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On Nov 27, 2020
@Biotechnology shared
Thankful for Biopharma Breakthroughs https://t.co/Cw7csJiHVx https://t.co/sJ5fUutEzz
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Thankful for Biopharma Breakthroughs

Thankful for Biopharma Breakthroughs

Despite the constant need for social distancing, mask-wearing, and the isolation and economic uncertainty that resulted from the outbreak, there is still much to be thankful for when ...

On Nov 25, 2020
@BioWorld shared
Biopharma nonprofit/grant deals triple that of 2019 https://t.co/3czqEP93nR
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Biopharma nonprofit/grant deals triple that of 2019

Biopharma nonprofit/grant deals triple that of 2019

The combined total of biopharma nonprofit collaborations and grants in 2020 has reached about $24 billion, more than three times the amount recorded for 2019.

On Dec 1, 2020
@BioWorld shared
As biopharma deals hit records in 2020, massive U.S. government funds flow into industry https://t.co/ja8K9uK3FQ
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As biopharma deals hit records in 2020, massive U.S. government funds flow into industry

As biopharma deals hit records in 2020, massive U.S. government funds flow into industry

If there are three takeaways from this year’s dealmaking efforts, they appear to be record-setting partnerships, lackluster M&As, and massive amounts of research funding via the U.S. ...

On Nov 25, 2020
@BioWorld shared
The ‘halo effect’ of a pandemic: big money, strong market, but more drugs? https://t.co/6QPEYHP9DK
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The ‘halo effect’ of a pandemic: big money, strong market, but more drugs?

The ‘halo effect’ of a pandemic: big money, strong market, but more drugs?

More than a third of the money raised through biopharma financings in 2020 was raised by companies developing either a therapeutic or a vaccine for COVID-19, yet completely wiping away ...

On Nov 30, 2020
@FierceBiotech shared
The company starts out with $42 million from 5AM Ventures, Atlas Venture and Gimv that will push the program, KN-002, into the clinic next year https://t.co/gHj403i0gU
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Kinaset Therapeutics debuts with $40M for pan-JAK asthma med

Kinaset Therapeutics debuts with $40M for pan-JAK asthma med

There is a host of treatments for people with asthma, from inhaled and oral corticosteroids to newer injected biologics. But these drugs don’t work for everyone, because different factors ...

On Nov 30, 2020
@BiotechWorld shared
Moderna sketches out 94.1% efficacy for COVID-19 vax based on more cases, with EUA plotted for today https://t.co/vRzK1lkHIR
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Moderna sketches out 94.1% efficacy for COVID-19 vax based on more cases, with EUA plotted for today

Moderna sketches out 94.1% efficacy for COVID-19 vax based on more cases, with EUA plotted for today

As Moderna continues to drip-feed the latest data from its late-stage COVID-19 vaccine effort, it has updated the shot’s efficacy figure.

On Nov 25, 2020
@BioWorld shared
Cuba puts high hopes on second domestic vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 https://t.co/UqofIBSFtW
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Cuba puts high hopes on second domestic vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Cuba puts high hopes on second domestic vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

CAJICA, Colombia – Cuba’s Finlay Institute of Vaccines is moving forward with Soberana 2, a domestically developed conjugate vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. This is the second vaccine under ...

On Nov 25, 2020
@IAmBiotech shared
#GoodDayBIO: @DrMichelleBIO joined Fox News to discuss #COVID19 vaccine safety. Explaining how @Calyxt_Inc is developing breakthroughs that could help feed the world. Giving thanks for caregivers and the powerful role they play for patients. https://t.co/L5WzogA83j
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But will they be safe?

But will they be safe?

Before we start cooking, we're getting Dr. Michelle’s perspective on whether COVID-19 vaccines will be safe, and giving thanks for CRISPR and caregivers. (737 words, 3 minutes, 40 seconds)  ...