Asia Healthcare Analyst, Pathology Associates Limited

Dion Stéfan Büchner M.D., FCAP

Asia Healthcare Analyst

Pathology Associates Limited

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AML represents one of the largest hematologic cancer populations with one of the worst survival rates. Global prevalence is expected to increase at 2015-20 CAGR of ~12% to 434,214 in 2020.The current standard of care for newly diagnosed patients is a combination of daunorubicin and cytarabine, commonly known as 7+3. However, durable remissions occur only in a minority of adult patients. Hence r/r AML remains a disease of high unmet need, especially for “elderly” patients. Treatment landscape…

AML represents one of the largest hematologic cancer populations with one of the worst survival rates. Global prevalence is expected to increase at 2015-20 CAGR of ~12% to 434,214 in 2020.The current standard of care for newly diagnosed patients is a combination of daunorubicin and cytarabine, commonly known as 7+3. However, durable remissions occur only in a minority of adult patients. Hence r/r AML remains a disease of high unmet need, especially for “elderly” patients. Treatment landscape…

Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (R/R AML)

We reviewed data presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) conference in San Diego last week with a focus on the evolving treatment landscape for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), multiple myeloma (MM), myeloadysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Data on several novel programs were presented; we review select companies based on our standard abstract assessment methodology. We use our proprietary ranking methodology (PRM) to rank concerned abstracts on seven criteria…

We reviewed data presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) conference in San Diego last week with a focus on the evolving treatment landscape for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), multiple myeloma (MM), myeloadysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Data on several novel programs were presented; we review select companies based on our standard abstract assessment methodology. We use our proprietary ranking methodology (PRM) to rank concerned abstracts on seven criteria…

American Society of Hematology- (ASH) Annual Conference (2016) Review

With a focus on novel mechanisms of action (MoA), we highlight select non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and Multiple Myeloma (MM) related abstracts at the upcoming American Society of Hematology (<a href="http://www.hematology.org/Annual-Meeting/" target="_blank">ASH – 2016</a>) conference in San Diego this weekend.We use our proprietary ranking methodology (PRM) to rank concerned abstracts on seven criteria (mechanism of action, clinical phase, indication, route of administration, study design, safety profile and efficacy profile) and assign weight to each criterion...

With a focus on novel mechanisms of action (MoA), we highlight select non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and Multiple Myeloma (MM) related abstracts at the upcoming American Society of Hematology (ASH – 2016) conference in San Diego this weekend.We use our proprietary ranking methodology (PRM) to rank concerned abstracts on seven criteria (mechanism of action, clinical phase, indication, route of administration, study design, safety profile and efficacy profile) and assign weight to each criterion...

American Society of Hematology (ASH) -Annual Conference (2016) Preview

Pharma/ Biotechnology Investments Specialist, Vasuda Capital Management

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

Pharma/ Biotechnology Investments Specialist

Vasuda Capital Management

<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/016/178/original/download%20%281%29.jpg?1478808170" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="16178"></figure><div class="content-caption">(I thought it was a reality show till I was shown the Oval Office today!)</div>Now that the initial shock period is over, we return to finding out how President Trump could affect the U.S. (and with it the global) healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. Broadly, Trump's policy on healthcare has focused on two issues: allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly with the drug companies and repealing Obamacare.<div class="content-highlight">Drug Pricing and Trump:</div>Allowing Medicare and similar U.S. government programs to…

(I thought it was a reality show till I was shown the Oval Office today!)Now that the initial shock period is over, we return to finding out how President Trump could affect the U.S. (and with it the global) healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. Broadly, Trump's policy on healthcare has focused on two issues: allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly with the drug companies and repealing Obamacare.Drug Pricing and Trump:Allowing Medicare and similar U.S. government programs to…

President Trump and Healthcare (And Pharma) Sector: What's Next?

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/10370" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10370:1">Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc (ACAD US)</a>, our portfolio company announced the initiation of a phase 2 study of Nuplazid in Alzheimer's related agitation, an area of great unmet need. Alzheimer's related agitation could be even a larger potential market than Alzheimer-related psychosis (ADP). The drug is already in a phase 2 trial for ADP and results are expected later this year (which could provide an upward boost to the stock). We recommend accumulating the stock on current weakness. Our price…

 Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc (ACAD US), our portfolio company announced the initiation of a phase 2 study of Nuplazid in Alzheimer's related agitation, an area of great unmet need. Alzheimer's related agitation could be even a larger potential market than Alzheimer-related psychosis (ADP). The drug is already in a phase 2 trial for ADP and results are expected later this year (which could provide an upward boost to the stock). We recommend accumulating the stock on current weakness. Our price…

Some Actionable Ideas in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector: October 31 Sector Update

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TERUMO CORPORATION is a manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical tools and equipment.  The Company's products include health foods, transfusion and infusion equipment, disposable medical supply, clinical testing systems, artificial organs, and electronic thermometers.  Terumo markets the products through its subsidiaries and sales offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

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Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (R/R AML)

AML represents one of the largest hematologic cancer populations with one of the worst survival rates. Global prevalence is expected to increase at...

Dion Stéfan Büchner M.D., FCAP

American Society of Hematology- (ASH) Annual Conference (2016) Review

We reviewed data presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) conference in San Diego last week with a focus on the evolving treatment...

Dion Stéfan Büchner M.D., FCAP

American Society of Hematology (ASH) -Annual Conference (2016) Preview

With a focus on novel mechanisms of action (MoA), we highlight select non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and Multiple Myeloma (MM) related abstracts at...

Dion Stéfan Büchner M.D., FCAP

President Trump and Healthcare (And Pharma) Sector: What's Next?

Now that the initial shock period is over, we return to finding out how President Trump could affect the U.S. (and with it the global) healthcare...

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

Some Actionable Ideas in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector: October 31 Sector Update

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc (ACAD US), our portfolio company announced the initiation of a phase 2 study of Nuplazid in Alzheimer's related...

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

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