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Tech Innovations: September 2021

This month’s roundup of new technology, equipment, and industry partnerships includes news from IBM, IQVIA, Mediata, Labcorp, and other notable companies.

FDA approves IND application for peanut allergy drug candidate

The US agency has given the go-ahead to Cour Pharmaceuticals to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CNP-201, a drug intended to treat peanut allergies.

Rare-disease initiative collaborators work to advance research innovation

Stakeholders in the Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform initiative are partnering in hopes of bringing treatments to patients faster.

Gates Foundation, Exscientia enter $70m agreement to develop COVID-19 treatments

The pharma tech firm has forged a four-year partnership with the foundation to develop antivirals for COVID-19 and other viruses with pandemic potential.

Doctors believe in immunotherapy’s cancer-fighting potential: BMS survey

A survey commissioned by Bristol Myers Squibb reveals healthcare providers are confident that immunotherapy can positively impact earlier-stage cancers.