Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

March 27, 2015November 5, 2015

Vertex Shares Slide After Combined Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Disappoints in Preliminary Data

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. fell sharply in the wake of disappointing results of the company’s drug combination of experimental drug VX-661 with FDA-approved Kalydeco. The company stated that its investigational cystic fibrosis drug combination drug did ... Read more

March 26, 2015November 5, 2015

Researchers Grow Mini-Lungs In A Laboratory To Assess Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have managed to recreate a set of mini-lungs in a project that aims to discover new treatments to address those suffering from cystic fibrosis. Through the use ... Read more

March 24, 2015November 5, 2015

Pulmokine Receives $1 Million To Advance PAH Candidate Into Clinical Trial

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmokine recently announced that it has entered into an investment agreement with Broadview Ventures for $1 Million. Resulting proceeds will be utilized to develop PK10571, Pulmokine’s lead candidate, in Phase 1 clinical trials to address patients ... Read more

March 20, 2015March 20, 2015

Nashville Residents Join LUNG FORCE Walk Against Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer, News

Residents in Nashville are joining the LUNG FORCE WALK to do their part in the ongoing fight against lung cancer. More than 105,000 American women will receive a lung cancer diagnosis in ... Read more

March 19, 2015November 5, 2015

FDA Lists Kitabis Pak As TOBI Equivalent Therapeutic in Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis, News

The FDA has listed Kitabis™ Pak as an equivalent therapy to TOBI® (tobramycin inhalation solution, USP) in their “Orange Book” (an FDA-published guideline for equivalent therapies). Kitabis Pak is listed under the “AN” ... Read more

March 18, 2015November 5, 2015

HealthWell Foundation Offers Co-Payment Assistance To Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

The HealthWell Foundation® recently announced the launch of a new fund to help people suffering with pulmonary fibrosis. This is a non-profit and independent organization that provides financial support to under-insured Americans to help them afford life-changing ... Read more

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015

Biodesix and Inivata Partner Against Lung Cancer Through Development of TAm-Seq™ Technology Platform

Lung Cancer, News

Biodesix, Inc. and Inivata recently announced a partnership to advance and commercialize Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) tests (blood tests) that might have clinical applications for lung cancer. This agreement will help further develop the TAm-Seq™ technology ... Read more

March 16, 2015November 9, 2015

COPD Foundation Creates COPD Patient Registry

COPD, News

The COPD Foundation recently announced the COPD360 program, an innovative initiative to boost research and promote new approaches for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). AstraZeneca is sponsoring the program in their continued efforts to treat COPD, a type of inflammatory ... Read more

March 13, 2015March 13, 2015

Biocept Expands Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnostic Capabilities To Address EGFR Mutations

Lung Cancer, News

Biocept, Inc., a molecular oncology diagnostics company dedicated to biomarker analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) has recently announced the launch of the company’s EGFR ... Read more

March 12, 2015November 6, 2015

World Allergy Week 2015 Will Address Impact Of Airway Allergies

Asthma, News

The World Allergy Organization (WAO) will be hosting World Allergy Week between 13 and 19 April 2015 in collaboration with its 95 national Member Societies; the topic addressed will be “Airway Allergies – The Human ... Read more