Top news of the week: 19.05.2020.

Biotechnology, Vaccination, Antibody, Drug, Microbiology, Effectiveness

Healthcare

On May 18, 2020
@BiotechSweden shared
Lava Therapeutics and Janssen Biotech to Collaborate on Cancer Treatment Research https://t.co/ReymjZ4awG https://t.co/I3fczCITwH
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Lava Therapeutics and Janssen Biotech to Collaborate on Cancer Treatment Research

Lava Therapeutics and Janssen Biotech to Collaborate on Cancer Treatment Research

The goal is to discover and develop novel bispecific antibodies to gamma-delta T cells for the treatment of cancer.

On May 13, 2020
@BiotechSweden shared
RT @SWLifeSciences: Acceleration of COVID-19 Vaccine Programs Could Benefit U.S. Biotech: https://t.co/MCAwq40Te9 The development timeline for Inovio Pharmaceuticals' coronavirus vaccine candidate is discussed in an H.C. Wainwright & Co. report. $INO https://t.co/1sHVB42s8A
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Acceleration of COVID-19 Vaccine Programs Could Benefit U.S. Biotech Research Report

Acceleration of COVID-19 Vaccine Programs Could Benefit U.S. Biotech Research Report

The development timeline for Inovio Pharmaceuticals' coronavirus vaccine candidate is discussed in an H.C. Wainwright & Co. report.

On May 15, 2020
@ksbosley shared
RT @jmaxlevin: It was a great honor to initiate and participate in the search that ultimately led us to @DrMichelleBIO. Her experience, coupled with her focus on patients and driving innovation, is exactly what we need to lead @IAMBiotech now and into the future. https://t.co/LCM320othJ
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BIO Appoints a Physician-Scientist as New President and CEO

BIO Appoints a Physician-Scientist as New President and CEO

Immunologist Michelle McMurry-Heath is Selected  for Her Global Leadership and Commitment to Innovation and Patients Former FDA Official Will Succeed Industry Leader Jim Greenwood  on June ...

On May 16, 2020
@DHSCgovuk shared
RT @beisgovuk: Discovering a vaccine is the only way to defeat #coronavirus once and for all. The new chair of our Vaccine Taskforce, Kate Bingham, will play a critical role in coordinating work already underway to rapidly develop and mass produce vaccines: https://t.co/nZRzdvSc6z https://t.co/RIUMCteY22
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Kate Bingham appointed chair of UK Vaccine Taskforce

Kate Bingham appointed chair of UK Vaccine Taskforce

Kate Bingham has been appointed chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce

On May 18, 2020
@TuftsCSDD shared
RT @kenkaitin: Interesting application of AI to guide off-label prescribing of prescriptions medicines. https://t.co/An8IL6FlI6 via @financialtimes @TuftsCSDD
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Drugmakers get hooked on data

Drugmakers get hooked on data

Pharma groups hope troves of patient records hold key to faster cures and bigger profits

On May 15, 2020
@BiotechSweden shared
RT @meagfw: The 3 Best Biotech Stocks to Own in 2020: $MRNA, $TGTX, $CRSP | InvestorPlace https://t.co/ylFfksZLPG
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The 3 Best Biotech Stocks to Own in 2020

The 3 Best Biotech Stocks to Own in 2020

By 2024, the biotech sector could rocket to $775 billion with plenty of long-term growth catalysts. And that's great news for biotech stocks.

On May 18, 2020
@Biotechnology shared
Sorrento IDs Antibody Against COVID-19 That Appears 100% Effective https://t.co/pGnesFzo3p https://t.co/sMztlGqyNy
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Sorrento IDs Antibody Against COVID-19 That Appears 100% Effective

Sorrento IDs Antibody Against COVID-19 That Appears 100% Effective

The company announced that one of its antibodies, STI-1499, has shown 100% inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 in laboratory tests.

On May 18, 2020
@megtirrell shared
RT @CNBC: Moderna reported encouraging results from its early-stage coronavirus vaccine trial. @megtirrell breaks down the details, and explains what this means for the vaccine development timeline. https://t.co/oo52yVT4Kr https://t.co/0h44Jf2gBt
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Moderna reports positive data on early-stage coronavirus vaccine trial, shares surge

Moderna reports positive data on early-stage coronavirus vaccine trial, shares surge

Moderna said its early-stage human trial for a coronavirus vaccine produced Covid-19 antibodies in all participants, sending its shares surging.