311: Fauci's memoir, Alnylam's tenuous trial, and a mid-year review
Jun 20, 2024
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STAT reporter Jason Mast discusses Fauci's memoir 'On Call' and Alnylam's trial data. They analyze biotech market trends for the year. Fauci's interactions with Presidents, concerns about science politicization, and the unique journey to access his book are highlighted.
Alnylam's clinical trial assesses Vutri's impact on cardiovascular outcomes in a second chance for efficacy.
Fauci's memoir highlights his challenging relationship with Trump and the interplay of politics and science in healthcare.
Deep dives
Al Nylum's Crucial Vutri Study on ATTR-CM
An intense focus is on Al Nylum's significant cardiovascular outcome study, experimenting with Vutri, an RNA silencing drug aimed at treating ATTR-CM. This trial intends to assess Vutri's impact on patient mortality and cardiovascular outcomes, particularly after a previous failed drug attempt by the company. Highlighting a second chance for efficacy, the trial involves comparing Vutri to Pfizer's stabilizer pill, with a vital key being the combination treatment's effectiveness.
Biotech Outlook and M&A Trends in 2024
Reflecting on the first half of 2024, the biotech industry has faced mixed expectations with notable mergers and acquisitions trends. While the year has shown promising deal numbers, especially with private acquisitions on the rise, public market reactions and innovative scientific developments have drawn contrasting views. The trend of VC-backed companies targeted for acquisition by pharma emphasizes industry dynamics and potential influences on future biotech landscapes.
Insight into Anthony Fauci's Memoir On Call
Anthony Fauci's memoir, On Call, sheds light on his interactions with past presidents, notably detailing his challenging relationship with Donald Trump during public health crises. From HIV advocacy to COVID-19 response, Fauci's experiences showcase the interplay between politics and science in shaping healthcare decisions. He addresses early missteps during the pandemic, emphasizing the evolution of understanding on measures like mask-wearing. Fauci's candid reflections underscore the ongoing struggle against misinformation and the politicization of public health efforts.
STAT reporter Jason Mast joins us to discuss Anthony Fauci's memoir "On Call," which was published this week. Hosts Allison DeAngelis and Adam Feuerstein also dissect Alnylam's forthcoming clinical trial data and take stock of how the biotech markets are succeeding and potentially falling flat midway through the year.
For more on Fauci's memoir "On Call," go here; for Adam's primer on Alnylam's ATTR-CM trial, go here; read about BridgeBio's plans here; and for more on biotech startup financing, go here.
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