Molnupiravir: Merck’s Covid-19 antiviral less effective in new analysis
Updated data on molnupiravir shows the drug reduces hospitalisation or death by 30%, down from the initially reported 50% efficacy.
EMA recommends Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for children
The EC will review the CHMP's guidance and decide whether to update the vaccine's conditional...
Biomanufacturers are facing persistent malware attacks, says cybersecurity group
The cyberattack, named Tardigrade, has been identified at two different biomanufacturing facilities.
Digitising the pharma supply chain
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for security and traceability at every step of the drug supply chain.
Vaccibody rebrands to Nykode and bags $925m deal with Regeneron
Norwegian vaccine and immunotherapy-focused biopharma Vaccibody has rebranded to Nykode after signing a nearly $1bn deal.
Latest Deals
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Link HealthLicensing Agreement $67.83M
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AztiqMergers & Acquisitions $475M
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Twist BioscienceMergers & Acquisitions $190M
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GSKLicensing Agreement $1BN
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Link HealthLicensing Agreement $67.83M
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AztiqMergers & Acquisitions $475M
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Twist BioscienceMergers & Acquisitions $190M
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GSKLicensing Agreement $1BN
Weekly chart
Top countries for AI jobs growth in pharmaceutical in the three months to September
Source: GlobalData
| Country | July-Sept YoY AI jobs growth (%) |
|---|---|
| United States | 4.2 |
| China | 2.1 |
| Poland | 1.9 |
| France | 1.3 |
| India | 0.6 |
| Germany | 0.4 |
Latest News
Link Health to obtain global rights for Bone Therapeutics’ cell therapy
The new agreement is in addition to the deal entered last year to develop and market ALLOB.
Enzychem and Cadila collaborate to produce Covid-19 vaccine in Korea
The partnership between Enzychem and Cadila is expected to manufacture 80 million or more doses of the vaccine next year.Â
India seeks additional data from Serum Institute for Covovax approval
SII had sought authorisation in India for the Covid-19 vaccine for restricted use in emergencies.
Aztiq-Innobic consortium to buy Alvogen subsidiary for $475m
Aztiq founder Róbert Wessman will remain in position as Lotus and Adalvo's board chairman.
Latest Themes
BYJU’s, India’s most valuable unicorn, is giving the UK an education in AI technology
Byju’s expansion comes to the UK with an innovation hub exploring AI technology in education.
Filings buzz in pharmaceuticals: 25% increase in robotics mentions since Q2 2020
The frequency of sentences related to robotics between July 2020 and June 2021 was 50% higher than in 2016.
Digital media hiring levels in the pharmaceutical industry dropped in October 2021
40% of the companies included in our analysis recruited for at least one digital media position.
Paxlovid: what we know about Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill
Pfizer is seeking emergency use authorisation from the FDA for its novel Covid-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid.
Cold Wars in the AI Summer: Automation is heating up cyber defence
AI can help forces in the defence of their systems – and offense upon others. But how far ahead are Russia and China?
Robotics-related deals in the pharmaceutical industry increased in H1 2021
Robotics-related deals made up 0.6% of all deals announced in the pharma sector in H1 2021.
Handling consent across different data channels in healthcare
Dealing with consent throughout multiple data channels within healthcare is a complex issue that can even delay treatment for patients. Organisations seeking consent also need to be fully aware of restrictions and regulations in data management. Syrenis CEO Glenn Jackson explains more about the issue of consent in healthcare and how Cassie, the company’s consent and preference management platform, can help.
Amazon Care lands largest customer yet in hotel chain Hilton
Amazon Care, the ecommerce giant’s healthcare business, has signed a deal with Hilton to provide its staff with on-demand virtual medical services.
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