Recent data presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology annual meeting in Spain generated substantial interest among attending physicians regarding Merck and Moderna's joint candidate. The weekly biotechnology podcast "The Readout LOUD" examined these reactions along with newly released clinical findings from competitors Amgen and Roche. Co-hosts Allison, Elaine, and Adam Feuerstein were joined by journalist Andrew Joseph to analyze the conference developments. The episode concluded by sharing an announcement concerning the future of the podcast series itself.
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Healthcare providers gathered in Spain are evaluating promising new oncological trial dat…: Healthcare providers gathered in Spain are evaluating promising new oncological trial data from key industry developers.
STAT's podcast examined emerging oncology advancements alongside physician reactions from…: STAT's podcast examined emerging oncology advancements alongside physician reactions from the European Society for Medical Oncology meeting.
Listeners of the weekly biotechnology show were provided with an official announcement re…: Listeners of the weekly biotechnology show were provided with an official announcement regarding the future of the series.
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Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and the emerging psychedelics drug sector. She co-writes The Readout newsletter, and co-hosts STAT’s weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Elaine on Signal at elaineywchen.70.
Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast The Readout Loud and author of the newsletter Adam’s Biotech Scorecard. You can reach Adam on Signal at stataf.54.
Allison covers what hot startups are getting up to, and who’s financing them. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, “The Readout Loud.” You can reach Allison on Signal at AllisonDeAngelis.01.
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