There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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Biogen/Eisai to Begin Aduhelm Confirmatory Study Next Year
Biogen and Eisai plan to launch a US FDA-mandated post-marketing confirmatory trial for their Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm (aducanumab) next May, with its completion expected in around four years, the companies said on December 16. In their statement, the companies said…
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