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Vaccine Development Realities (COVID-19 and Beyond)
Bioanalytical Platform Selection for Your Molecule
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Renowned for our expertise with LC-MS/MS and Ligand Binding platforms, Altasciences can help you expedite your research goals by efficiently determining which bioanalytical platform is most appropriate for your molecule― from discovery, to preclinical safety testing, to first-in-human trials, and beyond. |
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With Altasciences' in-house database of over 680 validated assays, as well as the ability to provide customized workflows and methods using advanced instrumentation and various bioanalytical platforms, we can help you make the right decision. |
Up Close and Personal with Francis Douville
Francis Douville joined the Altasciences team in 2018, as Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, for our preclinical services.
March 2020
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Re: IND-enabling bioanalytical support provided by Altasciences
We were very pleased with the way the team at Altasciences negotiated the challenges encountered during the bioanalytical development of our complex compound as part of our IND-enabling package. The scientific excellence applied, and the adaptability demonstrated, allowed for successful development of our bioanalytical methods.
Contract Pharma: Altasciences Completes Phase I Study on Monoclonal Antibody for ARDS in COVID-19
BioSpace: Altasciences Completes Phase I Study on Gimsilumab for ARDS in COVID-19
Altasciences Completes Phase I Study on Gimsilumab for ARDS in COVID-19
Laval, Quebec, March 27, 2020 – Altasciences has completed a Phase I study for the development of gimsilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), found to be up-regulated in SARS CoV-2 in patients with or at risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Roivant Sciences recently announced “they will prioritize trials of gimsilumab in patients with COVID-19 instead of a Phase 2 trial in a separate disease area which had been previously planned. Clinical trials of gimsilumab patients with COVID-19 will commence upon approval by relevant regulatory authorities.” Gimsilumab treatment has been associated with a favorable safety and tolerability profile to date.
Emerging clinical evidence in COVID-19 patients suggests that GM-CSF contributes to immunopathology caused by SARS CoV-2 in patients with or at risk of developing ARDS. ARDS is a serious complication of COVID-19 which necessitates hospitalization and mechanical ventilation or other life support measures.
“We are proud to have collaborated with Roivant Sciences on this important development, which may help ease the suffering of patients afflicted by COVID-19, as well as other ARDS patients in need of therapy” says Ingrid Holmes, Vice President, Global Clinical Operations at Altasciences.
Altasciences is a forward-thinking, mid-size contract research organization offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach to preclinical and clinical pharmacology studies, including formulation, manufacturing, and analytical services.
“The team at Altasciences is proud to contribute in developing potentially lifesaving therapies to combat COVID-19. We are experiencing unprecedented times and it is humbling to see the research community come together to make a difference,” says Chris Perkin, CEO at Altasciences.
For over 25 years, Altasciences has been partnering with sponsors to help support educated, faster, and more complete early drug development decisions. Altasciences’ integrated, full-service solutions include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept, bioanalysis, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, and data management, all customizable to specific sponsor requirements.
Read Roivant Sciences’ announcement here.
CONTACT:
Julie-Ann Cabana
Altasciences
514 601-9763
jcabana@altasciences.com
Bioanalytical Expertise in ASO Quantification
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The development of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) is showing promise in therapeutic applications for a number of diseases, both neurological and non-neurological. The accurate quantification of ASOs in complex biological tissues requires robust and sensitive bioanalytical assays that minimize interference, an area in which Altasciences has significant expertise. In this issue of The Altascientist we provide an overview of the evolving ASO therapeutic approach, and present two case studies demonstrating our capabilities in the field. |
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