Results for 'innovation'
Forbes Books Press Release Official
New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Emmanuelle Jacqueta, Ghania Kerouani-Lafayeb, Francoise Grudeb, Sergio Goncalvesb, Annie Lorenced, Florence Turcryb, Liora Brunelb, Laetitia Belgodereb, Adrien Monardc, Gaëlle Guyaderb, Lotfi Boudalib, Nicolas Albin
Comparative study on anticancer drug access times between FDA, EMA and the French temporary authorisation for use program over 13 years
Innovation, Expanded access, Early drug access, Cancer, FDA, EMA
Cancer incidence is increasing globally, and while medical innovation significantly impacts patient survival, the drug development process is lengthy, often exceeding 10 years for marketing authorization (MA). France has implemented the ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) program to facil…
Apr 7th • 12 mins read
Envision Pharma Group
Patient involvement: A must-have in medicine development, but is it being overlooked in a cost-constrained environment?
patient engagement in pharma, patient-centric drug development, life sciences industry innovation, patient insights in medicine, regulatory compliance in patient engagement, patient involvement in clinical trials, benefits of patient advocacy, patient-cen
The life sciences industry is in a constant state of advancement, bringing more and more groundbreaking medicines, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions to market. Amidst these rapid changes, patients remain at the heart of these scientific developments. In recent decades, the l…
May 9th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban
Businessman and entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently discussed leadership with Leadership Lab columnist Michael Pietrack. The three lessons that came out of that conversation start with one word: caring.
Dec 17th • 6 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs
For biopharma executives who are between roles, navigating the transitionary time can be challenging. However, they can remain visible and valuable so they’re ready to seize their next big opportunity.
Oct 22nd • 5 mins read
Tom Caravela
MSL Evolution: New Trends and Titles That May Emerge
digital marketing strategies, SEO best practices, content marketing tips, social media optimization, keyword research tools
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly had a profound impact on Field Medical Affairs. Has the Medical Science Liaison role changed forever? What new titles, trends and opportunities might emerge as a result of the new age for Field Medical and the evolution of the Medical Science Liaison? Is virtual en…
Apr 5th • 1 min read
iNIZIO
Transforming oncology: Five frontiers driving progress in cancer care
From biomarker-driven breakthroughs to AI-powered early detection and a renewed commitment to equity and patient centricity, the past 12 months have seen major strides across cancer research, treatment, and communication. At Inizio, we’ve had a front-row seat to this transformation, supporting…
May 16th • 5 mins read
iNIZIO
Expert perspectives live from ASCO® 2025
At the 2025 ASCO® Annual Meeting, three of our experts sat down with OncoDaily to share their unique perspectives in oncology – from amplifying the patient voice to unlocking real-world impact through data and AI. Watch the videos below. Matthew Hoelzle | Medical strategy, AI and real-wor…
Jul 2nd • 1 min read
Aaron S. Long, BS; Audrey D. Zhang, MD; Caitlin E. Meyer, MLIS; Alexander C. Egilman, BS; Joseph S. Ross, MD, MHS; Joshua D. Wallach, PhD, MS
Evaluation of Trials Comparing Single-Enantiomer Drugs to Their Racemic Precursors: A Systematic Review
single-enantiomer racemic drug pairs, single-enantiomer, FDA, RCTs, generic drugs
Chiral Switching: A strategy where drug manufacturers develop a single-enantiomer formulation from a racemic one to extend market exclusivity, often without proving enhanced efficacy or safety. Objective: To evaluate randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing FDA-approved single-enantiomer drugs…
May 6th • 18 mins read
Kushal T. Kadakia, MSc, Malke Asaad, MD, Erica Adlakha, MS, Michael J. Overman, MD, Cristina M. Checka, MD, and Anaeze C. Offodile II, MD, MPH
Virtual Clinical Trials in Oncology-Overview, Challenges, Policy Considerations, and Future Directions
Virtual, Clinical trials, policy, analytics, telemedicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted clinical research, particularly in oncology, by accelerating the adoption of virtual clinical trials. These trials can address challenges such as high costs and participant burdens associated with traditional trials. Virtual Clinical Trials: Utiliz…
Apr 8th • 4 mins read
Ioannis Tsagakis and Maria Papatriantafyllou
Safeguarding cancer research funding by European charities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
cancer charities, cancer research, COVID‐19, funding, pandemic, policy, AECC, AIRC
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on cancer research and cancer care. European cancer charities are required to reassess their strategies. There is a need to safeguard income and provide support to cancer researchers. It is crucial to sustain cancer research funding during thes…
Nov 22nd • 3 mins read
