This week we explore the approval of updated COVID-19 vaccines, the announcement of two biotech initial public offerings and a special purpose acquisition company transaction. We also look at the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine and decreased U.S. and European investment in Chinese biotech ... READ MORE >
Life sciences
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 28, 2023
This week we explore Medicare’s price negotiations, gene therapies to target hearing restoration and an innovative approach to pharmacy benefits management, or PBM. In addition, we look at a medical device that can be used to detect atrial fibrillation and the acquisition of a contract development and ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 21, 2023
This week we explore the impending patent cliff, rising layoffs in biopharma and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. In addition, we look at salaries in the medical devices industry and approval of a new medical device for the treatment of overactive bladder. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 14, 2023
This week, we spotlight an increase in UK biotech funding, the approval of the first sterilization system for 3D-printed medical devices and the decline of radiation therapy in cancer treatment. We also delve into COVID-19 vaccine testing against new variants. Lastly, we examine the approval of a patient ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 7, 2023
This week, we spotlight the use of an oral pill for postpartum depression, a change in Meta’s approach to artificial intelligence, and an expedited regulatory review process for medical devices. We also delve into major increases in research and development spending among large pharmaceutical companies. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 31, 2023
This week we spotlight a groundbreaking wearable ultrasound scanner, the invention of a tiny tentacled robot for potential early lung cancer detection, as well as the appointment of a new director at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Additionally, we look at the approval of a ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 24, 2023
This week we spotlight the Food and Drug Administration’s improved decision times on 510(k) submissions. We also delve into a clinical trial that shows the effects of pitavastatin calcium on reducing cardiovascular events in people with HIV, as well as artificial intelligence systems for accurate blood ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 17, 2023
This week, we spotlight the U.K.'s delayed association with Horizon Europe and its impact on the medtech sector. We also delve into a novel discovery in MRI imaging and the Food and Drug Administration's approval of a new treatment for preventing the respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, in young ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 10, 2023
This week, we spotlight the use of the DNA segment, known as CRISPR, for HIV treatment. We also delve into the initial public offering plans of two biotech firms. Additionally, we look at a data-driven approach to precision health and a newly Food and Drug Administration-approved miniature insulin pump. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 26, 2023
This week we spotlight the introduction of new pathways for emerging technologies in Medicare coverage and the use of virtual reality to alleviate needle phobia. We also delve into the financial aspects of the biopharma industry, examining the trend of increased compensation for CEOs. The biotech ... READ MORE >