Pharma and BioTech Daily

The Latest in Pharma and Biotech: CDC Shake-Ups, Vaccine Controversies, and New Approvals


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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.The CDC has reinstated around 460 employees who were previously fired, with the rehired staff working on viral disease prevention efforts and sexual health testing labs. This comes amid protests and shake-ups at the agency, including the overhaul of the vaccine advisory committee. Experts are concerned about newly appointed members, some of whom are known anti-vaxxers, potentially relitigating recommendations. Sen. Bill Cassidy is being urged to step up in response to these concerns.In other news, NuVation has received FDA approval for its oral lung cancer drug, Biontech has acquired CureVac in a $1.25 billion all-stock deal, and RFK Jr. has named new CDC vaccine advisors following a "clean sweep." Additionally, InVitro Cell Research is focused on discovering interventions to slow aging and prevent age-related diseases and is hiring scientists. The newsletter also includes information on layoffs at Genentech and Vertex.RFK Jr. has named eight new members to the CDC vaccine committee, replacing the 17 members he removed earlier in the week. The new choices seem to align with Kennedy's anti-vaccine views, causing concern among analysts. The HHS secretary's decision to appoint these scientists has raised questions about the committee's future direction.
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