Rethinking Clinical Trial Data in the Era of Decentralization: Key Trends and Challenges (2025)

decentralized clinical trials; DCT; data quality; patient diversity; remote monitoring; AI in trials; data integration; risk-based oversight; clinical trial data; regulatory guidance

Novartis Bets on Covalent Chemistry in $1B Matchpoint Therapeutics Deal

Novartis; Matchpoint Therapeutics; covalent chemistry; exclusive option and license agreement; inflammatory diseases; oral inhibitors; Advanced Covalent Exploration platform; drug development; biotechnology partnerships

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Cuts 30% of Staff, Refocuses on Heart Gene Therapies

Rocket Pharmaceuticals; layoffs; restructuring; 30% workforce reduction; cardiovascular gene therapy; adeno-associated virus (AAV); Danon disease; PKP2-associated cardiomyopathy; BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy; operating cost reduction; Fanconi Anemia; Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency; KRESLADI

AstraZeneca’s Self-Administered Myasthenia Gravis Drug Gefurulimab Clears Phase 3 Trial

AstraZeneca; gefurulimab; myasthenia gravis; self-administered drug; Phase 3 trial; PREVAIL trial; C5 inhibitor; autoimmune disease; clinical trial; Alexion acquisition