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Jeff Galvin Wins Life Sciences Voice Top Industry Leaders Award
Contributing Author: Kathy Fowler American Gene Technologies® CEO and founder Jeff Galvin was awarded the Life Sciences Voice 2023 Top Industry Leaders Award. The annual award recognizes the most dynamic leaders in the life sciences industry, who are making the biggest impact in delivering transformation that is moving the industry forward. Life Sciences Voice lauds these winners as the industry’s… [Read More]
ShareTreck Host Interviews Jeff Galvin on The Future of Medicine
Contributing Author: Kathy Fowler Raj Natarajan, host of ShareTreck, goes behind the scenes with Jeff Galvin, Founder and CEO of American Gene™ in this compelling interview learn how gene therapy works, and what it means for people with deadly diseases, as well as how it will impact the current pharmaceutical landscape. The company is currently in the midst of a… [Read More]
The FDA’s Evolving Approach to Drug Approval
Contributing Author John Vandermosten, Senior Biotechnology Analyst One hundred and fifty years ago, the world of medicine was radically different from today. The pharmaceutical market was dominated by powders, potions, elixirs and cordials that made extraordinary claims but rarely if ever had any scientific backing for their advertised potential. Most of the products were harmless, but some contained alcohol, cocaine or… [Read More]
What Is CAR T-Cell Therapy? How It Works In 2-Minutes
Contributing Author : Gina Big Picture Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. In the U.S., only heart disease ranks above it. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the U.S. in 2021, there will be nearly 2 million new cancer cases and more than 600,000 cancer deaths from all types of cancer combined. However, our individual immune systems… [Read More]
What Is Stem Cell Therapy? How It Works In 2-Minutes
Contributing Author : Gina Big Picture Genomic medicine is bringing hope where none previously existed. This approach to cure and treat human diseases uses human biology rather than chemical compounds made in the lab to unlock techniques and therapies with the power to cure formerly incurable diseases. The use of gene therapy, CAR T cell therapy, stem cell, and… [Read More]
What Is Gene Editing? How It Works In 2-Minutes
Contributing Author : Gina Big Picture Gene therapy, stem cell therapy, CAR T, cell therapy, and gene editing are all forms of genomic medicine1 – an approach to cure and treat human diseases that uses human biology rather than chemical compounds made in the lab. All of these tools are unlocking techniques and therapies with the power to cure… [Read More]
5 Biotech Companies in Maryland That May Make History in 2021
Contributing Author: Gina Hagler These five biotechnology companies in Maryland may make history in 2021 because they have multiple therapeutic programs in trials for a variety of genetic diseases. REGENXBIO is a publicly-traded company that develops products for one-and-done, single-dose solutions addressing genetic defects. Their products use adeno associated virus (AAV) viral vectors that make up their proprietary NAV Technology… [Read More]
The Race for a COVID Vaccine Foreshadows a Medical Revolution
Contributing Author Luke Williams, Sales and Marketing Conventional vaccine development can take many years, yet vaccines targeting the novel coronavirus were approved and began distribution in under 12 months. Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca have led the race, announcing promising interim results in their vaccine trials, with Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines showing upwards of 90% effectiveness. The news is filled with… [Read More]
Top 5 Harvard Business Review Must Reads That Will Shape the Future of Biotechnology
The Harvard Business Review (HBR) has provided thought-provoking content since 1922. Whether business leaders are interested in optimizing their organizational structure or instituting programs to retain key employees, the HBR provides insights from experts in their fields. In order to achieve success in the emerging biotech industry, biotech leaders must be able to communicate their vision for this entirely new… [Read More]
Top 5 TED Talks on Gene Technology that Every Biotech Leader Must Watch
TED Talks began in 1984 as a conference originating in Silicon Valley where powerful voices in Technology, Entertainment, and Design came together to spread potent ideas with broad relevance. Today there are thousands of talks of 18 minutes or less, in more than 100 languages, covering topics ranging from science to global issues. Despite this diversity, all TED talks share… [Read More]
Business Innovation: 5 Disruptive Technology Leaders Tell You How To Develop Creativity and Innovation In The Workplace
American Gene Technologies® (AGT™) recently hosted a panel of thought leaders from five different industries at the Hot Technologies & Innovations event and asked each panelist, “How do you spark creativity in your company and keep it evolving?” Their answers revealed why each innovator heads a successful, forward-facing enterprise, one that attracts the best talent, while providing fertile ground for… [Read More]
The Next Generation of Gene Therapy Companies
The future of medicine is bright. This year brought several first in class technologies over the finish line. The underpinning of these radical medical developments is the understanding of how human genes can be modified to cure diseases and save lives. The technology which captured the most attention this year is CAR-T therapy. A CAR-T therapy consists of the infusion… [Read More]
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