Andrew McConaghie
Senior Writer
Andrew is a London-based journalist who has been writing about pharma, biotech and healthcare for over 20 years.
He writes on a range of topics, including biopharma R&D and commercial issues, digital healthcare and issues affecting patients and global healthcare systems, especially the UK’s NHS.
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Latest From Andrew McConaghie
BioNTech Looks To AI Partnership To Accelerate Drug Discovery
The German biotech has developed its COVID-19 vaccine in record-breaking time, but artificial intelligence could help accelerate drug discovery over the longer term.
Russia Prepares $10 COVID-19 Vaccine For International Launch
Russia is promising the best of both worlds – a low price with a near-perfect efficacy. While the basic science is plausible, its best-in-class claims are bound to generate skepticism.
A Stroke Of Luck Boosts Oxford/AZ’s “Vaccine For The World”
AstraZeneca's research head admits that the half dose approach was a lucky mistake – but one that could boost the vaccine's effectiveness and supplies. The US regulator may not be persuaded, however.
Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Shows 70% Efficacy As Company Prepares Approval Filings
Topline results with AZD1222 have shown a lower efficacy rate than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but a subgroup receiving a half-dose in their first injection showed a 90% efficacy result.
Oxford/AZ Vaccine Hits 70% Efficacy In Phase III Trials
Topline results have produced a lower efficacy rate than seen in the Pfizer and Moderna trials, but a subgroup receiving a half-dose in their first injection showed a 90% efficacy result.
Keytruda Combination Gives Celyad’s Off-The-Shelf CAR-T A Shot In The Arm
Celyad has been in the CAR-T field for many years, but hopes that a new focus on allogeneic platforms and new targets will put it ahead of competitors.