Trials In Focus: How COVID-19 Studies Set New Standards For Collaboration, Diversity
Executive Summary
JAMA reports on the COVID-19 Prevention Network’s efforts. Also, Inhibikase said the US FDA lifted a hold on its drug for Parkinson’s disease, while Astellas Pharma said the agency lifted a clinical hold on its gene therapy for Pompe disease. And Trefoil, Theriva Biologics and Nektar initiated new trials.
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