Research has reinforced the efficacy of Lumakras (sotorasib), a small molecule inhibitor in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
A London-based start-up that says clinical trials are ‘the biggest bottleneck to improving human health’ is launching a number of ‘breakthrough’ treatments for conditions including tinnitus, insomnia and progressive childhood short-sightedness.
A company developing small molecule therapeutics targeting DNA Damage Response (DDR) in order to treat patients with a broad range of cancers has its first assay development customer.
H1, a US data healthcare data technology company has been selected by non-profit funder of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research, The Michael J Fox Foundation (MJFF), for its Trial Landscape solution.
The UK has the tools to become a life-sciences superpower but those thinking about taking part remain put off by the lack of financial motivation, a clinical trials start-up says.
With an increase in clinical studies demanding an increase in CRAs, we spoke to Sara Brannon, director of quality and training development, at ICON, to find out their approach to recruiting and how the industry is suffering due to a global shortage because...
A company focusing on developing fibrin-targeted therapies to treat inflammatory neurodegenerative and retinal diseases announced the initiation of dosing for its lead asset THN391Monday (May 15) .
By Charm Therapeutics gains investment from NVentures for cancer therapeutics
Charm Therapeutics has announced investment from NVentures – NVIDIA’s venture investment arm. This represents a major milestone for Charm and means it will be able to deliver more on its research and development (R&D) activities for novel oncology...
A company says it is developing a small molecule drug without major safety issues to treat a growing number of cases of atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia.
Data from the company’s lead fibrosis asset called RXC700 has highlighted multiple opportunities for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Two contract research organizations working in the clinical trial and research fields have benefited from investment from Iberian private equity firm, Henko Partners.
Results from a multinational trial of trifluridine/tipracil, known as Lonsurf, with or without bevacizumab in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) have resulted in statistically significantly and clinically meaningful improvements.
A single-agent treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory myelodysplastic neoplasms has shown promising results, including overall survival, in a study.
Scorpion Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology company, has announced that the first patient has been dosed in a phase 1/2 clinical trial of STX-478, its treatment for breast cancer and other solid tumors.
Galapagos NV has announced it has initiated a phase 3 study with small molecule drug filgotinib in patients with the chronic, highly inflammatory condition, active axial spondyloarthritis(AxSpA).
Symptom improvements have been hailed as ‘very compelling’ after results from a phase 1 study into a combination of drugs to treat myelofibrosis prove positive.
A drug to treat a rare cancer that grows where the esophagus and stomach join has been accepted for review by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).
Unifying medicinal development processes and data within a connected technology ecosystem will enhance collaboration, two partnering companies using a development cloud have said.
A partnership was announced this week (April 11) between non-profit CureDuchenne and health technology company, PicnicHealth that will provide as much data as possible to researchers while helping patients navigate complex medical systems.
A breakthrough in rectal cancer treatment has been discovered through a collaboration between a cancer intelligence company and the world’s largest and oldest cancer center. It could put an end to the invasive surgery patients may have faced.
TWO US clinical investigator sites have been opened for a phase 1 clinical trial for patients with soft tissue sarcoma and the first patient has been dosed.
Finding a treatment for a skin disease that significantly diminishes the quality of life for those living with it has moved forward to the next phase of trials.
In its bid to what it says will make participation in clinical trials easier and more sustainable, Greenphire has revealed a patient-powered registry and it has also expanded a deal with Merck.
Progressive supranuclear-palsy (PSP) is a very rare brain disease and until recently, it was almost unheard of. Along with many neurodegenerative diseases, it has a high unmet medical need.
Amid uncertainty over the future of clinical trials in the UK, the MHRA announces that it will streamline the process of running trials to make the country a more ‘attractive destination’.
The company launches its new ZS300 sensor, ZB200 bridge and Android sensor discovery app, which will be made available for use with the supply chains of the pharma and food industries.
Challenging target profiles can be targeted more efficiently than traditional drug discovery using Exscientia’s AI-driven precision design platform, its CEO says.
In the second and final part of an interview with Medable’s chief growth officer and women’s health champion, Sanskriti Thakur, discover her views on vital changes that need to be made. She discusses ways to ensure the importance of women’s roles in clinical...
Non-clinical research has been published about roginolisob, iOnctura’s non-ATP competitive alloseteric modulator of PI3Kδ, for the potential treatment of patients with solid and hematological tumors.
Despite diversity being spoken about more than ever before, research discovers clinical trials are less representative of the US population compared to a decade prior.
After completing the acquisition of Aveo, the Korean chemical company wants its subsidiary to become a global leader in the therapeutic area within five years.
Poolbeg Pharma plc has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for ways of treating hypercytokinaemia using a small molecule immunomodulator.
When the pandemic broke, the whole world was thrown onto a steep learning curve. Everyone had to find new ways to adapt in their day to day lives as well as their working lives. There was no exception with clinical trials, with patients unable to attend...
Patient recruitment and retention is an ongoing issue for everyone working in the clinical trials field. Over recent weeks, OSP has interviewed or spoken to a number of companies about their solutions.
The two partners will pool capabilities to provide an expanded service to their clients, which will see Koneksa provide its digital biomarkers tools and SSI Strategy its expertise in drug development.
UC San Francisco will conduct a six-month clinical trial on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which will rely on feedback from Vivalink’s biometric data platform.
Our world is getting greener – or at least trying to with more people turning to electric vehicles, buying local seasonal fruit and vegetables, cafes and restaurants adopting paper straws and a growth in sales of eco-friendly home products, to name a...
In the first of a two-part interview with Medable’s chief growth officer, Sanskriti Thakur, we will learn about why she thinks the world of medicine is letting women down, what the future holds and how everyone should be paying more attention.
