This week on "The Top Line," we explore biopharma layoffs in the first quarter of 2024. 

Using data from Fierce Biotech's layoff tracker, Gabrielle Masson and Max Bayer analyze the trends of layoffs in the first quarter of 2024, comparing them to previous years. With a notable number of layoff rounds marking the start of the year, they examine the factors behind this ongoing challenge while also highlighting positive industry developments.

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
No reprieve for biopharma layoffs in Q1: Fierce Biotech analysis
Fierce Biotech Layoff Tracker 2024

This week on "The Top Line," we explore biopharma layoffs in the first quarter of 2024. 
Using data from Fierce Biotech's layoff tracker, Gabrielle Masson and Max Bayer analyze the trends of layoffs in the first quarter of 2024, comparing them to previous years. With a notable number of layoff rounds marking the start of the year, they examine the factors behind this ongoing challenge while also highlighting positive industry developments.
To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/biopharma-layoffs-dont-see-reprieve-q1-2024-fierce-biotech-analysis">No reprieve for biopharma layoffs in Q1: Fierce Biotech analysis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/fierce-biotech-layoff-tracker-2024">Fierce Biotech Layoff Tracker 2024</a></li>
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Biopharma and medtech explained. Every week, journalists from Fierce Biotech, Fierce Medtech, and Fierce Pharma recount the latest industry trends and why they matter. We'll analyze the week's biggest business news, from mergers and marketing to drug R&D and device development. Available every Friday morning. 

Biopharma and medtech explained. Every week, journalists from Fierce Biotech, Fierce Medtech, and Fierce Pharma recount the latest industry trends and why they matter. We'll analyze the week's biggest business news, from mergers and marketing to drug R&amp;D and device development. Available every Friday morning.&nbsp;

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Biopharma and medtech explained. Every week, journalists from Fierce Biotech, Fierce Medtech and Fierce Pharma recount the latest industry trends and why they matter. We’ll analyze the week’s biggest business news—from mergers and marketing to drug R&D and device development. Available every Friday morning.

 

Biopharma and medtech explained. Every week, journalists from Fierce Biotech, Fierce Medtech and Fierce Pharma recount the latest industry trends and why they matter. We&rsquo;ll analyze the week&rsquo;s biggest business news&mdash;from mergers and marketing to drug R&amp;D and device development. Available every Friday morning.
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Deep dive: Biopharma layoffs in Q1

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears, the choice between Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump will shape the future of drug pricing policy.  

While both candidates have pledged to reduce drug costs, their approaches are likely to differ significantly.  

In this week's episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma's Zoey Becker chats with John Barkett, managing director of BRG’s healthcare transactions and strategy practice and former senior policy advisor for healthcare delivery system reform on the White House Domestic Policy Council, about what we can expect from each candidate's potential presidency and how the Inflation Reduction Act could play a pivotal role.  

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
With election nearing, BMO analysts don't expect major pharma shake-ups from either candidate
Biden touts drug pricing achievements as he steps down from reelection campaign
2024 forecast: Biden admin efforts show there's no pricing relief on the horizon for pharma

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears, the choice between Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump will shape the future of drug pricing policy.  
While both candidates have pledged to reduce drug costs, their approaches are likely to differ significantly.  
In this week's episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma's Zoey Becker chats with John Barkett, managing director of BRG’s healthcare transactions and strategy practice and former senior policy advisor for healthcare delivery system reform on the White House Domestic Policy Council, about what we can expect from each candidate's potential presidency and how the Inflation Reduction Act could play a pivotal role.  
To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/us-voting-day-weeks-away-big-waves-pharma-front-are-unlikely-either-presidential-candidate">With election nearing, BMO analysts don't expect major pharma shake-ups from either candidate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/president-biden-steps-down-reelection-campaign-his-historic-drug-pricing-moves-remain">Biden touts drug pricing achievements as he steps down from reelection campaign</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/2024-forecast-recent-biden-administration-moves-show-theres-no-pricing-relief-industry">2024 forecast: Biden admin efforts show there's no pricing relief on the horizon for pharma</a></li>
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Drug pricing and the 2024 presidential election

Discover how Turbine Simulated Cell Technologies is transforming drug development by addressing biases in training data. Guests Bence Szalai, MD, PhD, and Istvan Taisz, MD, PhD, share insights on the challenges of biased AI models in biology and introduce their groundbreaking framework, EFFECT (Evaluation Framework for Predicting Efficacy of Cancer Treatment).

