Advancing Viral Vector Manufacturing: The NSW VVMF Initiative
Introduction As the world delves deeper into the complexities of biotechnology, the need for innovative facilities that can accelerate this progression is paramount. In the heart of this evolution, the NSW Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility stands as a testament to what collaboration and state-of-the-art infrastructure can achieve. Biointelect, as a trusted partner in biotechnological advancements, […]
Innovating the RNA Landscape: A Case Study Of The NSW RNA Pilot Manufacturing Facility
In an era of rapid advancements in medical technology, the journey to propel RNA therapeutics to the forefront of healthcare solutions is a testament to collaborative innovation.
The NSW Government and the NSW RNA Bioscience Alliance have committed AU$ 96 million to build the RNA pilot facility and an additional AU$ 119 million for operating costs until 2035.
The new facility will conduct small-scale production of messenger RNA (mRNA), synthetic RNA (sRNA) and lipid nanoparticles (LNP) encapsulation at a scale which will enable clinical trials of new therapeutics.
Viruses, cancers, genetic diseases and many other health-related issues are potentially treatable with RNA technologies.
The Value of Vaccines: A Tale of Two Parts
Since the mid-20th century, vaccination has globally been an integral component of strategies to prevent and eradicate infectious diseases. Australia, like many countries, uses health technology assessment (HTA) processes to evaluate the clinical, cost-effectiveness and budget impact of medicines, including vaccines, to determine whether they get funded. Critically, HTA typically only measures patient health and […]
Strengthening Australia’s Approach to Horizon Scanning for New Therapies
Horizon scanning is a process or system which seeks to systematically identify and assess the potential impact of new and emerging health technologies on patients and other healthcare system stakeholders. This facilitates proactive planning for the arrival of new health technologies. BMS convened the Shaping Healthcare Together Roundtable, under the Broadening the Evidence project, online […]
Submission to the PBAC on the Base Case Discount Rate
Discount rates reflect how society values future outcomes compared to present outcomes. When applied to medicines, inappropriately high discount rates disadvantage treatments which have longer term health benefits, such as preventative or curative treatments, disproportionately discriminating against patients who could benefit from treatments where the benefits are realised over a longer period of time. As […]
Accelerating Access to Innovative Medicines
In 2022, Janssen commissioned Biointelect to explore current approaches to reimbursement for new and promising medicines in Australia and internationally. The resulting report, Accelerating Access to Innovative Medicines analyses Australia’s current reimbursement pathways and compares them with international policies designed to accelerate access to medicines. Research highlights that Australians are waiting longer for funded access […]
Regenerative Medicines Consortium Programme
Regenerative medicine (RM) promises to deliver ground-breaking therapies to Australian patients, with innovative approaches targeting a wide range of conditions including rare genetic diseases, cancers, chronic diseases, and organ damage. The global pipeline of clinical trials and investment in RM is booming, with 1,220 ongoing trials and US$19.9B raised in 2020, more than any previous […]
Cancer Survivorship in Australia
Over the past few decades, many cancers once thought to be fatal have become curable or amenable to long term control. BMS Australia commissioned Biointelect to conduct research into the Australian cancer survivorship landscape to see available programs and services for ‘cancer survivors’, their challenges, the gaps in services and how to address them. Biointelect […]
Immunisation Coalition – Enhancing adult vaccination coverage rates in Australia
This white paper examines the challenges and barriers to achieving higher rates of vaccination among Australian adults eligible for the National Immunisation Program (NIP), identifies priority areas for action and suggests evidence-based strategies to improve vaccine coverage rates.
Broadening the Evidence Report
Australia’s national health technology assessment (HTA) processes include the assessment of all prescription medicines where a listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) is sought. Listing on the PBS ensures subsidised, affordable and equitable access to medicines for Australian patients. It is especially important for high cost new medicines that may deliver significant improvements in […]
