Claire Young, Author at Pharmora Global

Immunisation Masterclass (3) HPV Vaccination

By Pasha Yuen International HPV Awareness Day, observed annually on 4th March, serves as a crucial initiative to enhance public understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV). This global campaign aims to educate individuals about what HPV is, the risks associated with...

Understanding Gaucher Disease

By Bethany Bridge Gaucher disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the GBA1 gene and a subsequent deficiency in the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which is responsible for breaking down the fat glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide....

The MHRA’s Patient Involvement Strategy 2021-25

By Hannah Kerfoot Following the Cumberlege review, published in 2020, the MHRA launched their Patient Involvement Strategy 2021-25. Now, in its final year, Pharmora is taking a look at what has been accomplished and what is still to come. What is the Patient...

The EMA’s IRIS platform – what is it, and what does it mean for MAHs?

By Hannah Kerfoot What is IRIS? Like its Ancient Greek mythologic namesake, Iris the messenger of the Gods, the IRIS platform has been developed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to ensure open communication during submissions by Market Authorisation...

Recent trends in the pharmaceutical industry: Patient-focus

By: Hannah Kerfoot When attending conferences and conventions in the pharmaceutical industry in the past few years, you might have noticed, as we at Pharmora have, a shift in priorities. Patient-focus has been at the forefront in many industry discussions, and...