SCOPE 2024: Wendy Morahan of IQVIA Discusses the Use of AI in Clinical Trials
February 13th 2024In an interview with ACT editor Andy Studna at SCOPE, Morahan, senior director, clinical data analytics, IQVIA Technologies discusses how AI can advance trial execution and what stakeholders should be keeping top of mind when choosing technology vendors.
Eohilia Approved by FDA to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients 11 Years of Age and Older
February 12th 2024Two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials showed that 53.1% of patients administered Eohilia achieved histologic remission compared with 1% of patients administered placebo.
New Collaboration Seeks to Accelerate Development of Antibody-Drug Conjugates
February 9th 2024Samsung Biologics will provide antibody development and drug substance manufacturing services for LegoChem Biosciences' antibody-drug conjugate program with hopes of submitting an Investigational New Drug application to the FDA in 2025.
FDA Places Hold on Clinical Trials of Magrolimab for Blood Cancers
February 8th 2024Gilead announced it will discontinue the clinical development of magrolimab for hematologic cancers after the drug in combination with azacitidine plus Venclexta showed an increased risk of death related to infections and respiratory failure in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
From Words to Action: Advancing Efforts to Reduce the Racial Gap in Clinical Research
February 7th 2024Despite repeated calls from the FDA, patient advocates, and scholars for the need to address demographic disparities in clinical research, White participants still remain overrepresented while racial minority participants remain underrepresented in clinical trials.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Next-Generation ADC Based on Phase I/II Trial Data
February 6th 2024The ongoing Phase I/II NCT05438329 trial is evaluating BNT325/DB-1305 in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer previously administered one to three systemic treatment regimens.