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Cancer vaccines: providing the edge in oncology

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In this article, Ben Hargreaves looks into the promise of cancer vaccines and how this treatment modality may offer advantages over existing immunotherapies in the oncology sector. The oncology segment has been recognised as one of the most productive areas for pharmaceutical companies to focus their R&D investment.

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Digital innovation drives vaccine development

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It is becoming increasingly important for people all over the world to understand the importance of vaccines and to have access to the vaccines they need – especially with digital innovation driving new vaccine development. Pfizer’s Josh Raysman, Saad Saeed, and Shanaya Deboo discuss vaccine awareness, access, and innovation.

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Could virtual reality become an essential tool for healthcare education?

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Practical examples of this include healthcare professionals using VR to learn various medical procedures or for the technology to be used to teach broader society about public health issues, such as the importance of vaccination. When both ‘treatments’ were combined, the vaccination intention increased even further. The more you know.

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Boehringer Ingelheim to advance bacterial cancer therapeutics

European Pharmaceutical Review

Boehringer Ingelheim is acquiring Swiss biotech T3 Pharmaceuticals AG (T3 Pharma), for up to £406 million (450 million CHF), boosting its immuno-oncology portfolio. Overall, the process enables the design of immuno-oncology combination therapies in one single agent.

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GSK continues campaign for greater adult immunisation coverage

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The UK company reveals the results from a partner-led survey to discover the rates of vaccination for adults, why levels are lower than expected, and what can be done to improve this. The result of the improving knowledge of vaccines’ role in society initially led to a rise in interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

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NK cell immunotherapy: what’s next in clinical development?

European Pharmaceutical Review

He discusses why NK cell therapy’s ability to generate ‘synthetic immunity’ in the body means this modality holds potential as an anti-cancer treatment. We specialise in the development of new cutting-edge immunotherapies , based on the use of therapeutic antibodies capable of activating the immune system to fight cancer.

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How to address patient vaccine hesitancy and misconceptions

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Vaccines have been an essential part of protecting public health for decades. However, despite the overwhelming evidence for their effectiveness and safety, there has been an increasing trend of vaccine hesitancy in recent years. What is vaccine hesitancy? Are there any long-term risks with vaccines?