Learn how Turbine's innovative bias detector ensures meaningful predictions, enhancing the accuracy of drug response models. Explore their tailored in silico biomarker discovery process, including a collaboration with Cancer Research Horizons to identify the right patient populations for new cancer drugs.

By integrating recent patient samples, Turbine achieves remarkable predictive capabilities, significantly improving model accuracy. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the future of biotechnology and precision medicine. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how Turbine is shaping the landscape of drug development.

Listen now and be part of the conversation that’s paving the way for more effective cancer treatments.

Discover how Turbine Simulated Cell Technologies is transforming drug development by addressing biases in training data. Guests Bence Szalai, MD, PhD, and Istvan Taisz, MD, PhD, share insights on the challenges of biased AI models in biology and introduce their groundbreaking framework, EFFECT (Evaluation Framework for Predicting Efficacy of Cancer Treatment).
Learn how Turbine's innovative bias detector ensures meaningful predictions, enhancing the accuracy of drug response models. Explore their tailored in silico biomarker discovery process, including a collaboration with Cancer Research Horizons to identify the right patient populations for new cancer drugs.
By integrating recent patient samples, Turbine achieves remarkable predictive capabilities, significantly improving model accuracy. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the future of biotechnology and precision medicine. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how Turbine is shaping the landscape of drug development.
Listen now and be part of the conversation that’s paving the way for more effective cancer treatments.

Explore how Turbine AI is revolutionizing drug development by tackling biases in data for more effective cancer treatments.

Discover Turbine’s way to build avatars true to patient biology [Sponsored]

EY recently published their 18th annual Pulse of the MedTech Industry report, highlighting how—despite steadily rising profits year-over-year—devicemakers large and small are still being squeezed by the cost of doing business and waning investor enthusiasm.  

During AdvaMed’s MedTech Conference this month in Toronto, John Babbitt, partner on the life sciences team at EY, chatted with Fierce Medtech’s Conor Hale about the team's findings and shared what he heard from other executive attendees on the pace of M&A, venture capital funding and recent IPOs.  

Babbitt also discussed how the industry is expanding over-the-counter, to stock shelves with consumer-focused products—as well as how a record number of AI approvals from the FDA may be counted on to help address the ever-growing demand for healthcare, amid provider burnout and staff shortages. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
Ceribell CEO Jane Chao explains why now was the time for its upsized IPO
Stryker strikes again, acquiring brain surgery device maker Nico
How will regulators adapt to adaptive AI?
Medtech VC investment held steady in Q2 with $3.3B of deal value: PitchBook
EY's Pulse of the MedTech Industry report 2024

EY recently published their 18th annual Pulse of the MedTech Industry report, highlighting how—despite steadily rising profits year-over-year—devicemakers large and small are still being squeezed by the cost of doing business and waning investor enthusiasm.  
During AdvaMed’s MedTech Conference this month in Toronto, John Babbitt, partner on the life sciences team at EY, chatted with Fierce Medtech’s Conor Hale about the team's findings and shared what he heard from other executive attendees on the pace of M&amp;A, venture capital funding and recent IPOs.  
Babbitt also discussed how the industry is expanding over-the-counter, to stock shelves with consumer-focused products—as well as how a record number of AI approvals from the FDA may be counted on to help address the ever-growing demand for healthcare, amid provider burnout and staff shortages. 
To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/ceribell-ceo-jane-chao-explains-why-now-was-time-its-upsized-ipo">Ceribell CEO Jane Chao explains why now was the time for its upsized IPO</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/stryker-strikes-again-acquiring-brain-surgery-devicemaker-nico">Stryker strikes again, acquiring brain surgery device maker Nico</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/how-will-regulators-adapt-adaptive-ai">How will regulators adapt to adaptive AI?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/medtech-vc-investment-held-steady-q2-33b-deal-value-pitchbook">Medtech VC investment held steady in Q2 with $3.3B of deal value: PitchBook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ey.com/en_us/life-sciences/pulse-of-medtech-industry-outlook">EY's Pulse of the MedTech Industry report 2024</a></li>
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