Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. GLP-1 drugs may limit patients’ alcohol use Emerging research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help reduce alcohol cravings, with a small Phase 2 trial showing participants with alcohol use disorder cut their ... READ MORE >
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NIH adopts new policy for funding research
The National Institutes of Health's announcement that it would slash funding that covers overhead costs in research to a 15% maximum poses a grave risk to basic medical research in the United States. This policy, effective immediately, puts at risk public and private organizations engaged in pioneering ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 3, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Possible tariffs could affect prescription drug costs and availability Pharmaceutical groups warn that recent proposed tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico could lead to higher prices and ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 27, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Funding freeze sparks chaos in U.S. scientific research The Medicine Maker reports that a temporary federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration caused panic among researchers and nonprofit ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 20, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Four trends relating to AI in medtech MedTech Dive highlighted four key issues to monitor this year including: new FDA guidance, payer hesitancy to artificial intelligence-backed products, the new focus on use of ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 13, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference highlights Key discussions on the first day of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference focused on innovation, partnerships and market trends, reports Fierce Pharma. Industry ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 6, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Small biopharma companies drive 2024 drug approvals Small companies led the way with 55 new drug and biologic approvals, reflecting a trend of biotechs resisting buyouts and opting to market their products ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Dec. 16, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Manufacturing takes center stage in biopharma In 2024, biopharma companies prioritized manufacturing capabilities to attract investors and ensure scalability, as reported by BioSpace. Major companies are ... READ MORE >
Tariff discussions in health care and life sciences industries stoke global supply chain concerns
The health care and life sciences industries could be facing significant changes under a second Trump administration. From the prospect of new tariffs to the likelihood that the BIOSECURE Act will be enacted, companies are scrambling to adjust to what could be a changed operating ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of December 9, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. FTC appointments possibly signal decreased scrutiny on biopharma M&A President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Andrew Ferguson and Mark Meador to the Federal Trade Commission signals a potential shift ... READ MORE >