Neurology

The CAR-T previously was cleared for separate trials in systemic lupus erythematosus, myositis, and systemic sclerosis.

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The therapy is already being evaluated in patients with lupus nephritis and diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis.

AVB-101 was simultaneously granted fast track designation by the agency. The company plans initiate US activities in 2024.

The founding president and chief executive officer of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy discussed unmet needs that remain, chiefly concerning widening the criteria for therapies and trials.

Review top news and interview highlights from the week ending November 10, 2023.

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The chief scientific officer of CureDuchenne discussed research he is looking forward to seeing in 2024.

UoM was previously collaborating on the development of AVR-RD-05 with AVROBIO, but regained the license to the HSC gene therapy following the company’s cessation of development on all programs.

Review top news and interview highlights from the week ending Novmber 3, 2023.

Hearing function was found to be normal for 4 of the patients (50%) at their most recent follow-up.

The DSMB has cleared Atamyo to go forward with a planned dose of ATA-100 for the second cohort that is 3 times higher than the dose used for the first cohort.

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Despite the announcement, CEO Doug Ingram shared that the company is seeking a wider approval for delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl regardless of age or ambulatory status.

Review top news and interview highlights from the week ending October 27, 2023.

Catch up on the latest news, breakthroughs, and announcements from biotechnology companies making advancements in cell and gene therapies.

AviadoBio announced the initiation of the phase 1/2 ASPIRE-FTD clinical trial earlier in October.

Neurona Therapeutics also reported that this first patient cohort has completed enrollment in addition to the early efficacy data from the first 2 patients treated.

Review top news and interview highlights from the week ending October 20, 2023.

The company will meet with the FDA again to discuss the future of the investigational cell therapy.

Catch up on the latest news, breakthroughs, and announcements from biotechnology companies making advancements in cell and gene therapies.

Among 15 tested patients, who received at least 2 IT injections of the MSC therapy, improvements of between 5% and 18% in 25 feet walking were observed.

The FDA previously placed the trial on clinical hold for undisclosed reasons.

Review top news and interview highlights from the week ending October 13, 2023.

The chief research officer of the Muscular Dystrophy Association discussed research needs that remain in the field in light of recent progress and approvals.