CyanVac subsidiary Blue Lake Biotechnology said that dosing has begun in a Phase 1 clinical trial of the company's BLB-201 intranasal vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus. The open label trial is expected to enroll 15 healthy adults aged 18 to 59 and 15 adults aged 60 to 75 who will each receive a single intranasal dose of BLB-201. The company had announced … [Read more...] about Phase 1 trial of Blue Lake’s BLB-201 intranasal vaccine for RSV gets underway
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Proveris Scientific announces the hire of Alyssa Rubino as Technical Data Scientist
OINDP characterization specialist Proveris Scientific announced that former Proveris Associate Product Manager Alyssa Rubino has rejoined the company as a Technical Data Scientist at Proveris Laboratories. Rubino, who was most recently Medical and Dental Product Manager at Tekscan, had originally joined Proveris as a Product Applications Engineer in 2014. … [Read more...] about Proveris Scientific announces the hire of Alyssa Rubino as Technical Data Scientist
SoftOx gets funding from European Defense Fund to develop inhalation solution as a military countermeasure
SoftOx Solutions has announced that the European Defense Fund has awarded a 3-year grant of approximately NOK 97 million (~€9.6 million) to the company's subsidiary SoftOx Defense Solutions (SDS) for development of an inhalation solution as a part of a project developing countermeasures against harm from chemical, biologic, radioactive, and nuclear (CBRN) substances. … [Read more...] about SoftOx gets funding from European Defense Fund to develop inhalation solution as a military countermeasure
PTAB rules in Liquidia’s favor, finds another Tyvaso patent’s claims are not patentable
According to Liquidia, the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has found that none of the claims included in US Patent No. 10,716,793, covering Tyvaso inhaled treprostinil, are valid. The company said that the PTAB ruling would have to be upheld on appeal before it can affect a court ruling holding up final approval of Liquidia's NDA for … [Read more...] about PTAB rules in Liquidia’s favor, finds another Tyvaso patent’s claims are not patentable
Impel initiates Phase 2a study of INP105 intranasal olanzapine in autistic adolescents
Impel Pharmaceuticals said that it has initiated a Phase 2a study of its INP105 intranasal olanzapine in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, with results expected early next year. In January 2019, Impel (then Impel Neuropharma) announced positive Phase 1 results for INP105, which it was developing at the time for the treatment of acute agitation in bipolar I … [Read more...] about Impel initiates Phase 2a study of INP105 intranasal olanzapine in autistic adolescents
Study finds fluticasone furoate DPI ineffective for the treatment of COVID-19
According to researchers from the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) and Vanderbilt University, the ACTIV-6 study of repurposed medicines for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 has found that inhaled dry powder fluticasone furoate provided no benefit compared to inhaled placebo. Results have been published on medRxiv in an article titled "Inhaled … [Read more...] about Study finds fluticasone furoate DPI ineffective for the treatment of COVID-19
Odyssey Health says PRV-002 nasal spray safe and well tolerated in Phase 1 SAD trial
Odyssey Health said that a Phase 1 single ascending dose trial of PRV-002 nasal spray, which it describes as "a fully synthetic non-naturally occurring neurosteroid being developed for the treatment of mTBI (concussion)," has been completed. According to Odyssey, the trial found a linear dose response, and all dose levels were safe and well tolerated. In addition to … [Read more...] about Odyssey Health says PRV-002 nasal spray safe and well tolerated in Phase 1 SAD trial
Recipharm to develop two inhalation formulations for Transpire Bio
Florida-based startup Transpire Bio announced that it has signed an agreement with Recipharm for development of two inhaled candidates, TRB-1 and TRB-2, for the treatment of asthma and COPD. The company says that the two generic MDIs are "intended for advanced markets." Transpire CEO Xian-Ming Zeng said, "Our mission is to improve access to important, life-saving … [Read more...] about Recipharm to develop two inhalation formulations for Transpire Bio
VisionHealth says Boehringer Ingelheim to cooperate on distribution of the Kata inhaler training app in Germany
German digital health company VisionHealth has announced that it will "cooperate on distribution of inhalation platform Kata" with Boehringer Ingelheim in Germany. The Kata app uses artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology in conjunction with the patient's smartphone camera to provide interactive inhaler use coaching. The company says that the app can … [Read more...] about VisionHealth says Boehringer Ingelheim to cooperate on distribution of the Kata inhaler training app in Germany
TFF Pharmaceuticals expands with new R&D facility
TFF Pharmaceuticals announced that it has leased a new 3,500+ square foot R&D facility in Austin, Texas, USA, that will house additional lab space, as well as equipment for the production of preclinical supplies, significantly expanding the company's capabilities. TFF also said that it will continue its relationship with the University of Texas at Austin, where … [Read more...] about TFF Pharmaceuticals expands with new R&D facility