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RAHWAY, N.J.‐‐(3BL MEDIA)‐‐Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has earned a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the second time in the past three years. The company also made the list in 2021. “Our talented, diverse team is foundational to our ability to deliver on our purpose of saving and improving lives around the world,” said Steven C. Mizell, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Merck. “We are honored by this significant recognition, which is reflective of our vibrant and inclusive culture, where employees feel seen, heard, valued and set up for continued success.” This year’s Best Companies to Work For list is based on the feedback of more than half a million U.S. employees, who responded to a nation…

Aviceda is partnering with world-renowned scientist Professor Christopher Scott and his teams at the Patrick G. Johnson Centre for Cancer Research at Queen’s University Belfast to spearhead development of the next generation of glyco-immune therapeutics. Aviceda Executives will participate in a Cancer Showcase Event as part of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Conference at Queen’s to highlight Northern Ireland’s emerging global reputation in the translational oncology ecosystem. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aviceda Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing next-generation immuno-modulators to treat diseases such as cancer, today announced a strategic partnership with the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research at Queen’s University…

Today marks World Health Day, as well as the World Health Organization’s 75th birthday. This year’s theme is ‘Health For All’ – a theme envisioning that all people have good health for a fulfilling life in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. The right to health is a basic human right. Everyone must have access to the health services they need when and where they need them without financial hardship. Did you know: 30% of the global population is not able to access essential health services Almost two billion people face catastrophic or impoverishing health spending, with significant inequalities affecting those in the most vulnerable settings Between 2023-2030 there is a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers worldwide Find out more about World Health Day 2023, and th…

Company Recognized for Positive Vaccine Expertise Contributions MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced it has been awarded the Vaccine Industry Excellence Award for Best Contract Research Organization (CRO). Presented at the 2023 World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C., the award recognizes the vaccine industry’s most outstanding efforts, accomplishments and positive contributions of companies and individuals. Syneos Health has an extensive range of industry-leading expertise in bacteriology, virology, mycology, and associated diseases and syndromes. In the past five years, the Company’s Catalyst Vaccine Network sites have conducted more than 700 vaccine stud…

RAHWAY, N.J.-–(3BL MEDIA)-– Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 1 in the pharmaceutical industry and advancing 38 spots in the overall rankings from last year—from No. 67 overall in 2022 to No. 29 overall in 2023.    “At Merck, we are committed to operating responsibly and moving with urgency to deliver value for patients, society and all of our stakeholders,” said Carmen Villar, vice president of Social Business Innovation for Merck. “We are pleased to see the impact of our work being recognized, and we will continue to make strides toward building a healthier, safer and more sustainable world.” Earlier this year, Merck was also recognized as…

Partnership will distribute screening kits to communities at higher risk of colon cancer BURLINGTON, N.C., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, is partnering with the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) to address health equity gaps in colorectal cancer screening. To raise awareness and provide expanded access to colorectal cancer screening tests, the Conference of National Black Churches will distribute over 3,000 colorectal screening test kits across several urban and rural locations including Atlanta, Dallas, Memphis, Washington D.C., New Haven, Los Angeles and Richmond. Colorectal cancer, which is the third most deadly type of cancer in the U.S., has a disproportionate impact on the Black community, according to the American…

New, independent kidney health technology company will combine expertise from two industry leaders to drive care transformation DUBLIN and DENVER, April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) and DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) today announced the launch of Mozarc Medical—an independent new company committed to reshaping kidney health and driving patient-centered technology solutions. "Mozarc Medical's focus will be on meaningful and innovative kidney health technologies that improve the overall patient experience and increase access to care globally," said Ven Manda, CEO of Mozarc Medical. "At a time when patient preferences are evolving and in-home kidney care is on the rise, Mozarc Medical is uniquely positioned to better serve patients with kidney disease around the world." Central…

Support to include dedicated educational website, science advisory panel, patient video series and strategic alliance across sleep patient advocacy organizations Research shows that sleep disorders are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular comorbidities, including those with narcolepsy being two- to three-times more likely to have a stroke or heart attack than people without narcolepsy DUBLIN, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced an expansion of its support of the American Heart Association (Association) to provide the sleep disorder community an in-depth understanding of the cardiovascular risks associated with these debilitating disorders. Through this initiative, the Association aims to help people living with sleep disorde…

Basildon, UK,  27 March 2023 - Pharmanovia, a global pharmaceutical company that revitalises, extends and expands the lifecycle of established medicines, has today announced that it has expanded its exclusive licence and supply agreement with Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQST) for its patented diazepam buccal film formulation to cover rest of the world, excluding US, Canada and China. Aquestive Therapeutics has been granted tentative approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)1, for its diazepam buccal film for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older. In addition to…

Program Drives Digital and Omnichannel Engagement for Medical Science Liaison Teams & Medical Conferences MORRISVILLE, N.C., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health® (Nasdaq: SYNH), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced the launch of Medical Affairs Digital Amplifier, a program designed to drive smarter and more effective scientific exchange. This integrated program seeks to ensure customers, and the clinicians they serve, have access to the latest education to optimize patient outcomes. The development of this unique digital asset underscores Syneos Health’s continued focus on Medical Affairs, an increasingly critical component of successful clinical development. Fueled by the Company’s advanced digital engagement capabilities an…

