Michelle Brugioni

The collaboration for development and commercialization combines Esperion’s knowledge in lipid management and Otsuka’s extensive cardiovascular drug advancement and marketing in Japan.
Data from the ongoing Phase II trial, as well as results from the Phase I trial of VR-2218, was released during a live webcast presentation on Wednesday.
“It is always great to work with the forward-thinking leaders in cell and gene therapy, like Achilles, who are focused on innovating across the board, not just clinically and scientifically but also technologically. We see huge potential for the future of this partnership,” said Farlan Veraitch, Co-Founder and CSO, Ori Biotech.
The protein, called a nicotinic receptor, has been a challenge to study since it sits in the cell’s membrane.
A new study shows a cancer therapy drug may reverse the effects of lupus nephritis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus), an autoimmune disease.
“It’s especially cruel when cancer affects such small children, so it is encouraging that this study offers some hope for very young patients and their families,” said Professor Paul Workman, Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
The study reveals that brain tumors in babies are molecularly unique and could be candidates for targeted treatments.
The two companies plan to focus their efforts on targeting several rare diseases.
Specifically, they will be looking at ways to improve processes by speeding up and reducing the cost of manufacturing.
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis released a new study about the effectiveness of immunotherapy based on the age of the cells used.
“We are delighted to have these premier life science investors supporting our Series B financing,” said David J. Earp, Circle’s President and CEO.
Mily will be leading the company strategy and all business development activities. This includes overseeing strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, etc.
The new research showed that by blocking enzymes in the PIP2 recycling series, the series that turns PIP2 into inositol triphosphate and diacylglycerol and back to PIP2, they can stop angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels).
Researchers found fear of testing new treatments and possible side effects were common denominators among patients.
The $500,000 gift was in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and a need for more support, testing capacity and advancements.