Andrew McConaghie
Senior Writer
Andrew writes on a range of topics across biopharma sector R&D and commercial issues, from new biotech start-ups to COVID-19 vaccines and new cancer, cell and gene therapies.
Latest From Andrew McConaghie
Novo Nordisk Broke UK Rules By ‘Disparaging’ Rival Eli Lilly
The Danish company has once again broken UK industry rules, this time by looking to get the upper hand on its GLP-1 receptor agonist market rival Eli Lilly.
Allogene May Have Cracked The Off-The-Shelf CAR-T Problem
Allogeneic candidate’s durability is holding up thanks to a novel conditioning regimen, but Phase II data will be crucial test.
Antibody-Drug Conjugates Take Their Place On The ASCO 2023 Stage
Investment from big and small players against existing and novel targets is making antibody-drug conjugates one of the fastest-growing fields in oncology, as attested by their presence at the upcoming ASCO meeting.
Pfizer Will Struggle To Catch Novo Nordisk With Oral Obesity Treatments
Novo Nordisk reasserted its dominance in the GLP-1 agonist field this week, while Pfizer must hope that one of its two shots on goal is a success.
Novo Nordisk’s Obesity Drug Activities Break UK Rules Again
The company has been found in breach of the UK code once again for its work with pharmacists, although this time Novo Nordisk has escaped the heaviest censure.
Arrowhead’s RNAi Gaining Momentum In Heart And Lung Targets
Arrowhead has spent years in the shadows of rivals Alnylam and Ionis, but could make its mark with new ways to target cardiovascular and lung disease using RNA interference.