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July 03, 2019___

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Today's Rundown

Featured Story

FDA puts Unum T cell therapy trial on hold after adverse events

The FDA has put Unum Therapeutics’ phase 1 ACTR087-Rituxan trial on clinical hold for the second time. Unum suffered the setback after a patient experienced grade 3 and 4 adverse events including neurotoxicity and respiratory distress.

Top Stories

Purdue hires Ducharme as CSO to aid expansion beyond opioids

Purdue Pharma has named Julie Ducharme as its CSO. Ducharme rejoins Purdue at a time when it is trying to expand beyond the opioids that built but now threaten to sink its business.

Boehringer grabs Yuhan’s NASH prospect in $870M biobucks deal

Boehringer Ingelheim is bolstering its liver disease pipeline with yet another NASH-focused deal. This time, it is licensing a biologic from South Korea’s Yuhan for $40 million upfront and promising up to $830 million in milestone payments.

In conversation with Cydan’s Chris Adams and James McArthur

Cydan co-founders, CEO Chris Adams and R&D chief James McArthur discuss building companies and their hunt for orphan drugs.

Using CRISPR to eliminate HIV

In a step closer to a possible cure for the infection, a team of scientists has removed HIV from mice using the CRISPR gene-editing technology and a long-acting antiretroviral therapy.

Chutes & Ladders—Merrimack's CEO, CFO and president abandon ship

Merrimack's CEO, CFO and president abandon ship after canning clinical pipeline; uBiome overhauls management, again, amid FBI probe; and cue the "revolving door" criticism, as Gottlieb joins Pfizer’s board. Those moves plus more hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

Resources

[Whitepaper] Transforming the future of medical shipments

The combination of SAVSU technology with United Airlines’ global network has made it easier than ever to bring cell and gene therapies to destinations beyond major markets.

[Whitepaper] IoT Technologies & Informatics Integration in Pharmaceuticals

Find out in this article how your pharmaceutical organization can leverage IoT technologies and informatics integration to innovate and improve overall operational efficiencies.

[Whitepaper] Managing Demand Uncertainty in Biologics Production

When a biologics company prepares to launch a new product, it must forecast the manufacturing capacity it will need. Learn more here.

[Report] NEW Report on 2019 e-Prescribing Regulations and Potential Impact

Patient demand for more information on their care is driving new e-prescribing regulations, and technology is evolving to help providers meet them. This report provides an overview of key areas where such regulation has emerged, and what it could mean for providers and healthcare IT companies.

[Whitepaper] Characterizing Drug Substance Properties Early Can Optimize Drug Product Formulation

Anticipate challenges in formulation early.

[Whitepaper] The essential guide to managing laboratory samples

This Essential Guide to Managing Laboratory Samples is a three-part piece exploring common problems experienced in the management of samples and how, for any scale of operation, significant efficiency and accuracy benefits can be gained using dedicated sample management software.

[Whitepaper] Managing Comorbidities in Type 2 Diabetes – Real World Evidence for Change

Patients living with diabetes deserve better – Real-World Evidence for effecting/realizing change in the management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular/renal comorbidities.

[Whitepaper] Agile Competitive Intelligence Strategies For Healthcare

What is agile competitive intelligence, and how can it help take market research to the next level?

[POCKET GUIDE] Reference and Literature Management Made Easy

Get 5 quick tips for faster research and better results!

[Case Study] Clinical Supply Management

Download the case study to learn about the clinical supply management tools that helped a small sized pharma company during phase III of a multi-arm oncology study.

[Video] Demand Led Services and Clinical Supply Efficiency

Watch a short video on demand led supply model. It is designed to meet the needs of patients, clinical sites, clinical team and sponsors and results in shorter lead time, less waste, less stock out risk and no booklet labels.

[eBook] Strategies for Efficient Clinical Supply Management and Forecasting

Download the eBook to explore a proactive approach for clinical supply management.

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