Maryland Governor Signs Law Expanding State’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board Powers
In a pretty big deal, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore went ahead and signed this bill that lets a state board keep working on making prescription drugs cheaper for everyone in the state, not just...
FDA Considers PDUFA Changes and Compounded Weight Loss Drugs
It's a beautiful morning at the Pharmalot campus, where the sun is shining, and a gentle breeze is blowing. The short person is still catching some Z's, and the official mascots are on guard...
Investigating Presidential Health Reports: No Evidence of Mishandled Prostate Cancer Testing
News of former President Biden’s aggressive and incurable prostate cancer has really thrown the public for a loop. Like, seriously, no one saw this coming. Apparently, not even Biden himself. Poor guy.Who, What, Where,...
HHMI Postdoc Fellowship Paused: What You Need to Know
Molecular biologist Chiara Masnovo spent weeks filling out an application for a research fellowship earlier this year. She was 38 weeks pregnant and starting a new job at the time, which made the process...
Regain Your NIH Research Funding: Strategies for Scientists
So, like, listen up, peeps! Today's scoop is all about the wild world of biotech. If you wanna be in the know about all the science and politics that drive this crazy industry, then...
Latest Updates on Career Movements: Up and Down the Ladder
eGenesis recently brought on board a fresh face, Jay Barth, as their new chief medical officer. Barth previously held the same position at Ascidian Therapeutics, showcasing his expertise in the field. This news is...
Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know
Former President Joe Biden has been hit with some tough news as his office announced on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The diagnosis came after doctors checked him out last...
Kevin Hall, Top NIH Nutrition Scientist, Unlikely to Return to Agency
Kevin Hall, a top nutrition scientist who recently left the National Institutes of Health, revealed that he probably won't be making a comeback to the agency, even after NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya personally reached...
First Blood Test FDA Approved for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light on Friday for the first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, providing a faster way for patients to identify the neurological condition and start treatment....
Gene Therapy Meeting: Addressing the Elephant in the Room
New Orleans was abuzz last year as hundreds of people gathered to listen to Peter Marks, the head of biologics at the Food and Drug Administration, speak at the American Society of Gene and...
Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Receives Limited Approval
Federal health officials, led by RFK Jr., have decided to subject Covid shots to greater scrutiny. The Food and Drug Administration has finally given Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine the green light, but with some restrictions...
Trump Administration Ends Hundreds of Federal Grants at Harvard
In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has decided to cut off hundreds of research grants at Harvard University and its medical school, putting numerous research projects and the careers of young...