WALTHAM, Mass. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), will accelerate advanced cell therapies for difficult to treat conditions, including cancer, rare diseases, and other illnesses, from a newly opened cGMP manufacturing facility adjacent to UCSF Medical Center’s Mission Bay campus. The partnership between Thermo Fisher and UCSF, first announced in 2021, has the potential to demonstrate that having scientists, clinicians, and patients closer to a manufacturing site may expedite the development of breakthrough treatments. UCSF’s initial focus at the facility will be on treatments for glioblastoma, multiple myeloma, and other cancers using updated approache…

GRANT FROM THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EVOTEC’S EFFORTS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP DRUG CANDIDATES FOR A UNIVERSAL, SHORTER, SAFER AND SIMPLER TUBERCULOSIS DRUG REGIMEN AS ONE OF ITS PROGRAMMES CONTRIBUTING TO THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3 “WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY”, 24 MARCH RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT DEVASTATING HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF THE TUBERCULOSIS EPIDEMIC Hamburg, Germany, 24 March 2023:Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809; NASDAQ: EVO) announced today that the Company has received a US$ 6.6 m grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for drug discovery in tuberculosis (“TB”). The grant is the second award from the foundation to Evotec supporting TB drug discovery, and allows the Company…

– Funding Will Reach Under-Resourced Communities Impacted by the HIV Epidemic as Part of Gilead’s Zeroing In™: Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant Program – FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced it is providing a total of $3 million in grant funding to eight organizations to provide services to communities disproportionately impacted by HIV in rural areas in the United States. My Brother’s Keeper, based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, will provide technical assistance and capacity building to the organizations funded through this initiative. These grants are part of Gilead’s ongoing Zeroing In™ program to help end the HIV epidemic by supporting organizations working to improve the overall health and wellness of communities most impacted by the H…

Roche and Lilly will collaborate on the development of Roche Diagnostics’ Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel The Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel has demonstrated clinical performance and is currently undergoing additional investigation to ensure clinical validation Once approved, could help healthcare professionals to streamline the journey to diagnosis for more patients Basel, 22 March, 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has entered into a collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to support the development of Roche’s Elecsys® Amyloid Plasma Panel (EAPP). The EAPP is an innovative blood test that aims to facilitate the earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Today, barriers to early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s exist across the globe with up to 75% of peo…

A series of new measures will be introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with support from partners to make it faster and easier to gain approval and to run clinical trials in the UK. These changes represent the biggest overhaul in UK clinical trials regulation in over 20 years and will help to make the UK one of the best countries in the world to conduct clinical research for patients and researchers. Under the new framework, clinical trials application processes in UK will be more proportionate, streamlined and flexible without compromising on safety, helping to cement the UK as an attractive destination for trials, including global “multi-site” trials. For example, the integration of the regulatory and ethics reviews of clinical trial applications, w…

Collaboration Leverages AI-ready Technology to Speed Asset Development and Optimize Performance MORRISVILLE, N.C., March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced a strategic multi-year agreement with Microsoft. Utilizing Microsoft Azure services, Syneos Health has developed an advanced analytics platform that enables agile deployment of machine learning (ML) supporting the analysis, design and execution of clinical trials and commercial programs worldwide. The multi-year agreement includes collaboration with Microsoft Research and leverages developments from OpenAI. Through this collaboration, Syneos Health will deliver technology and data solutions with Microsoft that accelerate clinical…

Sanofi cuts U.S. list price of Lantus®, its most-prescribed insulin, by 78% and caps out-of-pocket Lantus costs at $35 for all patients with commercial insurance Paris, March 16, 2023. Sanofi announces that it will cut the list price of Lantus (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, its most widely prescribed insulin in the U.S., by 78 percent. The company also will establish a $35 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Lantus for all patients with commercial insurance, underscoring its longstanding commitment to offer affordable access to medicines. These moves, which go into effect January 1, 2024, will come in addition to decisions taken in June 2022 to lower diabetes medicines costs: the launch of an unbranded Lantus biologic at -60% versus Lantus list price, and a cap on out-of-pocket cost…

- Commitments demonstrate leadership in advancing health equity and workforce representation to better serve patients and communities - $10 million in 2023 grant funding to 17 U.S. organizations focused on addressing social determinants of health - Expanding aspirational workforce representation goals for those in senior leadership roles PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced meaningful progress toward its global inclusion & diversity goals and health equity commitments, meeting and exceeding some goals ahead of schedule. In 2020, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization, each committed $150 million over five years, totaling $300 million to address health equity efforts by 2…

$250,000 top award goes to Neel Moudgal in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, D.C., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) announced that Neel Moudgal, 17, of Saline, Mich., won the top $250,000 award in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The competition, now in its 82nd year, celebrates and rewards young scientists focused on a wide range of scientific topics. This year, those topics include everything from cancer research to climate change to the space race and more. Forty finalists, including Neel, were honored during…

Pfizer to acquire Seagen for $229 per Seagen share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $43 billion Proposed combination enhances Pfizer’s position as a leading company in Oncology Seagen’s medicines, late-stage development programs and pioneering expertise in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) strongly complement Pfizer’s Oncology portfolio Seagen expected to contribute more than $10 billion in risk-adjusted revenues in 2030 Pfizer and Seagen to hold analyst and investor call at 8 a.m. EDT today NEW YORK & BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and com…