Tag: clinical trials
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Drug Price Disruptor Biotech Raises $500M in New Funds
A start-up biotechnology company that aims to bring drugs to market at lower cost is raising $500 million in its second venture funding round.
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CureVac, Bayer Partner on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply
Vaccine developer CureVac and global drug maker Bayer are partnering on further development, authorization, and supply of CureVac’s Covid-19 vaccine.
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Stem Cells Help Severe Covid-19 Cases Recover
Results of a clinical trial show stem cells from umbilical cord linings help patients with severe respiratory disease recover and survive from Covid-19 infections.
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FDA Issues Precision Genomic Drug Guidance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft administrative and procedural guidelines for genetic disorders treated with precise gene therapies.
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Trial OKed for Rare Disease Gene Therapy
A start-up biotech company says it received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to begin a clinical trial of its gene therapy for Krabbe disease.
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Large Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Underway in U.S.
A biotechnology vaccine developer began enrolling participants in a large-scale clinical trial testing a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 infections.
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VR Assessed for Job Re-Entry After Brain Injury
The Kessler Foundation is studying virtual reality as a tool to help people with traumatic brain injuries prepare to re-enter the work force.
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Device-Aided Covid-19 Vaccine Invokes Immune Response
Results from an early clinical trial show a Covid-19 vaccine using an electronic device to boost uptake in cells is safe and generates an immune-system response.
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Neuro Device Shown to Relieve Adolescent Migraine Pain
Findings from a clinical trial show a wearable device sending electronic signals into the nervous system relieves migraine pain in children age 12 to 17.
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Univ. Lab, Biotech Partner on Covid-19 Vaccine Implant
A biotechnology company and university infectious disease lab are developing a Covid-19 vaccine given as a solid dose implant under the skin.