Zydus MD Sharvil Patel talks to Scrip about a pipeline-in-a-drug approach for novel molecules like ZYIL-1, the intent behind deals with Daewoong and LiqMeds and expected timelines for trial readouts of its PBC/NASH candidate saroglitazar

Tricky drug development challenges have held back the NLRP3 inhibitor field for decades but Ventus and its many rivals believe the class can deliver on its huge potential, from Parkinson’s disease to NASH and arthritis.

NodThera is a pioneer in the field of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors, and after overcoming drug development setbacks, believes it can compete in a field alongside rivals such as Roche, Novartis and Novo Nordisk.

AstraZeneca and Moderna also shone as the pharma, biotech and allied industries came together in London on 30 November to celebrate a year of exceptional achievement at the 18th Annual Scrip Awards, hosted by the actor, comedian and presenter Stephen Mangan.