint in North Carolina

Amgen is investing $1bn to build a second drug substance manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina – increasing the company’s total planned investment in the region to more than $1.5bn.
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Biden-Harris Administration expands access to sickle cell disease treatments

In a victory for people with sickle cell disease, the US government has announced a major step towards improving access to treatment.