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Apr 8, 2025

'A slow-moving catastrophe': FDA cuts are like firing all hospital staff except doctors, Janet Woodcock says


As Trump threatens tariffs on drugs, industry warns EU of $100B-plus pharma exodus to US


Congressional commission urges $15B, more action to maintain US biotech advantage over China


RFK Jr. promotes measles vaccine as Texas outbreak continues


NIH blocks researchers in China, Russia and other countries from multiple databases


FDA clears vibrating mattress pad to stimulate breathing in premature newborns

 

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'A slow-moving catastrophe': FDA cuts are like firing all hospital staff except doctors, Janet Woodcock says

As President Donald Trump’s massive overhaul of federal agencies continues, several former FDA officials spoke about the potential ramifications for drug reviews and provided a look inside current FDA conditions.
 

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As Trump threatens tariffs on drugs, industry warns EU of $100B-plus pharma exodus to US

Although President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have spared pharmaceuticals, potential drug-specific import levies remain a sword of Damocles creating anxiety among biopharma companies. Some industry leaders now fear that more than $100 billion in investments could leave the European Union.

Congressional commission urges $15B, more action to maintain US biotech advantage over China

A U.S. congressional commission has made the case for “swift action” to maintain the nation’s role as a biotech superpower while warning the sector is “dangerously close to falling behind China.”

RFK Jr. promotes measles vaccine as Texas outbreak continues

The HHS secretary called out the measles vaccines as "the most effective way" to prevent the spread as an outbreak in Texas claims a second life.

NIH blocks researchers in China, Russia and other countries from multiple databases

The Trump administration has blocked access to multiple data repositories maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for researchers in several countries, including a cancer statistics database used regularly by scientists in China.

FDA clears vibrating mattress pad to stimulate breathing in premature newborns

Prapela’s device provides gentle, randomized movements that aim to trigger and regulate the brain’s control of breathing, without being strong enough to wake up the baby from sleep.

Rocket boosts preparations for gene therapy launch with new commercial chief from J&J, AstraZeneca

As the countdown to the launch of its first therapeutic continues, Rocket Pharmaceuticals is fueling up its commercial team.

Novo Nordisk plugs more than $1B into upgrade of Brazilian manufacturing operations for injectable drugs, including GLP-1s

Looking to grow production in Latin America’s biggest country, Novo Nordisk is charting a $1.09 billion expansion at its manufacturing plant in Brazil. The investment will “significantly” bolster the facility’s capacity to crank out a variety of injectables, including GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo said in an announcement.

Nordic Capital steps away from potential PureTech Health buyout

Nordic Capital confirmed that it doesn't intend to make an offer for PureTech Health shortly after buyout discussions were disclosed by PureTech.

Stroke tech developers Kandu, Neurolutions combine with $30M in new funding

The revamped Kandu will move forward with $30 million in new financing, through a round co-led by Ally Bridge Group and AMED Ventures.
 
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