Action for bone health is needed now more than ever, urges IOF
NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A backlog in osteoporosis assessments, treatment delays, and sedentary indoor lifestyles: these are just several ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted bone health and disrupted global osteoporosis care. Osteoporosis is a common bone disorder that leads to weak and fragile bones which fracture easily. An osteoporotic fracture typically occurs as...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commits up to $120 Million to Accelerate Access to COVID-19 Drug for Lower-Income Countries, Calls on Other Donors to Mobilize Resources
Financial commitment aims to secure dedicated, low-cost supply of molnupiravir, if the drug is authorized by regulators; builds on long-term efforts to increase access to tests, treatments, vaccines SEATTLE, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today a commitment of up to $120 million to accelerate access to the investigational antiviral drug molnupiravir for...
Phillips-Medisize Increases Global Manufacturing Capacity, Capabilities and Collaborations to Drive Drug Delivery, Diagnostic and MedTech Innovations
- Medical and pharmaceutical solutions leader poised to scale manufacturing from new and expanded production facilities and R&D centers in Poland, China and U.S. - End-to-end capabilities optimize design, development and manufacturing of world-class healthcare products and solutions while reducing time, cost and risk - Industry-leading collaborations with Eyevensys, GlucoModicum and Credence MedSystems accelerate delivery of technology breakthroughs and next-gen...
CStone received China NMPA IND acceptance for lorlatinib in Chinese patients with ROS1-positive advanced NSCLC
SUZHOU, China, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CStone Pharmaceuticals ("CStone", HKEX: 2616), a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on researching, developing, and commercializing innovative immuno-oncology therapies and precision medicines, today announced that the investigational new drug (IND) application of lorlatinib for the treatment of Chinese patients with c-ros oncogene 1 (ROS1)-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been accepted...
Bridge Biotherapeutics Announces Initiation of the Phase I Clinical Trial for BBT-401 in China
China Phase I study of BBT-401 had its first subject dosed in Chengdu, China The company seeks to accelerate its business development activities with Daewoong, their partner for the development and commercialization of BBT-401 in 22 Asian countries SEONGNAM, South Korea and CHENGDU, China, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Biotherapeutics (KQ288330), a clinical-stage biotech company...
Alterity Therapeutics Announces Expanded ATH434 Phase 2 Clinical Development Program
- Clinical trial to enroll patients with early-stage Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) - - Expanding bioMUSE Natural History Study - MELBOURNE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) ("Alterity" or "the Company"), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing disease modifying treatments for neurodegenerative conditions, today announced an expansion of the clinical development program for the Company's lead asset, ATH434, in patients with Multiple...
Mandatory Certification for MoCA Cognitive Assessment Now Free for Students, Faculty and Academic Researchers
MoCA—the most sensitive test available for detecting the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders—now offers free certification training for academia. MONTREAL, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MoCA's official one-hour online training and certification module is now available at no cost for students, faculty members, and academic researchers. Certification supports...
Insilico Medicine Appoints Business Leader, Michelle Chen, as Chief Business Officer
HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Insilico Medicine, an end-to-end AI-powered drug discovery company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Chen to the company's position of Chief Business Officer. In this role, Dr. Chen will oversee the company's corporate strategies and business development activities. Dr. Chen brings more than 20 years of extensive experience...
Excelra Announces Addition of Sudip Nandy to its Board of Directors
HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Excelra, a leading Data and Analytics provider for Life Science organizations, announced the appointment of Sudip Nandy to the company's board of directors effective 1st October 2021. Mr. Nandy is an acclaimed business leader with over 30 years of experience in global strategy, enterprise building,...
Moët Hennessy Breaks New Ground For Innovation: The Robert-Jean De Vogüé Research Center
ÉPERNAY, France, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Moët Hennessy, world leader of high-quality wine and spirits, inaugurates its new Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research Center dedicated to advancing knowledge and evolving practices. Today, climate change and biodiversity loss for more environmentally friendly products have highlighted the limits of the current viticultural model and...
