It wasn’t so very long ago that progress in delivering systemic treatments, via new oral technologies, inhalables, and via a plethora of alternative routes of delivery suggested that the days were numbered for invasive injections…

Did we see you at BIO 2024?

If you can’t recall more than a couple of weeks ago, or you were unfortunate to miss out this time around, we’re back with a one-off recap with some of the top stories we’ve come across since San Diego…

Ask any executive why they think there are drug shortages, and they will no doubt blame some combination of the long-lasting impact of the global pandemic, inflation, energy costs and global conflicts…

In this newsletter special, we focus on the latest news from the last fortnight, and look forward to the BIO International Conference, happening in San Diego, on June 3 - 6; will we see you there? The BIO 2024 agenda is full of informative events and receptions - take advantage by looking at the schedule at a glance here…

If you're tired of hearing about the latest advances in AI and how they are poised to revolutionize science, we are too. But just last week, some exciting updates emerged from the most successful scientific AI tool yet…

A report recently published by Evaluate titled “Are Orphan Drugs Losing Their Sparkle” might sound apprehensive, but it highlights why pharma companies can still expect plenty of promise and activity within the orphan drug sector…

As the industry looks to find more effective ways to manage the rising burden of genetic, autoimmune, rare diseases, and cancers, the next 10 years could be significant for companies with an interest in biologics drug products…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought its fair share of disruption and uncertainty; propelling biopharma-related topics into the public consciousness. The development of mRNA vaccines took centre stage. Investigated as potential treatments since the 1990s, companies like Moderna gave them top billing…

Are we on the brink of a biotech renaissance? After a period of recalibration, the industry is showing signs of revival…

Legalisation of cannabis has been a hot topic for many years already, and it doesn’t look like that is set to change…

Opioids have long been used for the treatment of pain management, yet their overuse and abuse causes real issues across global societies…

You are probably well aware of the enthusiasm around weight-loss drugs; Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound to name a few. Their performance has raised interest in those who are considering using them for their same effects as lifestyle drugs…

Did we see ripples of cautious optimism from the JP Morgan conference? The industry is certainly ready for the small uplift in last year’s FDA approvals, and for biotech dealmaking to continue.