The FDA’s letter to Novo is the latest example in a series of regulatory pushbacks that some analysts view as signs of tougher oversight from the agency.
In recent weeks, the FDA has surprised Acadia Pharmaceuticals with an unexpected notice of “deficiencies” in the company’s drug application and FibroGen with the unexpected scheduling of an advisory committee meeting. Reviews of drugs from AbbVie and Kadmon, meanwhile, have been extended past scheduled decision dates.
More broadly, the agency is in the midst of an “industry-wide” review of accelerated approvals for cancer immunotherapies, and appears to be enforcing a tough line on manufacturing with cell and gene therapy developers. READ MORE
by Ned Pagliarulo
Source: biopharmadive.com
Big Pharma has long seen the potential for AI and machine learning to accelerate drug development. But Novo Nordisk is going a step further by channeling $200 million toward the creation of a computer that will outrun anything in existence.
Current methods for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease rely on a complex combination of self- and caregiver-reported symptoms, a physical examination and either a PET scan or a spinal tap to look for evidence of amyloid plaque build-ups in the brain. But a new artificial intelligence-based method may make the diagnostic process a much more objective one.
There is lots of talk about diversity and inclusion in business, including in pharma and medtech. A new report by the Open Political Economy Network (OPEN), a think tank focusing on migration and diversity, released its “Minority Businesses Matter: Europe” report highlighting the successes and challenges of ethnic minority-owned businesses in Europe.
