The Tiragolumab Saga & Tifacogin Flash-Backs

A recent Nature Review Drug Discovery article caught our attention, a review of TIGIT as an IO target and the failed Phase 3 study of tiragolumab which is the TIGIT inhibitor from Roche.[1]  The science writer interviewed a group of insiders that had a lead role in the development of Continue reading The Tiragolumab Saga & Tifacogin Flash-Backs

Obeldesivir Fails in Yet Another Study

There are studies that are bound to succeed, and those that are likely to fail.  A failed trial is nothing to be proud of – and in this case, it was a gamble against overwhelming odds.  We feel the Gilead marketing department was pushing their luck big time with this Continue reading Obeldesivir Fails in Yet Another Study

Progress Report: New Antibacterials In the Fight against MDR Bacteria

Since the beginning of this millennium we have seen antibiotic R&D dwindle year after year. There are many reasons for this; while economics are often cited for this decline, the FDA and the ‘Guideline Wars’, i.e., those never ending discussions about regulatory requirements, have contributed to this trend in a Continue reading Progress Report: New Antibacterials In the Fight against MDR Bacteria