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GSK and Cambridge University Join Forces with £50 Million Investment to Tackle Kidney and Respiratory Diseases Using AI

(IN BRIEF) GSK and the University of Cambridge have announced a £50 million, five-year collaboration called the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC) to accelerate research and development in kidney and respiratory diseases. The initiative combines GSK’s expertise in immunology and … Read the full press release

GSK Reports Promising Phase III Findings for Depemokimab in Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive results from its Phase III ANCHOR trials for depemokimab, a biologic treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The trials demonstrated a significant reduction in nasal polyp size and nasal obstruction after … Read the full press release

GSK’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Candidate Moves to Phase III After Positive Phase II Results

(IN BRIEF) GSK has reported positive results from its phase II trial for an mRNA seasonal influenza vaccine candidate, showing strong immune responses against influenza A and B strains in both younger and older adults. The trial met success criteria … Read the full press release

GSK’s Depemokimab Cuts Severe Asthma Attacks by Over 50% in Phase III Trials

(IN BRIEF) GSK’s depemokimab, a new ultra-long-acting biologic, showed a 54% reduction in severe asthma exacerbations in the SWIFT-1 and SWIFT-2 phase III trials. Administered every six months, it also demonstrated a 72% reduction in hospitalizations and emergency visits, offering … Read the full press release

GSK to Showcase Transformative Respiratory Research at ERS Congress 2024

(IN BRIEF) GSK will present significant research at the 2024 European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress, including data from phase III trials of its new biologic, depemokimab, for severe asthma. The presentations highlight GSK’s commitment to advancing respiratory medicine, with a … Read the full press release

Patients as Partners® Europe Announces the Launch of 8th Annual Meeting with 2024 Keynotes and Topics

(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum announced the launch of the 8th annual Patients as Partners® Europe meeting, scheduled for May 14-15, 2024, at Plaisterers’ Hall in London, England. This event brings together pharma R&D and patient advocacy to discuss patient … Read the full press release

GSK Reports Positive Results from DREAMM-8 Phase III Trial of Blenrep in Multiple Myeloma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK has announced encouraging findings from the interim analysis of the DREAMM-8 phase III trial evaluating Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) in combination with pomalidomide plus dexamethasone (PomDex) compared to the standard of care, bortezomib plus PomDex, for relapsed or … Read the full press release

GSK’s Gepotidacin Shows Promise as Gonorrhoea Treatment: Positive Results from EAGLE-1 Trial

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive headline results from the pivotal EAGLE-1 phase III trial for gepotidacin, an oral antibiotic aimed at treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea in adolescents and adults. The trial demonstrated gepotidacin’s non-inferiority compared to the current … Read the full press release

GSK Expands Respiratory Biologics Portfolio with Aiolos Bio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has finalized the acquisition of Aiolos Bio, bolstering its respiratory biologics portfolio with AIO-001, a promising long-acting anti-TSLP monoclonal antibody for treating asthma. AIO-001, set to enter phase II clinical trials, targets severe asthma patients with … Read the full press release

GSK’s Bepirovirsen Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for bepirovirsen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) targeting chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The Fast Track designation aims to expedite the development … Read the full press release

GSK’s Omjjara Receives EU Approval for Myelofibrosis Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received marketing authorization from the European Commission for Omjjara (momelotinib), an oral inhibitor targeting JAK1/JAK2 and activin A receptor type 1 (ACVR1). Omjjara is the first approved treatment in the EU for disease-related splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) … Read the full press release

GSK Seeks Regulatory Approval to Extend RSV Vaccination to At-Risk Adults Aged 50-59

(IN BRIEF) GSK has submitted a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to expand the use of its adjuvanted recombinant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to adults aged 50-59 who are at increased risk for RSV disease. The … Read the full press release

GSK’s Dostarlimab Shows Positive Results in Endometrial Cancer Trial

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive results from Part 2 of the RUBY/ENGOT-EN6/GOG3031/NSGO phase III trial, evaluating the use of Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with standard chemotherapy and as maintenance therapy for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial … Read the full press release

GSK’s Jemperli Gains EC Approval for Advanced Endometrial Cancer Therapy

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, GSK plc has received marketing authorization from the European Commission (EC) for Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy as a treatment option for adult patients suffering from mismatch repair deficient (dMMR)/microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) … Read the full press release

GSK’s Belantamab Mafodotin Shows Promise as Second-Line Treatment for Multiple Myeloma in Phase III Trial

(IN BRIEF) GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has reported positive results from the interim efficacy analysis of the DREAMM-7 phase III trial evaluating belantamab mafodotin as a second-line treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The trial successfully met its primary endpoint of … Read the full press release

GSK Initiates Phase III Trials for Low Carbon Inhaler to Drastically Cut Emissions

(IN BRIEF) GSK, a leading pharmaceutical company, has unveiled plans to conduct Phase III trials in 2024 for a low carbon version of its popular inhaler, Ventolin (salbutamol). The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the inhaler’s … Read the full press release

ViiV Healthcare Receives Chinese Approval for Long-Acting HIV Treatment Vocabria and Rekambys

(IN BRIEF) ViiV Healthcare has received approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for Vocabria (cabotegravir) in combination with Rekambys (rilpivirine), marking the first complete long-acting HIV-1 injectable treatment in China. This approval allows people living with HIV in … Read the full press release

GSK’s ViiV Healthcare to Share Latest Advances in HIV Treatment and Prevention at EACS 2023

(IN BRIEF) ViiV Healthcare, a global specialist HIV company, will present 23 abstracts at the 19th Annual European AIDS Conference (EACS 2023). These abstracts will cover various aspects of HIV treatment and prevention, including real-world data on long-acting and 2-drug … Read the full press release

GSK’s Jemperli Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Frontline Treatment of Advanced Endometrial Cancer with Chemotherapy

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the approval of Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with chemotherapy as a frontline treatment for adult … Read the full press release

Seasoned Marketer Suresh Balaji Joins Lloyds Banking Group as CMO

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Suresh Balaji as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective from October 16. In his new role, Balaji will oversee the Brand, Marketing, and Experience function for the group. He will be responsible for developing … Read the full press release