Newsletter | May 23, 2025

05.23.25 -- Planning For Perseverance

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

Leading A tRNA Startup With Alltrna's Michelle Werner

On the Business of Biotech, Alltrna CEO Michelle Werner discusses how engineered tRNA therapies could treat thousands of rare genetic diseases. She shares how her child's diagnosis influenced her drug development approach, explores Alltrna’s use of AI and machine learning, and outlines plans for basket trials. Hosted by Ben Comer with guest co-host Anna Rose Welch. Brought to you by Avantor.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Planning For Perseverance

AC Immune SA cofounder and CEO Andrea Pfeifer offers lessons in strategy and resilience for building and maintaining a drug development company amid internal and external ups and downs.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Mental Health Apps: Regulation And Validation Are Needed

Explore a proposed digital ecosystem that would balance rigorous validation with the urgent need for accessible mental health solutions, transforming the landscape into a resource for global well-being.

Helping Biotechs Overcome 4 Key Challenges

Delays in site payments, participant reimbursements, and logistical inefficiencies can create roadblocks for patients and sites.

Tips And Tricks For Developing Rare Cancer Clinical Trials

Conducting clinical trials for rare cancers presents unique challenges, making a partnership with an experienced oncology CRO crucial for overcoming hurdles and ensuring trial success.

Combining Patient Centricity, Commercial Viability In Product Development

Medication acceptance and adherence are critical concerns in pediatric populations due to these patients’ rapid anatomical and physiological development.

The Power Of AI To Improve Clinical Trial Monitoring

By analyzing patient data sets, AI enhances predictive analytics, supports real-time patient alerts, and strengthens continuous monitoring — improving the effectiveness of clinical trial oversight.

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