Søren Hough

2 weeks ago | bioxconomy.com | Søren Hough |Josh Abbott

At an FDA round table, cell, gene, and genome editing therapy stakeholders brainstormed ways to get treatments to patients faster. But will Washington listen? Advanced therapies appear to be turning a corner after facing a rocky investment landscape in 2024. In the past few weeks, researchers used CRISPR base editing to successfully treat a baby named KJ who was born with a fatal metabolic disorder.

2 months ago | bioprocessintl.com | Søren Hough

Søren Hough, Editor, Drug Modalities at Tides GlobalBoehringer invests $30 million in ADCsstock.adobe.comIn Basel, Switzerland, Boehringer Ingelheim has invested CHF 27 million ($31.5 million) in antibody drug conjugate (ADC) development by opening a new research facility dedicated to the modality. The facility will operate under Boehringer’s subsidiary company, NBE Therapeutics, which it acquired for over $1 billion in 2020.

2 months ago | bioprocessintl.com | Søren Hough

Peter Marks, an oncologist physician who holds medical and research doctorates, was one of the leading Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) figures at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). His work spanned cell and gene therapy and pandemic response efforts – particularly including vaccine development. Now, he’s resigned, and his public statement points the finger directly at Department Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.

2 months ago | bioxconomy.com | Søren Hough

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are two of the most critical players in US public health. They have key roles within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in protecting the population from outbreaks and harmful medicines. They collectively employ nearly 30,000 scientists and other public health and policy experts.  President Trump made an earthquake statement when he appointed Robert F.

Feb 24, 2025 | bioprocessintl.com | Søren Hough

The effects of a Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.-led Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are already being felt in Franklin County, Washington. County officials Stephen Bauman, Rocky Mullen, and Clint Didier – all Republicans – heard testimony from a group of anti-vaccination campaigners who, it appears, have won a victory in the region. “What’s been done to the citizens of our country, it’s unacceptable,” Mullen said as the hearing ended.