Jaques van Heerden, MD, Mohamed Zaghloul, MD, Anouk Neven, MSc, Teresa de Rojas, MD, PhD, Jennifer Geel, MD, Catherine Patte, MD, Joyce Balagadde-Kambugu, MD, Peter Hesseling, MD, Francine Tchintseme, MD, Eric Bouffet, MD, and Laila Hessissen, MD
Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials and Collaborative Research in Africa: Current Landscape and Future Perspectives
pediatric oncology, clinical trials, research, Africa, collaborative research
Current childhood cancer survival rates in African countries range from 8.1% to 30.3%. The review focuses on pediatric oncology trials in Africa, highlighting challenges and suggesting research collaboration opportunities. Data were collected from the SIOP global mapping survey, ClinicalT…
Aug 7th • 10 mins read
Jakub P. Hlávka, PhD, Pei-Jung Lin, PhD, Peter J. Neumann, ScD
Outcome measures for oncology alternative payment models: practical considerations and recommendations
This paper focuses on synthesizing existing research on quality measures in oncology, particularly outcome-based quality measures which are underutilized. A set of "core outcome measures" is proposed for future oncology alternative payment models (APM). The study design includes a literature rev…
Dec 1st • 10 mins read
John Hair, Thomas Maryon, and Cristian Lieneck
Identification of Barriers Preventing Biosimiliar Oncology Medication Adoption
oncology, cancer, biosimilar, barriers, access, obstacles
Biosimilars are biologic medical products that are almost identical to original biologics but are produced by different companies. They are safe, effective, and can reduce costs for insurers and patients. Despite the benefits, barriers exist for oncologists and cancer centers in prescribing biosi…
Oct 27th • 30 mins read
Envision Pharma Group
Medical affairs: The power behind redefining commercialization
Medical affairs commercialization, integrating science in pharma, redefining medical affairs roles, strategic medical affairs leadership, early engagement with payers, pharmaceutical commercialization strategies, upskilling in medical affairs, medical aff
In March 2024, Envision Pharma Group held a Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Americas roundtable with leaders discussing the role of science in commercialization strategies and the importance of integrating robust scientific understanding into the commercial journey. Envision revisite…
Aug 2nd • 3 mins read
Gregory S. Calip, PharmD, MPH, PhD, Ivy P. Altomare, MD, Jenny S. Guadamuz, MSPH, PhD
Evaluating External Validity of Oncology Biosimilar Safety Studies
biologics, external validity, FDA, biosimilars, trastuzumab
Biologics are the fastest growing medication class in the US, significantly contributing to healthcare costs. The Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 created an abbreviated approval pathway to make biological products more accessible. A phase 3 randomized trial of SB3, a trast…
Apr 6th • 2 mins read
Jing Luo, Shunlong Ou, Hua Wei, Xiaoli Qin, Rui Peng, Song Wang and Qian Jiang
Value assessment of NMPA-approved new cancer drugs for solid cancer in China, 2016-2020
cancer drugs, clinical benefit, cost, ASCO-VF, ESMO-MCBS
This study is the first in China to comprehensively evaluate the value of new cancer drugs using ASCO-VF and ESMO-MCBS frameworks and investigate the correlation between drug prices and clinical benefits. Approximately half of the new cancer drugs approved by NMPA between 2016 and 2020 achie…
Feb 24th • 8 mins read
Qiyou Wu, Zhiwei Lian, Xin Wang, Hanchao Cheng, Jing Sun, Hui Yu, Gong Zhang, Fan Wu, Jian Liu and Chuanben Chen
Factors associated with the uptake of biosimilars for breast cancer treatment from the perspectives of physicians and patients-Evidence from China
biosimilar, breast cancer, uptake, physician, patient
In 2021, the trastuzumab biosimilar entered clinical use in the research setting with less than 20% uptake in China, significantly lower than in the EU. Older patients are more likely to adopt biosimilars due to price sensitivity and financial concerns. Only 11.3% of patients switched from …
Jan 12th • 13 mins read
John Devin Peipert, PhD, Karen Kaiser, PhD, Sheetal Kircher, MD, George J. Greene, PhD, Sara Shaunfield, PhD, Katherina Hauner, PhD, David Cella, PhD, and Daniel K. Mroczek, PhD
Medical Oncologists’ Knowledge and Perspectives on the Use of Biosimilars in the United States
oncologist, biosimilars, ASCO, FDA, RSP
Most oncologists (88%) treated patients with biosimilars, and 63% reported that biosimilars were required at their institutions. Approximately half (52%) correctly identified that biosimilars are not the same as generic medicines. Common barriers to biosimilar use included concerns abou…
Jan 9th • 9 mins read
Diana Brixner, PhD, RPh Diana.Brixner@utah.edu, Joseph Biskupiak, PhD, MBA, Gary Oderda, PharmD, MPH, Douglas Burgoyne, PharmD, FAMCP, Daniel C Malone, RPh, PhD, FAMCP, Bhakti Arondekar, PhD, MBA, and Alexander Niyazov, PharmD, RPh, MPH
Payer perceptions of the use of real-world evidence in oncology-based decision making
real world evidence, RWE, RCT, randomized controlled trials, payer, perceptions, FDA
US payers find real-world evidence (RWE) useful for improving costs and outcomes in oncology, and for making formulary decisions. Payers prioritize comparative effectiveness evidence but also value other RWE types such as total cost of care, burden of illness, treatment patterns, and economic…
Aug 1st • 12 mins read