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Novartis acquires Mariana Oncology, strengthening RLT pipeline

Novartis has entered into an agreement to acquire Mariana Oncology, a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Watertown, Massachusetts focused on developing novel radioligand therapies (RLTs) to treat cancers with high unmet patient need. 👉 Transaction reinforces company’s strategic focus on developing next-generation treatment options for patients living with cancer.…

Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of the ECHO Phase III trial

Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of the ECHO Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s Calquence (acalabrutinib) in combination with standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy, bendamustine and rituximab, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) versus standard of care in previously untreated adult patients with mantle cell lymphoma…

Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim partner to improve diversity in clinical trials

Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing recruitment and making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive and equitable. This collaboration will offer people an opportunity to learn about and potentially participate in an important Phase III clinical trial within the familiar and accessible environment of Walgreens…

AbbVie breaks ground on a new central research building

AbbVie breaks ground on a new central research building, “LUnA” (LUdwighafens neue Arbeitswelt) and is investing approximately €150 million in its second largest R&D location worldwide.  A state-of-the-art research and laboratory building is being built on the main campus and will be home to more than 300 researchers and scientists. The facility will be built with…